Bearings – Rotary bearing – Plain bearing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-03
2008-12-09
Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3682)
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Plain bearing
C384S147000, C384S152000, C384S213000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07461977
ABSTRACT:
A pivot assembly to permit relative pivotal motion of a sleeve of the pivot assembly about a pivot axis. The pivot assembly may contain a spherical bearing assembly therein. The spherical bearing assembly may include a spherical portion and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion is operable to form a sealing surface, e.g., a sealing member may seal directly with the tubular portion.
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Busboom Garry W.
Davis Benjamin P.
Exmark Manufacturing Company Incorporated
Hannon Thomas R
Mueting Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.
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