Patents by Inventor James L. Bates

James L. Bates 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).

  • Slide bearing
    Patent number: 5868500
    Abstract: A slide bearing including an assembly of slide pads compressively mounted within a housing. The bearing allows a pipe to be held such that it may slide through the bearing whilst still accommodating lateral and pitch variations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: IMI Marston Limited
    Inventor: James L. Bates