Patents by Inventor Dominic Rhys Statham

Dominic Rhys Statham 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: 6132316
    Abstract: A fixed, ball-type constant velocity joint includes an outer member (10) having ball-receiving tracks (17) and lands (18) between the tracks. The lands engage the external surface (21) of a cage (12) and are provided with relief portions (25) which extend across the whole circumferential widths of the lands. The relief portions are located between first and second contacting portions of the external cage surface and the facing land surfaces. The provision of the relief portions facilitates the formation of the land surfaces by reducing the area which has to be accurately shaped. The lands are hardened but before hardening may be provided with the relief portions (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: GKN Automotive AG
    Inventor: Dominic Rhys Statham