Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S447000, C029S450000, C029S451000, C029S898090, C029S898130
Reexamination Certificate
active
11345131
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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Ladas and Parry LLP
Omgba Essama
Usashi Seimitsu Kogyo Kabushiki
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