Patents by Inventor Frank Eidam

Frank Eidam 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).

  • Locking ring
    Patent number: 7507049
    Abstract: A closed locking ring for a shaft, a shaft stub or a bore having a locking groove therein. The locking ring can include a closed edge zone and a circumferentially interrupted engagement zone, wherein the circumferentially interrupted engagement zone is proximal to the locking groove and the closed edge zone is distal from the locking groove. The interrupted engagement zone slants towards the axis of the locking ring a sufficient amount to allow axial movement of the locking ring into the position of the locking groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Eidam
  • Locking ring
    Publication number: 20040253050
    Abstract: A closed locking ring for a shaft, a shaft stub or a bore having a locking groove therein. The locking ring can include a closed edge zone and a circumferentially interrupted engagement zone, wherein the circumferentially interrupted engagement zone is proximal to the locking groove and the closed edge zone is distal from the locking groove. The interrupted engagement zone slants towards the axis of the locking ring a sufficient amount to allow axial movement of the locking ring into the position of the locking groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Frank Eidam