Patents by Inventor Dave Coombe

Dave Coombe 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).

  • Metallic lined trunnion bearing for aircraft landing gear
    Patent number: 10724575
    Abstract: A trunnion bearing includes an inner ring that has a first exterior surface and a first interior surface. The first exterior surface has a spherical contour. The trunnion bearing includes an outer ring that has a second interior surface and a second exterior surface. The second interior surface has a spherical contour. The inner ring is disposed at least partially in the outer ring. A metallic liner made of a copper based alloy is disposed between the first exterior surface of the inner ring and the second interior surface of the outer ring. The inner ring and/or the outer ring are made from a titanium based alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Schaublin SA
    Inventors: Dave Coombe, Maxime Merg
  • Hybrid lined trunnion bearing for aircraft landing gear
    Patent number: 10480569
    Abstract: A trunnion bearing includes an inner ring having exterior and interior surfaces; and an outer ring having interior and exterior surfaces. A portion of the inner ring is disposed in the outer ring. A lubricious liner is disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The trunnion bearing includes a bushing disposed in the inner ring. The bushing has a lubricant reservoir formed therein to dispense a lubricant therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Schaublin SA
    Inventors: Maxime Merg, Dave Coombe
  • METALLIC LINED TRUNNION BEARING FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR
    Publication number: 20180363704
    Abstract: A trunnion bearing includes an inner ring that has a first exterior surface and a first interior surface. The first exterior surface has a spherical contour. The trunnion bearing includes an outer ring that has a second interior surface and a second exterior surface. The second interior surface has a spherical contour. The inner ring is disposed at least partially in the outer ring. A metallic liner made of a copper based alloy is disposed between the first exterior surface of the inner ring and the second interior surface of the outer ring. The inner ring and/or the outer ring are made from a titanium based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Schaublin SA
    Inventors: Dave Coombe, Maxime Merg
  • HYBRID LINED TRUNNION BEARING FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR
    Publication number: 20180363697
    Abstract: A trunnion bearing includes an inner ring having exterior and interior surfaces; and an outer ring having interior and exterior surfaces. A portion of the inner ring is disposed in the outer ring. A lubricious liner is disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The trunnion bearing includes a bushing disposed in the inner ring. The bushing has a lubricant reservoir formed therein to dispense a lubricant therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Schaublin SA
    Inventors: Maxime Merg, Dave Coombe