Patents by Inventor Paul John Bibb

Paul John Bibb 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).

  • Securing members together by spring rings
    Patent number: 6354952
    Abstract: A spring ring (41) of rectangular cross section has adjacent its ends arms which extend generally radially outwardly. The ring (41) is used to hold together two members (31, 40) in telescopic engagement by engaging in an internal groove (45) in one member and in an external groove (46) in the other. During assembly of the members the ring is located entirely in one of the grooves by a holding element (51) supported wholly by the arms on the ring. After assembly the holding element is withdrawn radially outwardly through a slot (47) in the external member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: GKN Automotive AG
    Inventors: Frederick William Boulton, Paul John Bibb, Anthony Green