Patents by Inventor James R. Wenban

James R. Wenban 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).

  • Method of rotatably supporting two members with a foil bearing having a stiffener
    Patent number: 4195395
    Abstract: An improved stiffener element for use in foil journal bearings provides damping of eccentric shaft rotation in two bending modes of operation and also provide greater load capacity and higher speeds for the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Silver, James R. Wenban
  • Foil bearing
    Patent number: 4178046
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foil bearing in which the individual compliant foils are mounted intermediate the ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Silver, James R. Wenban
  • Foil bearing stiffener
    Patent number: 4153315
    Abstract: An improved stiffener element for use in foil journal bearings provides damping of eccentric shaft rotation in both bending and compression modes of operation and also provide greater load capacity and higher speeds for the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Silver, James R. Wenban