Patents by Inventor Denis Bastien

Denis Bastien 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).

  • Constant velocity universal joint
    Patent number: 5797798
    Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint of a tripod type includes an outer joint part with three circumferentially spaced axial guide tracks for respectively receiving a tripod unit which is connected to a tripod spider and guided on a ball-headed pin for angular mobility. The a tripod unit (1) includes a form-fitting coupling directly between the tripod roller (6) and an inner ring (4), with the inner ring (4) having an annular shoulder (16) which has an end face bearing upon the tripod roller (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Ina Walzlager Schaeffler KG
    Inventors: Denis Bastien, Pierre Alber