Patents by Inventor Ernest E. Martin

Ernest E. Martin 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).

  • Zero radial play idler arm bracket bearing
    Patent number: 8770846
    Abstract: An idler arm bracket bearing includes a plurality of inwardly extending fingers to contact the bracket. The fingers deflect toward the bearing body as the fingers contact the bracket, thereby ensuring a full contact fit that provides a tighter joint assembly. Rib members are located between the fingers to center the bracket and limit the resilient deflection of the fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Ernest E. Martin
  • Zero Radial Play Idler Arm Bracket Bearing
    Publication number: 20080267695
    Abstract: An idler arm bracket bearing includes a plurality of inwardly extending fingers to contact the bracket. The fingers deflect toward the bearing body as the fingers contact the bracket, thereby ensuring a full contact fit that provides a tighter joint assembly. Rib members are located between the fingers to center the bracket and limit the resilient deflection of the fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Affinia Group Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest E. Martin
  • Zero radial play idler arm bracket bearing
    Patent number: 7390126
    Abstract: An idler arm bracket bearing includes a plurality of inwardly extending fingers to contact the bracket. The fingers deflect toward the bearing body as the fingers contact the bracket, thereby ensuring a full contact fit that provides a tighter joint assembly. Rib members are located between the fingers to center the bracket and limit the resilient deflection of the fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Affinia Group Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest E. Martin