Patents by Inventor Eric Stehlik

Eric Stehlik 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).

  • Shaft bearing retainer assembly
    Patent number: 12480546
    Abstract: A shaft bearing retainer assembly is provided that includes an axially extending shaft, a bearing, and a bearing retainer subassembly. The shaft has first and second radial surfaces, a distal end, a bearing seat, and a retainer cavity. The bearing seat is engaged with the first radial surface and extends axially inward from the distal end. The retainer cavity is disposed in the second radial surface of the shaft and extends axially inward from the distal end. The shaft includes a first threaded surface portion disposed in the retainer cavity and a second threaded surface portion in the second radial surface. The bearing has a race mounted in the bearing seat. The bearing retainer subassembly includes first and second retainer rings. The first retainer ring is in threaded engagement with the first threaded surface portion. The second retainer ring is in threaded engagement with the second threaded surface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: RTX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Stehlik, James B. Coffin, Todd A. Davis
  • SHAFT BEARING RETAINER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20250122909
    Abstract: A shaft bearing retainer assembly is provided that includes an axially extending shaft, a bearing, and a bearing retainer subassembly. The shaft has first and second radial surfaces, a distal end, a bearing seat, and a retainer cavity. The bearing seat is engaged with the first radial surface and extends axially inward from the distal end. The retainer cavity is disposed in the second radial surface of the shaft and extends axially inward from the distal end. The shaft includes a first threaded surface portion disposed in the retainer cavity and a second threaded surface portion in the second radial surface. The bearing has a race mounted in the bearing seat. The bearing retainer subassembly includes first and second retainer rings. The first retainer ring is in threaded engagement with the first threaded surface portion. The second retainer ring is in threaded engagement with the second threaded surface portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Stehlik, James B. Coffin, Todd A. Davis