Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Hagan
Timothy J. Hagan 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: 9446692Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearings, guide sleeves and head restraint assemblies for automobiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Abe Sanchez, Paul Haines, Heiko Jessler, Brandon S. Murphy, Vincent DiMartino, Chloe Echikson
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Publication number: 20160101712Abstract: A seat track assembly including a first rail and a second rail spaced apart by a distance and extending parallel with respect to one another, wherein at least one of the first and second rails having a first receiver, a second receiver, the first and second receivers longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed therebetween, wherein the sliding member defines an aperture extending at least partially therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Jens Speicher, Lukas Plioska, Alexander Jindra, Abe Sanchez, Chloe Echikson
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Patent number: 9278707Abstract: A steering yoke is disclosed and includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be formed from a laminated sheet of metal and polymer. The hollow cylindrical body includes a substantially uniform wall thickness. Further, the hollow cylindrical body can include a first half, a second half, a seam extending at least partially along the body between the first half and the second half, an upper end having a surface, and a lower open end. The steering yoke can also include a bearing surface coupled to the surface of the upper end of the hollow cylindrical body and a spring perch disposed in the lower end of the hollow cylindrical body. The spring perch can include a spring pocket configured to support and retain a spring for supplying a biasing force to the yoke.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Nicholas Witting, Joseph Liquore, Timothy J. Hagan
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Patent number: 9115763Abstract: A torque limiting assembly is disclosed and can include a generally cylindrical bearing and a tolerance ring disposed around the generally cylindrical bearing. The torque limiting assembly is configured to be installed between and rotatably couple an inner and an outer component. The torque limiting assembly is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the inner and outer components when a threshold torque, T, is exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventor: Timothy J. Hagan
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Publication number: 20150028644Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearings, guide sleeves and head restraint assemblies for automobiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Abe Sanchez, Paul Haines, Heiko Jessler, Brandon S. Murphy, Vincent DiMartino, Chloe Echikson, Mirko Hundertmark
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Publication number: 20150001907Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearings, guide sleeves and head restraint assemblies for automobiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Abe Sanchez, Paul Haines, Heiko Jessler, Brandon S. Murphy, Vincent DiMartino, Chloe Echikson
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Publication number: 20150001908Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearings, guide sleeves and head restraint assemblies for automobiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Abe Sanchez, Paul Haines, Heiko Jessler, Brandon S. Murphy, Vincent DiMartino, Chloe Echikson
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Publication number: 20140187336Abstract: A torque limiting assembly is disclosed and can include a generally cylindrical bearing and a tolerance ring disposed around the generally cylindrical bearing. The torque limiting assembly is configured to be installed between and rotatably couple an inner and an outer component. The torque limiting assembly is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the inner and outer components when a threshold torque, T, is exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventor: Timothy J. Hagan
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Patent number: 8703675Abstract: A grease for use in fluid bearings can be made by combining a synthetic oil and a paraffinic wax. The grease can adhere to polymeric surfaces on bearings such as PTFE and can improve service life in high speed bearings such as those used in electric motors.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Vincent DiMartino
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Publication number: 20140093332Abstract: A bearing device is disclosed and can include a bushing. The bushing can include a hollow body that can have an internal diameter, IDHB, and proximal ends and distal ends opposite each other. The bushing can also include a first bushing flange extending radially outwardly from the proximal end of the body and an axial extension extending from the distal end of the hollow body. The axial extension is deformable so as to form a second bushing flange extending radially outwardly from the distal and of the hollow body. The axial extension can have an internal diameter, IDAE, ?IDHB.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Abe Sanchez, Brian T. Graham
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Publication number: 20140082925Abstract: A steering yoke is disclosed and includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be formed from a laminated sheet of metal and polymer. The hollow cylindrical body includes a substantially uniform wall thickness. Further, the hollow cylindrical body can include a first half, a second half, a seam extending at least partially along the body between the first half and the second half, an upper end having a surface, and a lower open end. The steering yoke can also include a bearing surface coupled to the surface of the upper end of the hollow cylindrical body and a spring perch disposed in the lower end of the hollow cylindrical body. The spring perch can include a spring pocket configured to support and retain a spring for supplying a biasing force to the yoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Nicholas Witting, Joseph Liquore, Timothy J. Hagan
