Bearing assembly and method

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Footland, Lenard A. (Department: 3682)

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Plain bearing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07018104

ABSTRACT:
A bearing assembly and method in which a bearing cage is disposed around a rotating member and a housing is disposed around the cage. A first portion of the radial outer surface of the cage extends in a slightly spaced relation to the corresponding portion of the inner surface of the housing, and a second portion of the radial outer surface of the cage projects from the first portion in a radial direction and engages the corresponding portion of the inner surface of the housing.

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