Patents by Inventor William E. Scheerer

William E. Scheerer 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).

  • Thrust bearing with resilient retention tang
    Patent number: 5007746
    Abstract: A thrust bearing is provided with resilient mounting tangs in the form of one or more axially and radially projecting leaf springs. Each leaf spring is shaped with a wedge-like camming surface which facilitates the insertion and centering of each tang within a mounting recess formed in a bearing housing. As the tang is wedged and cammed within its mounting recess, the leaf spring is resiliently deflected and compressed therein to securely anchor the bearing in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventors: Albert J. Matzelle, William E. Scheerer