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2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Fluid bearing

Reexamination Certificate

active

10609310

ABSTRACT:
A fluid dynamic bearing design featuring a shaft, a first and second conical bearing affixed, respectively, to a first and second end of the shaft, and asymmetric seals on each bearing. The asymmetric seals pump fluid into reservoirs on the first and second conical bearings.

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