Patents by Inventor Niki S. Woodhead
Niki S. Woodhead 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).
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Patent number: 11512742Abstract: A tolerance ring having a first axial end, a second axial end, and a central axis, the tolerance ring including an annular band; a plurality of protrusions, all of the plurality of protrusions extending from the annular band; and a guide portion extending from the annular band towards the first axial end of the tolerance ring, where the guide portion includes a guide surface that is curved in an axial section.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20210156432Abstract: A tolerance ring having a first axial end, a second axial end, and a central axis, the tolerance ring including an annular band; a plurality of protrusions, all of the plurality of protrusions extending from the annular band; and a guide portion extending from the annular band towards the first axial end of the tolerance ring, where the guide portion includes a guide surface that is curved in an axial section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Niki S. WOODHEAD, Andrew R. SLAYNE
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Patent number: 10941813Abstract: A tolerance ring has a hollow band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an inner surface of a bore of a housing. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to assist the insertion of a shaft into the hollow band during assembly of the ring into the bore of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Publication number: 20190136913Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Niki S. WOODHEAD, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Patent number: 10203004Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Patent number: 9206854Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Patent number: 9206853Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band (16) with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves (2) which engage a surface (8) of the bore (4) in a housing (5). At one end of the tolerance ring is an outwardly flared guide surface (15a) extending axially from the band (16). The guide surface (15a) acts as an enlarged entrance to the band (16) from a shaft (3) to be mounted in the bore (4) by insertion into the tolerance ring. The use of the guide surface (15a) assists assembly and reduces or eliminates particle production. It is also possible for the corrugated portions to extend inwardly, for the guide surface to be inwardly flared, and for the tolerance ring to be mounted on the shaft prior to insertion in the bore.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20150184697Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Publication number: 20150167746Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew Robert Slayne
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Patent number: 9004802Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Patent number: 8228640Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band (16) with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves (2) which engage a surface (8) of the bore (4) in a housing (5). At one end of the tolerance ring is an outwardly flared guide surface (15) extending axially from the band (16). The guide surface (15) acts as an enlarged entrance to the band (16) for a shaft (3) to be mounted in the bore (4) by insertion into the tolerance ring. The use of the guide surface (15) assists assembly and reduces or eliminates particle production. It is also possible for the corrugated portions to extend inwardly, for the guide surface to be inwardly flared, and for the tolerance ring to be mounted on the shaft prior to insertion in the bore.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20100321833Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band (16) with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves (2) which engage a surface (8) of the bore (4) in a housing (5). At one end of the tolerance ring is an outwardly flared guide surface (15) extending axially from the band (16). The guide surface (15) acts as an enlarged entrance to the band (16) for a shaft (3) to be mounted in the bore (4) by insertion into the tolerance ring. The use of the guide surface (15) assists assembly and reduces or eliminates particle production. It is also possible for the corrugated portions to extend inwardly, for the guide surface to be inwardly flared, and for the tolerance ring to be mounted on the shaft prior to insertion in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20100321832Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne