Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Brittain, James R. (Department: 3677)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
C403S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040833
ABSTRACT:
A ball joint includes: a ball stud having a spherical ball part and a shank part extending from the spherical ball part; a bearing cupping the spherical ball part of the ball stud; and a housing holding the bearing therein. The housing is provided with a recess in an inner surface thereof. The bearing deforms to enter into the recess of the housing in such a manner that a space is formed between the bearing and the spherical ball part.
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Brittain James R.
Ladas and Parry LLP
Musashi Seimitsu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
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