Patents by Inventor Ron Hearidge

Ron Hearidge 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).

  • Compensating linkage
    Patent number: 6551004
    Abstract: A mechanical linkage for attaching a first load-carrying member to a second load-carrying member includes an elongated race that defines an axis and at least one ball. The elongated race is formed with an aperture that is surrounded by two opposed faces and two opposed semi-circular surfaces. Importantly, each face is formed with a channel that extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to the direction of the axis of the race. The ball is formed with a cylindrical thru-hole that passes through the center of the ball to allow the ball to be attached to the first load-carrying member while disposed within the aperture of the race. The race holds the ball but allows for limited rotation of the ball and translational movement of the ball along the axis of the race. The race includes an extension for attachment to the second load-carrying member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Ron Hearidge
  • Compensating linkage
    Publication number: 20020118996
    Abstract: A mechanical linkage for attaching a first load-carrying member to a second load-carrying member includes an elongated race that defines an axis and at least one ball. The elongated race is formed with an aperture that is surrounded by two opposed faces and two opposed semi-circular surfaces. Importantly, each face is formed with a channel that extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to the direction of the axis of the race. The ball is formed with a cylindrical thru-hole that passes through the center of the ball to allow the ball to be attached to the first load-carrying member while disposed within the aperture of the race. The race holds the ball but allows for limited rotation of the ball and translational movement of the ball along the axis of the race. The race includes an extension for attachment to the second load-carrying member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Ron Hearidge
  • Support clip
    Patent number: D393201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventors: Ron Hearidge, Timothy A. Clegg