Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Slayne
Andrew R. Slayne 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: 11859670Abstract: An assembly including an outer member; an inner member; and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner member and the outer member, wherein the tolerance ring is a split ring comprising opposing edges, where the edges engaged with at one of the inner member or the outer member so as to prevent or restrict movement between the tolerance ring and at least one of the inner member or the outer member, or where the tolerance ring is deformed as installed between the inner member and the outer member and forms at least one buckled region in the tolerance ring due to an interference fit between the inner member and the outer member, where in an uninstalled state, the buckled region is absent.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Paul Haines, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20230030203Abstract: An assembly including an outer member; an inner member; and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner member and the outer member, wherein the tolerance ring is a split ring comprising opposing edges, where the edges engaged with at one of the inner member or the outer member so as to prevent or restrict movement between the tolerance ring and at least one of the inner member or the outer member, or where the tolerance ring is deformed as installed between the inner member and the outer member and forms at least one buckled region in the tolerance ring due to an interference fit between the inner member and the outer member, where in an uninstalled state, the buckled region is absent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Paul HAINES, Andrew R. SLAYNE
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Patent number: 11512742Abstract: A tolerance ring having a first axial end, a second axial end, and a central axis, the tolerance ring including an annular band; a plurality of protrusions, all of the plurality of protrusions extending from the annular band; and a guide portion extending from the annular band towards the first axial end of the tolerance ring, where the guide portion includes a guide surface that is curved in an axial section.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Patent number: 11499591Abstract: An assembly including an outer member; an inner member; and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner member and the outer member, wherein the tolerance ring is a split ring comprising opposing edges, where the edges engaged with at one of the inner member or the outer member so as to prevent or restrict movement between the tolerance ring and at least one of the inner member or the outer member, or where the tolerance ring is deformed as installed between the inner member and the outer member and forms at least one buckled region in the tolerance ring due to an interference fit between the inner member and the outer member, where in an uninstalled state, the buckled region is absent.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Paul Haines, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20210180653Abstract: A tolerance ring including a sidewall including a plurality of radially extending projections on a first radial surface and an unformed region on a second radial surface opposite the first radial surface, where the tolerance ring provides a first break-away torque, ?1, defined as the breakaway torque between the tolerance ring projections and an inner component or an outer component, where the tolerance ring provides a second break-away torque, ?2, defined as the breakaway torque between the unformed region and the other of the inner component or the outer component, and wherein 1.1 ?2??1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Stephen Saunders
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Publication number: 20210156432Abstract: A tolerance ring having a first axial end, a second axial end, and a central axis, the tolerance ring including an annular band; a plurality of protrusions, all of the plurality of protrusions extending from the annular band; and a guide portion extending from the annular band towards the first axial end of the tolerance ring, where the guide portion includes a guide surface that is curved in an axial section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Niki S. WOODHEAD, Andrew R. SLAYNE
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Patent number: 10371213Abstract: A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Parag Natu
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Publication number: 20190101163Abstract: An assembly including an outer member; an inner member; and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner member and the outer member, wherein the tolerance ring is a split ring comprising opposing edges, where the edges engaged with at one of the inner member or the outer member so as to prevent or restrict movement between the tolerance ring and at least one of the inner member or the outer member, or where the tolerance ring is deformed as installed between the inner member and the outer member and forms at least one buckled region in the tolerance ring due to an interference fit between the inner member and the outer member, where in an uninstalled state, the buckled region is absent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Paul HAINES, Andrew R. SLAYNE
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Publication number: 20190080711Abstract: A tolerance ring can be disposed between an inner component and an outer component, the inner and outer components defining stepped sidewalls. In an embodiment, a preassembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, an assembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, a hard disk drive preassembly can include an actuator arm defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, a pivot having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the pivot and the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Benjamin NIAS, Andrew R. SLAYNE, Simon A. HUGHES, Robert WINTER
