Bernard C Nowak

US Patent:

55493947, Aug 27, 1996

Filed:

Nov 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/336986

Inventors:

Bernard E. Nowak - Westlake OH
Joseph P. Reardon - Fairview Park OH

Assignee:

Hycomp, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16C 3322

US Classification:

384282

Abstract:

A bearing arrangement comprised of a substrate having a plurality of self-lubricating polyimide graphite-fiber reinforced composite bearing members secured to provide a bearing surface. The bearing arrangement being well suited for use under harsh conditions, including high temperatures, high impacts, and large loads.

US Patent:

56648901, Sep 9, 1997

Filed:

Jul 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/687193

Inventors:

Bernard E. Nowak - Westlake OH
Joseph P. Reardon - Fairview Park OH

Assignee:

Hycomp, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16C 3322

US Classification:

384282

Abstract:

A bearing arrangement comprised of a substrate having a plurality of self-lubricating polyimide graphite-fiber reinforced composite bearing members secured to provide a bearing surface. The bearing arrangement being well suited for use under harsh conditions, including high temperatures, high impacts, and large loads.

US Patent:

54221501, Jun 6, 1995

Filed:

Dec 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/172479

Inventors:

Robert P. Scoular - Medina OH
Bernard E. Nowak - Westlake OH

Assignee:

HyComp, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B32B 700

US Classification:

428 33

Abstract:

A product having a wear-resistant surface wherein the product includes a substrate with cavity means in communication with a surface of the substrate wherein the cavity means has at least one wall having a length of at least 1/4". A fiber-reinforced polymer composite having at least some fibers between 1/2" and 2" in length forms a wear-resistant cladding over the surface of the substrate and fills the cavity means to mechanically anchor the cladding to the substrate.