1977-07-28
1979-01-23
Barefoot, Galen L.
Cutlery
308DIG8, 403, F16C 3300
Patent
active
041357736
ABSTRACT:
A fitting which can be snap-fit into a housing and used as a journal bearing, bushing fastener, or other machine element, comprising a unitary annular body of a resilient polymeric material, with molecular weight greater than 1,000,000. The body has two intersecting peripheral surfaces. A protuberance is located at such intersection to removably retain the body in the housing. The disclosures include steps for making the article. The article features greatly improved wear and life-cycle characteristics over similarly used prior art.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3203304 (1965-08-01), Rapata
patent: 3774983 (1973-11-01), Lagally
Barefoot Galen L.
Butler Douglas C.
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
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