Patents by Inventor Robert James, JR.

Robert James, JR. 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).

  • SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING WITH SOLID GRAPHITE LUBRICATING PLUGS
    Publication number: 20130287326
    Abstract: A spherical plain bearing includes an inner ring defining a convex outer surface and an outer ring defining a concave inner surface. The outer ring encircles the inner ring and one or more of the outer surface and the inner surface have a plurality of pockets formed therein. A solid graphite plug is disposed in one or more of the plurality of pockets and slidingly engages the outer surface and/or the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Porter, Robert James, JR., Michael Gostomski