Patents by Inventor Robert BRIDGEWATER

Robert BRIDGEWATER 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).

  • Aircraft bearing assembly
    Patent number: 8585291
    Abstract: An aircraft spherical bearing assembly comprises a first part which is in sliding contact with an intermediate part for sliding therebetween to form a spherical joint. A second slip path is provided between the intermediate component and an outer component which can be selectively actuated when the force through the first slip path exceeds a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventor: Robert Bridgewater
  • AIRCRAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120051679
    Abstract: An aircraft spherical bearing assembly (100, 200) comprises a first part (102, 202) which is in sliding contact with an intermediate part (104, 106, 204, 206) for sliding therebetween to form a spherical joint. A second slip path is provided between the intermediate component (104, 106, 204, 206) and an outer component (110, 112, 208) which can be selectively actuated when the force through the first slip path exceeds a predetermined level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIOMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Robert BRIDGEWATER