Tire track roughened orifice compensated hydrostatic bearing
Patent 6056441 Issued on May 2, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 16, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 16, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesHydrostatic bearing Asymmetrically stepped hydrostatic bearing Adjustable gap hydrostatic element Axially fed hydrostatic bearing/seal Patent #: 5310265 InventorsApplicationNo. 991256 filed on 12/16/1997US Classes:384/118, Outer recess forming fluid pad384/100, Fluid bearing384/114RadialExaminersPrimary: Hannon, Thomas R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassF16C 032/06AbstractAn orifice compensated hydrostatic bearings wherein a roughened surface area retards the hydrostatic fluid flow exiting the hydrostatic bearing reducing the whirl frequency ratio while increasing the bearing stiffness and life. | |
