Patents by Inventor John B. Thomson, Jr.

John B. Thomson, Jr. 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).

  • Linear motion bearing block
    Patent number: 4005913
    Abstract: At least two linear motion bearings are mounted coaxially within a housing for relative movement with respect to a shaft located in the bore of the bearings. Preferably, the bearings are of the recirculating ball type and may be self-aligning or non-self-aligning. Seals are provided to cooperate with the bearings and housing to form an enlarged lubricant reservoir between the bearings when externally lubricated bearings are utilized, and means are provided for preloading the bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1977
    Assignee: Thomson Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John B. Thomson, Jr.