Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Threaded fastener locked to a discreet structure – Fastener – or coaxial adjunct therefor – having sidewardly...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Swann, J J (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Threaded fastener locked to a discreet structure
Fastener, or coaxial adjunct therefor, having sidewardly...
C411S120000, C411S197000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06976816
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a connection between a spindle and a bearing assembly to retain the bearing assembly on the spindle. A combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly is provided to include a spindle, thrust washer, lock washer and nut in which the lock washer simultaneously locks the inner thrust washer and an outer spindle nut. According to the present invention, the thrust washer, lock washer and nut may be oriented at any angle relative to one another allowing for infinite bearing adjustment positions.
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Lyon Tom
Moreau Jeff
Moses Dave
Slesinski Steve
Dana Corporation
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Sharp Jeffrey A.
Swann J J
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