Patents by Inventor John B. O'Rourke

John B. O'Rourke 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).

  • Lubrication system
    Patent number: 4445592
    Abstract: A lubrication system for a thrust and/or journal bearing for a shaft. The system comprises a viscosity pump mounted on the shaft within the thrust bearing housing, a main lubricant reservoir and a closed auxiliary reservoir. The pump inlet is connected to the auxiliary reservoir below the level at which the main reservoir is in communication with the auxiliary reservoir, the latter level being the desired level of lubricant in the housing. The pump outlet is arranged to supply lubricant to the bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: The Glacier Metal Company, Limited
    Inventors: Nigel H. New, John B. O'Rourke