Patents by Inventor Ryan Meeks
Ryan Meeks 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).
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Publication number: 20260098227Abstract: A self-lubricating liner is provided that has a matrix material and an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) lubricant embedded in the matrix material. The matrix material and the lubricant are free of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) such as, but not limited to, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). In some embodiments, the liner further includes a fabric base embedded in the matrix material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2025Publication date: April 9, 2026Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Lili ABADI, William JANG, Carl HARTMAN, Ryan MEEKS
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Publication number: 20260063170Abstract: A wear resistant bearing system includes an inner member that has an internal core and a bearing surface which has a 50 Rockwell C scale hardness or greater. The inner member has a chemical composition that is uniform throughout the internal core and the bearings surface. The wear resistant bearing system includes an outer member that partially surrounds the inner member and includes a receiving surface that has liner system adhered thereto. The liner system includes a wear resistant matrix that has one or more reinforcing fiber systems and has one or more lubricative fibers system dispersed in the wear resistant matrix. The liner system has a wear surface that has portions of both the reinforcing fiber system and the lubricative fiber system. The wear surface is continuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Decker, Frank Adams, Carl Hartman, Jack Kuzminsky, Ryan Meeks
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Patent number: 12486868Abstract: A wear resistant bearing system includes an inner member that has an internal core and a bearing surface which has a 50 Rockwell C scale hardness or greater. The inner member has a chemical composition that is uniform throughout the internal core and the bearings surface. The wear resistant bearing system includes an outer member that partially surrounds the inner member and includes a receiving surface that has liner system adhered thereto. The liner system includes a wear resistant matrix that has one or more reinforcing fiber systems and has one or more lubricative fibers system dispersed in the wear resistant matrix. The liner system has a wear surface that has portions of both the reinforcing fiber system and the lubricative fiber system. The wear surface is continuous.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 2, 2025Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Decker, Frank Adams, Carl Hartman, Jack Kuzminsky, Ryan Meeks
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Publication number: 20250353439Abstract: The present invention is a portable hanger support device for transporting garments in a vehicle. The device includes a downward concave sweeping hook configured to anchor over a vehicle seat headrest, a right slant vertical segment member, a left slant vertical segment member, a semicircular lower hook bend for supporting a plurality of hangers, and an upward-extending hanger stopper stub to prevent lateral movement of hangers. The device abuts opposite (i.e., opposing) surfaces of the headrest to maintain a secure position and to support garments in an upright, aligned, wrinkle-free condition during transit. A smooth end cap is included on at least one end to prevent damage to vehicle interiors. The device further includes a removable ergonomic handgrip positioned on the right slant vertical segment member, providing user comfort and headrest protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2025Publication date: November 20, 2025Inventor: Ryan Meeks
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Patent number: 12297864Abstract: A linear guide mechanism includes a housing having an inside housing surface that defines a bore extending through the housing coaxial with a longitudinal axis. A shaft is disposed at least partially in the bore and is reciprocatably and linearly moveable in the bore along the longitudinal axis. The shaft has an exterior shaft surface. A self-lubricating liner is disposed in the bore between the inside housing surface and the exterior shaft surface. The self-lubricating liner has an inside liner surface that is in sliding engagement with the exterior shaft surface of the shaft. The self-lubricating liner has an exterior liner surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Jarrod McGuire, Ryan Meeks, Brad Haywood, Yishen Gu
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Patent number: 12044204Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring relubrication.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrook
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Patent number: 12018641Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring re-lubrication.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrook
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Publication number: 20230383789Abstract: A wear resistant bearing system includes an inner member that has an internal core and a bearing surface which has a 50 Rockwell C scale hardness or greater. The inner member has a chemical composition that is uniform throughout the internal core and the bearings surface. The wear resistant bearing system includes an outer member that partially surrounds the inner member and includes a receiving surface that has liner system adhered thereto. The liner system includes a wear resistant matrix that has one or more reinforcing fiber systems and has one or more lubricative fibers system dispersed in the wear resistant matrix. The liner system has a wear surface that has portions of both the reinforcing fiber system and the lubricative fiber system. The wear surface is continuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Decker, Frank Adams, Carl Hartman, Jack Kuzminsky, Ryan Meeks
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Publication number: 20230048155Abstract: A linear guide mechanism includes a housing having an inside housing surface that defines a bore extending through the housing coaxial with a longitudinal axis. A shaft is disposed at least partially in the bore and is reciprocatably and linearly moveable in the bore along the longitudinal axis. The shaft has an exterior shaft surface. A self-lubricating liner is disposed in the bore between the inside housing surface and the exterior shaft surface. The self-lubricating liner has an inside liner surface that is in sliding engagement with the exterior shaft surface of the shaft. The self-lubricating liner has an exterior liner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Jarrod McGuire, Ryan Meeks, Brad Haywood, Yishen Gu
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Publication number: 20220252042Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring re-lubrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrok
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Publication number: 20220252043Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring relubrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrok
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Patent number: 11353002Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring re-lubrication.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrook
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Publication number: 20200224636Abstract: A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring re-lubrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Meeks, Jarrod McGuire, Elizabeth Westbrook