Patents by Inventor Elmer H. Biss

Elmer H. Biss has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bellows-type bearing seal and method of use
    Patent number: 4732398
    Abstract: A rubber dirt-excluding and grease-retaining seal for use in machine assemblies such as furrow forming disc assemblies in grain drills, marker disc assemblies and the like comprises a generally cylindrical, accordian-like body formed of interconnected pocket like rings defined by generally radially extending interconnected walls rendering the body axially compressible and extensible. In use, the seal is compressed between a rotary disk like member on a shaft and a stationary hub like member and is useful in excluding dirt from the disc bearing while retaining grease therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Inventor: Elmer H. Biss