Patents by Inventor Paul M. Cornish

Paul M. Cornish 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).

  • Planet washer
    Patent number: 5795258
    Abstract: A substantially flat, steel ring having an axis, has an axial end face with two parallel chordal grooves disposed symmetrically about a central aperture. A flat end surface between the chordal grooves engages an adjacent planet gear and ends of rollers supporting the planet gear. A portion of the chordal grooves is radially inward of the outer raceway of the rollers, providing a lubricant path between the planet washer and the planet gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Jan J. Faass, Paul M. Cornish, David R. Moulton
  • Thrust bearing assembly
    Patent number: 4883374
    Abstract: An improved thrust bearing assembly combines a thrust bearing with a thrust washer spacer which is attached to the trust bearing to provide a one-piece thrust bearing assembly. The spacer is made of plastic and has a variable predetermined axial thickness so as to facilitate the assembly of some automotive transmissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Thomas G. Rhoads, Paul M. Cornish
  • Low strength material housing bearing
    Patent number: 4350397
    Abstract: The bearing is particularly adapted for use in the bore of a low strength material housing. The bearing includes a race with a plurality of rollers contained in the race. The length of the race is greater than the race-roller contact length. The race includes an annular, radially extending portion spaced lengthwise from one end of the rollers and a reduced, outside diameter extending lengthwise from the annular portion to a point closer to the annular portion than the closest race-roller contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Paul M. Cornish, Charles E. Condon, Jr.