Patents by Inventor Arnold E. Fredericksen

Arnold E. Fredericksen 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).

  • Patent number: 10400818
    Abstract: A track roller assembly includes a split inner ring, a split outer ring, a one piece inner ring and/or a one piece outer ring and a liner or plurality of rolling elements engaging therewith, the track roller assembly being disposed in a structure of an Airbus A-350 aircraft, an Airbus A-320 aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo aircraft, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an Airbus A330Neo aircraft, an Airbus A321 aircraft, an Airbus A340 aircraft, and an Airbus A380 aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Cowles, Jr., Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Publication number: 20180290732
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, JR.
  • Patent number: 10023302
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10012265
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention resides in an edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing that has a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing, a linkage arrangement that supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, the linkage arrangement including a drop link and a hinge point. The fixed strut and the drop link are pivotally connected by the hinge point. The hinge point includes a bearing. The bearing is an hourglass bearing assembly that has an inner raceway outer raceway. The outer raceway is positioned around the inner raceway. A plurality of rollers is disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The plurality of rollers, the outer raceway and/or the inner raceway are manufactured from CREN and/or CRES.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Habibvand, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160083081
    Abstract: A track roller assembly includes a split inner ring, a split outer ring, a one piece inner ring and/or a one piece outer ring and a liner or plurality of rolling elements engaging therewith, the track roller assembly being disposed in a structure of an Airbus A-350 aircraft, an Airbus A-320 aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo aircraft, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an Airbus A330Neo aircraft, an Airbus A321 aircraft, an Airbus A340 aircraft, and an Airbus A380 aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Cowles, JR., Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Publication number: 20160046363
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150260225
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention resides in an edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing that has a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing, a linkage arrangement that supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, the linkage arrangement including a drop link and a hinge point. The fixed strut and the drop link are pivotally connected by the hinge point. The hinge point includes a bearing. The bearing is an hourglass bearing assembly that has an inner raceway outer raceway. The outer raceway is positioned around the inner raceway. A plurality of rollers is disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The plurality of rollers, the outer raceway and/or the inner raceway are manufactured from CREN and/or CRES.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Habibvand, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140339358
    Abstract: An electrical conductor for a bearing includes an electrically conductive spring ring having a split therein. The spring ring has a plurality of first electrical contact surfaces in electrical communication with a plurality of second electrical contact surfaces. The plurality of second electrical contact surfaces are positioned radially outward from the plurality of first electrical contact surfaces. The plurality of first electrical contact surfaces and the plurality of second electrical contact surfaces are movable relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Swartley, Arnold E. Fredericksen, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jesse D. Marek, Michael J. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8025257
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Publication number: 20110220760
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Publication number: 20090146014
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Patent number: 7174827
    Abstract: A compressor assembly comprising a housing having a shaft bore therein, a main shaft positioned for rotation within the shaft bore, at least one roller thrust bearing and a thurst surface bearing clip. The thrust surface bearing clip comprises a first position configured for fixed engagement with the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured for supporting a thurst surface in a position spaced from the rotating shaft, the thrust surface providing a bearing surface for the roller thrust bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Timken US Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Kenneth B. Whitecross, Gregory C. Piotrowski
  • Patent number: 4878463
    Abstract: A rocker arm assembly for a fixed rocker shaft has an open rocker arm body containing a bearing supported radially by the rocker arm body bottom wall. The rocker arm side walls axially position the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Robert D. Richtmeyer
  • Patent number: 4858575
    Abstract: The rocker arm bearing assembly has a rocker arm which oscillates on a bearing support member and an associated pair of bearings. The bearings are self-contained units with an outer race, an inner race, and multiple rollers positioned between the two races. Full-complement radial bearings are preferably utilized. The bearings are supported on the bearing support member to form an integral unit which can be dropped into the rocker arm. This allows for speedy assembly of the rocker arm with the bearing and support member unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventors: David Fittro, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • Patent number: 4577911
    Abstract: The oscillating bearing has an arcuate inner raceway, an arcuate outer raceway, and an arcuate retainer between the raceways. The raceways and retainer have aligned openings for receiving a stud. On each side of the retainer opening the retainer has a pair of arcuate roller pockets extending in the oscillating direction and longitudinally spaced from the retainer opening. A roller is located in each roller pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Robert D. Richtmeyer
  • Patent number: RE33870
    Abstract: The rocker arm bearing assembly has a rocker arm which oscillates on a bearing support member and an associated pair of bearings. The bearings are self-contained units with an outer race, an inner race, and multiple rollers positioned between the two races. Full-complement radial bearings are preferably utilized. The bearings are supported on the bearing support member to form an integral unit which can be dropped into the rocker arm. This allows for speedy assembly of the rocker arm with the bearing and support member unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: David Fittro, Arnold E. Fredericksen