Patents by Inventor George Lustgarten

George Lustgarten 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).

  • Radial bearing for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 4201176
    Abstract: The radial bearing is constructed such that the lubricant passing from between the rotating shaft and the stationary bearing is drawn back into the rearmost terminal region of the groove between the bearing and shaft in order to eliminate cavitation. The connecting rod and bearing cap may be formed with an annular groove from which the lubricant is drawn back into the groove between the bearing and shaft or the outer periphery of the bearing can be provided with a groove from which the lubricant can be drawn. Also, the inner surface on the bearing can be provided with one more groove extensions to permit return of the lubricant to the rearmost region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Sulzer Brothers Limited
    Inventor: George Lustgarten