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Patent number: 8621950Abstract: A steering yoke is disclosed and includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be formed from a laminated sheet of metal and polymer. The hollow cylindrical body includes a substantially uniform wall thickness. Further, the hollow cylindrical body can include a first half, a second half, a seam extending at least partially along the body between the first half and the second half, an upper end having a surface, and a lower open end. The steering yoke can also include a bearing surface coupled to the surface of the upper end of the hollow cylindrical body and a spring perch disposed in the lower end of the hollow cylindrical body. The spring perch can include a spring pocket configured to support and retain a spring for supplying a biasing force to the yoke.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Nicholas Witting, Joseph Liquore, Timothy J. Hagan
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Publication number: 20140003749Abstract: A bearing includes a first member having a passageway configured to engage a shaft, the first member having a metallic material; and a second member disposed around at least a portion of the first member, the second member having a metallic material and at least one radially and inwardly bent portion capable of restricting axial movement of the first member. The first and second members are movable relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Alan Hunter, Timothy J. Hagan, Vincent DiMartino, Lars-Boris Kuntzler
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Publication number: 20130192408Abstract: A steering yoke is disclosed and includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be formed from a laminated sheet of metal and polymer. The hollow cylindrical body includes a substantially uniform wall thickness. Further, the hollow cylindrical body can include a first half, a second half, a seam extending at least partially along the body between the first half and the second half, an upper end having a surface, and a lower open end. The steering yoke can also include a bearing surface coupled to the surface of the upper end of the hollow cylindrical body and a spring perch disposed in the lower end of the hollow cylindrical body. The spring perch can include a spring pocket configured to support and retain a spring for supplying a biasing force to the yoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Nicholas Witting, Joseph Liquore, Timothy J. Hagan
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Patent number: 8496381Abstract: A bearing includes a first member having a passageway configured to engage a shaft, the first member having a metallic material; and a second member disposed around at least a portion of the first member, the second member having a metallic material and at least one radially and inwardly bent portion capable of restricting axial movement of the first member. The first and second members are movable relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Alan Hunter, Timothy J. Hagan, Vincent DiMartino, Boris L. Kuentzler
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Patent number: 8491194Abstract: In some embodiments, a bearing includes a substrate having a first portion and a second portion thicker than the first portion, the second portion having a curved outer contour. The bearing can further include a first layer on the outer contour of the substrate and/or a second layer on an inner contour of the substrate. The first layer can include a thermally conductive material, and the second layer can include a lubricious material.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Vincent J. DiMartino
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Patent number: 8408800Abstract: A cup bearing includes a cylindrical component having first and second axial ends and defining a lumen therethrough. The cylindrical component includes first and second end portions proximal to the first and second axial ends, respectively. The cylindrical component includes a corrugated portion disposed axially between the first and second end portions. The corrugated portion includes a plurality of corrugations extending radially inwardly. A corrugation of the plurality of corrugations includes a ridge defining a first inner radius of the lumen. The cup bearing further includes a first radial stop associated with the first end portion. The first radial stop defines a second inner radius greater than the first inner radius. The cup bearing also includes an end cap coupled to the second axial end of the cylindrical component.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventor: Timothy J. Hagan
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Patent number: 8375818Abstract: A yoke for use in a rack and pinion steering assembly is described. The yoke may include a bearing surface that provides a low coefficient of friction, allowing for a greater biasing force against the rack shaft. The materials and design of the yoke can provide for a quieter system with reduced vibration.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Nicholas Witting, Joseph Liquore, Timothy J. Hagan
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Publication number: 20120240350Abstract: A bushing has a body with a cylindrical shape, an axis, and a plurality of dimples formed in the body extending in a radial direction with respect to the axis. The body is electrically conductive. A sliding layer that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. A coating that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. The bushing has an uninstalled configuration where the bushing is electrically non-conductive, and an installed configuration where the bushing is electrically conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS PAMPUS GMBH, SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Parag Natu, Timothy J. Hagan
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Publication number: 20110211780Abstract: In some embodiments, a bearing includes a substrate having a first portion and a second portion thicker than the first portion, the second portion having a curved outer contour. The bearing can further include a first layer on the outer contour of the substrate and/or a second layer on an inner contour of the substrate. The first layer can include a thermally conductive material, and the second layer can include a lubricious material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Hagan, Vincent J. DiMartino