Patents by Inventor J. Derek Van Wyk

J. Derek Van Wyk 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).

  • Compliant spherical bearing
    Patent number: 5052824
    Abstract: A self-aligning bearing including a first member having a convex bearing surface and a second member having a concave seat that receives the convex bearing surface of the first member, the second member also having a compliant relief region aligned with and spaced apart from the concave seat, the relief region serving to permit deflection of the second member in response to loading on the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: MPB Corporation
    Inventor: J. Derek Van Wyk