Abstract: Low friction pivot 10 has base 12 and pivot pin 16. Bands 22, 24, and 26 are secured to the base 12 on one end and half-wrapped around the cylindrical pivot pin 16 on the other end. The slot 18 in pin 16 is for receiving and clamping that end of the bands. The torque caused by the bent bands is equal so that in any rotative position there is no net torque applied to pin 16.

Abstract: Low friction pivot 10 has base 12 and pivot pin 16. Bands 22, 24, and 26 are secured to the base 12 on one end and half-wrapped around the cylindrical pivot pin 16 on the other end. The slot 18 in pin 16 is for receiving and clamping that end of the bands. The torque caused by the bent bands is equal so that in any rotative position there is no net torque applied to pin 16.

Abstract: A motion transmitting device for transferring rotary motion with high efficiency and very large speed ratios and at speed ratios very close to unity. A rigid cylindrical outer member contains a flexible, spring-like inner member having a larger outer circumference than the inner circumference of the outer member, thus causing at least one area of separation or disengagement where the flexible inner member is forced inwards away from the outer member. Drive means are provided by a third member which cause the area or areas of disengagement to move around the interface between the inner and outer members producing a rotation of the inner member in a precessing fashion in the same direction as the area of disengagement with respect to the outer member, but at a much reduced rate.