1981-07-31
1983-11-08
Footland, Lenard A.
Cutlery
384122, F16C 3206
Patent
active
044138644
ABSTRACT:
A gas bearing is provided which has a spherically contoured pocket with a gas supply passage which opens in the center of the pocket. The gas bearing is coupled to the load and is supported by a stem and a ball joint through which the gas is supplied to the bearing. An additional passage allows gas to flow between the pocket and a closed chamber in the bearing.
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Barrett Patrick J.
Footland Lenard A.
Griffin Roland I.
Optimetrix Corporation
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