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Patent number: 10157635Abstract: A tolerance ring can be disposed between an inner component and an outer component, the inner and outer components defining stepped sidewalls. In an embodiment, a preassembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, an assembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, a hard disk drive preassembly can include an actuator arm defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, a pivot having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the pivot and the bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Benjamin Nias, Andrew R. Slayne, Simon A. Hughes, Robert Winter
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Patent number: 10094426Abstract: A tolerance ring is adapted to be deployed between inner and outer components. The tolerance ring includes a generally cylindrical body. The sidewall can include an undeformed portion. The sidewall can further include a plurality of wave structures. The wave structures can protrude radially from the undeformed portion. Some or all wave structures can protrude inwardly or can protrude outwardly. Furthermore, the tolerance ring when placed in an assembly having an inner component and an outer component can have a first torque break-point T1 in a first rotational direction. A torque break point for an assembly comprising an inner component, an outer component, and a tolerance ring is the torque at which slippage occurs.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Llewelyn Pickering
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Publication number: 20160012836Abstract: A tolerance ring can be disposed between an inner component and an outer component, the inner and outer components defining stepped sidewalls. In an embodiment, a preassembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, an assembly can include an outer component defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, an inner component having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring disposed between the inner component and the bore. In an embodiment, a hard disk drive preassembly can include an actuator arm defining a bore having a stepped inner sidewall, a pivot having a stepped outer sidewall, and a tolerance ring adapted to be disposed between the pivot and the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Nias, Andrew R. Slayne, Simon A. Hughes, Robert Winter
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Patent number: 9206853Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band (16) with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves (2) which engage a surface (8) of the bore (4) in a housing (5). At one end of the tolerance ring is an outwardly flared guide surface (15a) extending axially from the band (16). The guide surface (15a) acts as an enlarged entrance to the band (16) from a shaft (3) to be mounted in the bore (4) by insertion into the tolerance ring. The use of the guide surface (15a) assists assembly and reduces or eliminates particle production. It is also possible for the corrugated portions to extend inwardly, for the guide surface to be inwardly flared, and for the tolerance ring to be mounted on the shaft prior to insertion in the bore.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Patent number: 9074637Abstract: A tolerance ring with a generally cylindrical body having a sidewall, wherein the sidewall includes an undeformed portion and a plurality of wave structures protruding from the undeformed portion. The wave structures each having a feature disconnected from the adjacent sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Llewelyn Pickering
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Publication number: 20150114549Abstract: A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Parag Natu
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Patent number: 9004802Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Niki S. Woodhead, Andrew R. Slayne
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Publication number: 20150001025Abstract: A tolerance ring is adapted to be deployed between inner and outer components. The tolerance ring includes a generally cylindrical body. The sidewall can include an undeformed portion. The sidewall can further include a plurality of wave structures. The wave structures can protrude radially from the undeformed portion. Some or all wave structures can protrude inwardly or can protrude outwardly. Furthermore, the tolerance ring when placed in an assembly having an inner component and an outer component can have a first torque break-point T1 in a first rotational direction. A torque break point for an assembly comprising an inner component, an outer component, and a tolerance ring is the torque at which slippage occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Llewelyn Pickering
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Publication number: 20150000098Abstract: A tolerance ring with a generally cylindrical body having a sidewall, wherein the sidewall includes an undeformed portion and a plurality of wave structures protruding from the undeformed portion. The wave structures each having a feature disconnected from the adjacent sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Llewelyn Pickering
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Publication number: 20140161519Abstract: A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Parag Natu
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Patent number: 8363359Abstract: An apparatus includes an inner component, an outer component; and a tolerance ring located between the inner and outer components to provide an interference fit there between. The tolerance ring includes a strip of material having a plurality of radially extending projections. The strip of material is curved into a ring having a gap. The radially extending projections are compressible between the inner and outer components, and the stiffness of the radially extending projections varies around the circumference of the tolerance ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventors: Andrew R. Slayne, Simon A. Hughes