Bearings – Rotary bearing – Antifriction bearing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-19
2010-06-08
Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3656)
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Antifriction bearing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07731428
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle hub is provided that comprises a hub axle, a hub body rotatably mounted on the hub axle by a pair of bearings and at least one of the bearings having an inner tube. The bearings include an outer ring operatively coupled to the hub body, an inner ring operatively coupled to the hub axle, and a plurality of rolling components disposed between the outer ring and the inner ring. The inner tube is disposed with respect to the outer ring of at least one of the bearings such that at least a portion of the inner tube is disposed about the outer peripheral surface of the hub axle to form a small prescribed radial clearance therebetween.
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Global IP Counselors, LLP
Hannon Thomas R
Johnson Phillip A
Shimano Components (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
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