Patents by Inventor Phillipe Bariod

Phillipe Bariod 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).

  • Preloaded cushioned bearing assembly
    Patent number: 6416226
    Abstract: In a bearing assembly for a steering column assembly for example, the bearing assembly comprising an axially split bearing and elastomeric crown, the crown acting to close the split, there is disclosed an improved elastomeric crown. The crown includes a plurality of passageway extending through the crown. The crown also includes a plurality of ribs extending outwardly of the crown. The improved elastomeric crown allows more constant pressure fields and low torque variations of a shaft running in the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Glacier Garlock Bearings, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Provence, Phillipe Bariod