Patents by Inventor James R. Holtz

James R. Holtz 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).

  • Method of making a pin type bearing retainer
    Patent number: 5290374
    Abstract: A pin type retainer for roller bearings is stamped in one piece from flat metal stock. The flat metal is first drawn into a cup shape having a broad flange around an open first end and a closed second end. The closed end provides solid support and alignment while stamping pins from the broad flange. The pins are then final shaped by swaging or machining into cross sectional forms for a variety of applications. The second end is then opened to form a ring. The pin type retainer can be modified for use with a retaining ring or a seal against contaminants. The pin type retainer can be formed from a variety of materials, including steel. An embodiment using plastic resin is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: James R. Holtz, Stephen M. Mondak
  • Pin type bearing retainer
    Patent number: 5269609
    Abstract: A pin type retainer for roller bearings is stamped in one piece from flat metal stock. The flat metal is first drawn into a cup shape having a broad flange around an open first end and a closed second end. The closed end provides solid support and alignment while stamping pins from the broad flange. The pins are then final shaped by swaging or machining into cross sectional forms for a variety of applications. The second end is then opened to form a ring. The pin type retainer can be modified for use with a retaining ring or a seal against contaminants. The pin type retainer can be formed from a variety of materials, including steel. An embodiment using plastic resin is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: James R. Holtz, Stephen M. Mondak
  • Pin type bearing retainer
    Patent number: 5256495
    Abstract: A pin type retainer for roller bearings is stamped in one piece from flat metal stock. The flat metal is first drawn into a cup shape having a broad flange around an open first end and a closed second end. The closed end provides solid support and alignment while stamping pins from the broad flange. The pins are then final shaped by swaging or machining into cross sectional forms for a variety of applications. The second end is then opened to form a ring. The pin type retainer can be modified for use with a retaining ring or a seal against contaminants. The pin type retainer can be formed from a variety of materials, including steel. An embodiment using plastic resin is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: James R. Holtz, Stephen M. Mondak