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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172689 | Fixed-type constant velocity universal joint A fixed-type constant velocity universal joint can sufficiently interpose a lubricant between a torque transmitting ball and a guide groove, and reduce frictional force. The fixed-type constant velocity universal joint of the present invention includes an outer join... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167726 | Constant velocity joint grease cap with increased torsional compliance A sealing cover assembly for an articulating joint. The articulating joint includes a first rotational member and a second rotational member. The sealing cover assembly includes a first portion having a plurality of fastening portions. The fastening portions are cou... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8118682 | Universal joint and method for production thereof A universal joint which retains a lubricant, is capable of suppressing the exudation of a lubricating component to a minimum amount and preventing the lubricant from scattering from an open portion when the lubricant is deformed by an external force, and a method fo... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7905785 | Sealing assembly An embodiment of a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member having a generally cylindrical surface. The generally cylindrical surface is defined, at least in part, by a groove portion. The constant velocity joint further includes a grease cover sel... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7690999 | Shaft coupling A shaft coupling includes plates fitted on ends of input and output shafts, respectively. A plurality of guide grooves are formed in the opposed surfaces of the plates, respectively, so that each of the grooves extends perpendicular to the corresponding groove forme... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7591729 | Double constant velocity universal joint A double constant velocity universal joint includes two constant velocity universal joints, each having a cylindrical outer joint member with a plurality of axially extending guide grooves in a spherical inner circumferential surface thereof, an inner joint member w... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7384673 | Convoluted boot and constant velocity joint lubricant A convoluted boot for constant velocity joints and a constant velocity joint lubricant for use in such a convoluted boot. An additive which is added to the constant velocity joint lubricant and/or to the convoluted boot material is provided. The additive comprises a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377339 | System and method for damping vibration in a drill string A system for damping vibration in a drill string can include a valve assembly having a supply of a fluid, a first member, and a second member capable of moving in relation to first member in response to vibration of the drill bit. The first and second members define... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357720 | Cross joint A cross joint comprises yokes each formed with a bearing hole and a spider shaft rotatably fitted into the bearing hole through a rolling bearing. The spider shaft is formed with a contact portion with the rolling bearing, the contact portion having its outside diam... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7275605 | Rotatable drill shoe A rotatable drilling shoe attachable to a section of casing that allows for drilling and casing of a well bore in a single trip. The drilling shoe includes a fixed section and a rotatable section that has a drillable bit attached thereto. The drilling shoe further i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252616 | Torque transfer device having a constant velocity joint output A torque transfer device, such as a transfer case for a motor vehicle, having a constant velocity joint integrated therewith is disclosed. In one embodiment, the constant velocity joint includes an outer race rotatably mounted within the torque transfer device and a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7222426 | Method of forming a constant velocity joint The present invention is directed to a constant velocity joint (“CV joint”) and, more particularly, to a Rzeppa CV joint and method of forming the same. The method generally includes the steps of forming a bell shaped outer bearing race and separating the bell s... | 05/29/2007 |
| 6988949 | Constant velocity joint vent valve A vent valve for use in a constant velocity joint having a vent aperture in communication with a joint chamber comprises a body having a first end and a second end and at least one flat extending therebetween; and an umbrella shaped flexible retention cap disposed a... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6805082 | Valve timing adjustment device A valve timing adjusting device sets an amount of phase shift of a driven shaft with respect to a drive shaft. A first hole in a first rotor forms a first track extending in order to vary its radial distance from a rotation center line. The first hole makes contact ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6793581 | Venting solution for constant velocity joint A constant velocity joint for use with an automotive vehicle. The constant velocity joint includes an outer race and an inner race supported within the outer race. The constant velocity joint includes a cover, wherein that cover creates a barrier between a lubricant... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6736729 | Constant velocity joint and method of making same A constant velocity joint wherein one or more of the outer ball tracks, the inner ball tracks, or the balls have textured surfaces such as dimples or raised ridges to increase lubrication of the joint and enhance performance characteristics. ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6663494 | Constant velocity joint, grease cover and flange assembly An improved constant velocity joint grease cover and flange assembly and method of making the same. The constant joint has a mating surface with a first anti-slip portion. The flange has a mating surface with a second anti-slip portion, the grease cover h... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6579187 | Shield for use in a constant velocity joint A barrier for use in a constant velocity joint wherein the constant velocity joint has a lubricant within an outer race and a boot secured to a boot cover. The barrier includes a shield wherein that shield is in contact with the outer race and the boot co... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6530843 | Constant velocity joint vent A constant velocity joint vent for use in a constant velocity joint. The vent includes a permeable membrane located within a chamber of the vent. The vent further includes a neck having a plurality of orifices thereabout, wherein the orifices allow gases ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6378630 | Locking swivel device A locking swivel device is provided for connection with a proximal end of a drill string and for conducting a drilling fluid to the drill string. The device is comprised of a housing and a mandrel rotatably supported within the housing such that an annula... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6350202 | Constant velocity fixed joint with control element A constant velocity fixed joint has an outer part 1, an inner part 9, a cage 18 and balls 23 which are guided by the cage 18 in the outer running grooves 5 of the outer part 1 and in the inner running grooves 14 of the inner part 9. The inner part 9 is he... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6280337 | Constant velocity joint with improved profile A constant velocity ball joint includes an outer race having a plurality of first tracks separated by first lands. Each first land has a first land surface. The joint further includes an inner race having a plurality of second tracks separated by second l... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6174240 | Constant velocity universal joint with lubricant reservoir A constant velocity universal joint has an outer part (1), an inner part (12) arranged in the outer part (1), and a cage (24) for guiding balls (23) each accommodated in an inner track (14) and an outer track (3). A control element (29) is arranged betwee... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6149524 | Constant velocity joint In a constant velocity joint, the inner running grooves start from a first end of the inner part and extend along the entire length of the inner part as far as a second end. The inner running grooves are open toward the second end, and toward a central re... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6089984 | Constant velocity fixed joint with control element The invention relates to a constant velocity fixed joint having an outer part 1 carrying a supporting element 9. An inner part 11 has a hollow spherical control face 17. A cage 18 is guided on the inner part 11 and holds balls 21 which, transmit torque be... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5116293 | Four wheel drive transfer case with CV joint angled front output shaft A torque transfer case includes an output shaft angled relative to an input shaft by the use of a constant velocity (CV) universal joint. The CV joint is contained within a hollow drive sprocket rotatably supported within a housing by a pair of spaced apa... | 05/26/1992 |
| 4976638 | Surface drive for marine craft having inboard engine An improved surface drive for a marine craft having an inboard engine in which propeller generated thrust forces are transferred directly and co-linearly from the propeller shaft, through a constant velocity U-joint to the engine or transmission shaft to ... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4934909 | Scroll compressor with rotation preventing apparatus A scroll compressor having a stationary scroll member and a rotary scroll member. The compressor is provided with a mechanism for obtaining an orbital movement of the rotary scroll member while preventing a rotation thereof about its own axis. The mechani... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4926972 | Method of and apparatus for injecting liquid into boot for joint units The diametrically larger end of a boot abutted on the open end of a joint unit on a vertical posture driving shaft is separated from the open end and held there while a liquid such as a grease is injected through the opening thus created. The end of the b... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4820238 | Universal joint having a flexible boot A universal joint provided with a joint body having an inner ring disposed at one end of a first shaft and an outer ring disposed at one end of a second shaft, and a flexible boot fitted at its opposite ends to said outer ring and the first shaft. Inside ... | 04/11/1989 |
