Patents by Inventor Carla Lopes

Carla Lopes 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).

  • Titanium spherical plain bearing with liner and treated surface
    Publication number: 20070223850
    Abstract: A spherical plain bearing includes an outer ring formed from metal and having a concave first bearing surface, and an inner ring having a convex second bearing surface in sliding disposition to the first bearing surface. One of the members is made from titanium alloy and has a treated bearing surface. The other bearing surface has a lubrication liner. The liner may be made from PTFE, such as a fabric of PTFE and polyaramid fibers. The treated surface may be TiN provided by physical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carla Lopes, Ruedi Tschopp