Patents by Inventor Aaron H. Kunkle

Aaron H. Kunkle 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).

  • Shaft mounting assembly
    Patent number: 7604415
    Abstract: A wedge-type bearing assembly includes a split cylindrical adapter sleeve for wrapping around a shaft. The sleeve has a radially outwardly facing tapered surface. An inner ring encircles the adapter sleeve and has a radially inwardly facing surface engaging the tapered surface of the adapter sleeve. In one embodiment, a visual indicator fixed to a lock nut connecting the adapter sleeve and inner ring indicates when the adapter sleeve is sufficiently tightened onto the shaft. In another embodiment, a positive locking key prevents rotation of the inner ring relative to the adapter sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Rexnord Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Marlon R. Casey, Aaron H. Kunkle
  • Wedge-type bearing assembly
    Patent number: 7503698
    Abstract: A wedge-type bearing assembly includes a split cylindrical adapter sleeve for wrapping around a shaft. The sleeve has a radially outwardly facing tapered surface. An inner ring encircles the adapter sleeve and has a radially inwardly facing surface engaging the tapered surface of the adapter sleeve. In one embodiment, a visual indicator fixed to a lock nut connecting the adapter sleeve and inner ring indicates when the adapter sleeve is sufficiently tightened onto the shaft. In another embodiment, a positive locking key prevents rotation of the inner ring relative to the adapter sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Rexnord Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Marlon R. Casey, Aaron H. Kunkle
  • SHAFT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090016661
    Abstract: A wedge-type bearing assembly includes a split cylindrical adapter sleeve for wrapping around a shaft. The sleeve has a radially outwardly facing tapered surface. An inner ring encircles the adapter sleeve and has a radially inwardly facing surface engaging the tapered surface of the adapter sleeve. In one embodiment, a visual indicator fixed to a lock nut connecting the adapter sleeve and inner ring indicates when the adapter sleeve is sufficiently tightened onto the shaft. In another embodiment, a positive locking key prevents rotation of the inner ring relative to the adapter sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Marion R. Casey, Aaron H. Kunkle