Patents by Inventor James G. Saxon

James G. Saxon 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).

  • Publication number: 20230400063
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed, comprising: an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements associated with the outer race. An inner race adapted to receive a shaft therein is rotatably disposed within the outer race such that the plurality of rolling elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. A cylindrical extension forming a plurality of tabs symmetrically arranged around the entire periphery of the extension is adapted to engage the shaft. A clamp collar that is installable around the cylindrical extension is defined by a circular wall with at least one threaded opening extending through the circular wall. The threaded member extends through one of the threaded openings to make contact with and apply a biasing force on one of the plurality of tabs towards the shaft when the shaft is disposed in the inner race to secure the inner race on the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Dodge Industrial, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kuckhoff, James G. Saxon
  • Patent number: 11835093
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed, comprising: an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements associated with the outer race. An inner race adapted to receive a shaft therein is rotatably disposed within the outer race such that the plurality of rolling elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. A cylindrical extension forming a plurality of tabs symmetrically arranged around the entire periphery of the extension is adapted to engage the shaft. A clamp collar that is installable around the cylindrical extension is defined by a circular wall with at least one threaded opening extending through the circular wall. The threaded member extends through one of the threaded openings to make contact with and apply a biasing force on one of the plurality of tabs towards the shaft when the shaft is disposed in the inner race to secure the inner race on the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Dodge Industrial, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kuckhoff, James G. Saxon
  • Patent number: 11661969
    Abstract: A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Dodge Industrial, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Saxon, Tyler J. Erickson, Thomas E. Kuckhoff, William G. Hewitt, Marshall C. Corbett, Matthew J. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20220145937
    Abstract: A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Dodge Industrial Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Saxon, Tyler J. Erickson, Thomas E. Kuckhoff, William G. Hewitt, Marshall C. Corbett, Matthew J. Kelly
  • Patent number: 11306782
    Abstract: A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Dodge Industrial, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Saxon, Tyler J. Erickson, Thomas E. Kuckhoff, William G. Hewitt, Marshall C. Corbett, Matthew J. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20220049742
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed, comprising: an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements associated with the outer race. An inner race adapted to receive a shaft therein is rotatably disposed within the outer race such that the plurality of rolling elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. A cylindrical extension forming a plurality of tabs symmetrically arranged around the entire periphery of the extension is adapted to engage the shaft. A clamp collar that is installable around the cylindrical extension is defined by a circular wall with at least one threaded opening extending through the circular wall. The threaded member extends through one of the threaded openings to make contact with and apply a biasing force on one of the plurality of tabs towards the shaft when the shaft is disposed in the inner race to secure the inner race on the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Dodge Acquisition Co.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kuckhoff, James G. Saxon
  • Publication number: 20210355997
    Abstract: A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: James G. Saxon, Tyler J. Erickson, Thomas E. Kuckhoff, William G. Hewitt, Marshall C. Corbett, Matthew J. Kelly