Brake System Invented by Filipino "Break Leak Saving Valve"

A Former Jeepney Driver Invented a new Layer of Protection in the Hydraulic Brake System of Vehicle to Reduce the Number of Road Accidents.

The Inventor of Leak Saving Valve for Breaking System is invented by Mr. Melchor Henosa, a device that immediately stops any leak of brake fluid enabling the driver to regain control of the vehicle  and to avoid collision and other deadly accidents.

Melchor said, that at present the Drivers are only advised to properly maintain their vehicles and avoid being reckless on the road, but even if as a normal driver there is a chance that the break fluid can leak and they lose the power to control . This is why drivers need the break leak sealing valve.

Melchor Henosa who reached second year high school developed the ide as early as 2010 while waiting for a cousin at the car park of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Because of the long waiting time, he looked at a vehicle and thought about the need for check valve in case of fluid depletion, because he had experience of "lost brake" indidents as a driver. His imagination was triggered when he went home. A few days later at early 2 am in the morning he started illustrating a design for the brake leak sealing valve.

Melchor Henosa who used to drive a jeepney in Silang Cavite and serve as an auto mechanic at the same time, compared his invention to a fuse which protects an electrical circuit and prevents excess currents. Melchor mentions "It is like an electric fuse which prevents fire. With Break Leak Sealing Valve, we can prevent loss of brake fluid. Once you press down the break pedal, your brake system becomes functional again which is very, very powerful to control the vehicle.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines approved the patent for Henosa's invention on April 8, 2013 or nearly 19 months after he submitted the application on September 16, 2011. Nobody contested his application for the territorial patent, providing that it was of unique design. No existing device anywhere in the world was designed for the same purpose.

After he obtained the patent in April 2013 he began the long process of developing and perfecting the product. He was able to produce 500 pieces initially which were used by drivers based in Antipolo, Tagaytay and Sta. Rosa. These initial products has been recalled for more development and improvement. At present Melchor says he is now ready for mass production of the brake leak sealing valve, it is ideal for all types of vehicles using hydraulic systems such as jeepyneys, elfs, delivery vans, trucks and cars. The complete packages costs 4,000 Pesos.

Melchor Henosa received the Outstanding Invention Award from the Department of Science and Technology and a Gold Medal from the World Intellectual Property Organization in 2016.

Melchor Henosa encourages other inventors to file for patent with IPO as a way of protecting their IP Right.

Source: Roderick T. Dela Cruz (Manila Standard)