Patents by Inventor Carlie A. Cuff

Carlie A. Cuff 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).

  • Bearing containing and force applying device
    Patent number: 6692000
    Abstract: A bearing containing and force applying device comprises a single piece member including an adjustable force applying spring clip having a chest portion for mounting over and against a bearing device. The chest portion has first and second edges; a first surface, and a second surface for contacting an outer or back end of the bearing member. The adjustable force applying spring clip also has bearing retaining members connected to the second surface of the chest portion for receiving and retaining the bearing member; and resilient shoulder portions connected the first and second edges and bent backwards towards the first or back surface of the chest portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald G. Borne, Carlie A. Cuff
  • Bearing containing and force applying device
    Publication number: 20030068108
    Abstract: A bearing containing and force applying device comprises a single piece member including an adjustable force applying spring clip having a chest portion for mounting over and against a bearing device. The chest portion has first and second edges; a first surface, and a second surface for contacting an outer or back end of the bearing member. The adjustable force applying spring clip also has bearing retaining members connected to the second surface of the chest portion for receiving and retaining the bearing member; and resilient shoulder portions connected the first and second edges and bent backwards towards the first or back surface of the chest portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald G. Borne, Carlie A. Cuff
  • Snap fit bearing assembly
    Patent number: 6474639
    Abstract: A snap fit bearing assembly is provided for supporting a rotatable shaft in a wall of a machine. The snap fit bearing assembly includes a support wall portion, of the machine, having a first surface, a wall thickness and a second and opposite surface; a central opening through the support wall portion; a bearing receiving recess formed from the first surface partially into the wall; plural receiving openings formed through the wall thickness and spaced from the central opening; a bearing device having an inner bore and an external surface for inserting into the bearing receiving recess; and an adjustable force applying spring clip for applying a desired normal force to the bearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald G. Borne, Carlie A. Cuff