Patents by Inventor Michael Schlags

Michael Schlags 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).

  • Patent number: 10359073
    Abstract: A wheel bearing and hub system (WBHS) that functions to facilitate a vehicle wheel hub and tire to rotate with an axle. The WBHS includes a wheel bearing assembly and a wheel hub. The bearing assembly has an outer member with inward extending slots and an inner member that is located and secured within the outer member. The inner member has an outer race, an inner race, a plurality of ball bearings and a retainer within a channel between the hub races, and a center opening. The wheel bearing assembly is inserted into the center of the wheel hub, which has a front member and a rear member. An axle is then inserted into and attached within the channel, thereby facilitating the rotation of the axle and wheel hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Schlags
  • Publication number: 20180363699
    Abstract: A wheel bearing and hub system (WBHS) that functions to facilitate a vehicle wheel hub and tire to rotate with an axle. The WBHS includes a wheel bearing assembly and a wheel hub. The bearing assembly has an outer member with inward extending slots and an inner member that is located and secured within the outer member. The inner member has an outer race, an inner race, a plurality of ball bearings and a retainer within a channel between the hub races, and a center opening. The wheel bearing assembly is inserted into the center of the wheel hub, which has a front member and a rear member. An axle is then inserted into and attached within the channel, thereby facilitating the rotation of the axle and wheel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Schlags