Patents by Inventor Willard Catron

Willard Catron 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).

  • Nickel-boron coating applied to a ball bearing joint
    Publication number: 20080008520
    Abstract: An automotive ball joint assembly includes a polymeric bearing disposed within a housing. The bearing includes an inner surface. A metallic stud includes a first end having a substantially spherical member and a second end having a shaft. The spherical member includes an outer surface capable of pivotal engagement with the bearing inner surface. A nickel-boron coating is applied to the outer surface of the spherical member to protect the spherical member against wear from friction, impact and corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Sumita Pal, Michael Martyniak, Willard Catron