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Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2010

Filed:

Apr. 14, 2009
Applicants:

Ronald W. Kerr, Geneva, IL (US);

Shellie Wonsowski, Warrneville, IL (US);

Michael P. Molitor, North Aurora, IL (US);

Terry J. Koehn, Geneva, IL (US);

Richard J. Beranek, Maple Park, IL (US);

Inventors:

Ronald W. Kerr, Geneva, IL (US);

Shellie Wonsowski, Warrneville, IL (US);

Michael P. Molitor, North Aurora, IL (US);

Terry J. Koehn, Geneva, IL (US);

Richard J. Beranek, Maple Park, IL (US);

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16F 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A radial cushioning apparatus including an inner member, an outer member, and an elastomer. The inner member accommodates a shaft passing endwise therethrough. The outer member is arranged in radially spaced relation from the inner member. The elastomer is secured to the inner and outer members and defines a plurality of collapsible spaces into which elastomer material can flex thereby cushioning radial deflection of the shaft.


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