Patents Assigned to Pentaflex, Inc.
  • Retainer and bearing assembly
    Patent number: 4428688
    Abstract: The present invention provides a retainer comprising a substantially planar support member having an opening therein designed to receive an annular member such as a bearing. Around the opening a plurality of slits are formed extending generally radially outwardly from the opening to form a plurality of retainer lips. The retainer lips are bent out of the plane of the support member such that the retainer will receive and fixedly engage the bearing in a snap fit. Bearing guides and steps may be used in aligning the bearing in the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1984
    Assignee: Pentaflex, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. McGregor, Jr.