Patents by Inventor John H. Owens

John H. Owens 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).

  • Connecting rod assembly with a crosshead
    Patent number: 5247873
    Abstract: A spherical joint and bearing assembly utilizes a ball and socket arrangement between a connecting rod and a crosshead in a power reciprocating fluid pump. The connecting rod is spherically shaped and is held in a thrust bearing having a matching interior surface. A split retraction ring is held between the rear portion of the sphere and a shoulder in the crosshead. The result is an increased bearing surface and reduction in misalignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Owens, Joseph Spector