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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Stuart J. Ledingham, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Assignee:
Valu Engineering, Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 2/702 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 2/702 ;
Abstract
A flange bearing comprises a housing having a body with a reinforcing member encased therein. The housing provides strength and resistance to stress fracturing without the use of heavy materials, such as cast iron, or the use of ribs and recesses which can harbor contaminates. The bearing is preferably lightweight and easily cleaned. Also, a leveler constructed in accordance with the present invention provides similar advantages.