Patents by Inventor Edward M. Kraine, Jr.

Edward M. Kraine, Jr. 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).

  • Low-torque pivot bushing
    Patent number: 6854917
    Abstract: A pivot has a low friction rotational property by allowing the elastomeric bushing to rotate with respect to the inner metal. A low friction material can be incorporated between these two components to facilitate the rotation, if desired. The elastomeric bushing helps to isolate the pivot joint and prevent the transmission of vibrations. In one embodiment, the elastomeric bushing is also allowed to pivot about an axis generally perpendicular to its axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventors: Edward M. Kraine, Jr., Joseph F. Cerri, III, Kurt Stoll