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Alan B. Waits

Examiner (ID: 18591, Phone: (571)270-3664 , Office: P/3656 )

Most Active Art Unit
3656
Art Unit(s)
3656, 3682, 3617
Total Applications
1512
Issued Applications
997
Pending Applications
118
Abandoned Applications
438

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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17/358232
SHEET METAL PANEL RACEWAY INCLUDING A FLANGE FOR ROLLING ELEMENTS Jun 24, 2021 Abandoned
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17/358267
Sheet metal panel raceway including recesses Jun 24, 2021 Issued
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17/353197
Hydrodynamic sliding bearing Jun 20, 2021 Issued
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18/010605
Damper Jun 9, 2021 Issued
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17/342663
System and method for race geometry and pressure seal for use in space suits Jun 8, 2021 Issued
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17/340192
Lightweight radially outer ring for a hub-wheel assembly Jun 6, 2021 Issued
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18/012241
GUIDE DEVICE Jun 3, 2021 Abandoned
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17/337695
Rotation induction device for vehicle Jun 2, 2021 Issued
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17/337639
Rotation induction device for vehicle Jun 2, 2021 Issued
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17/337915
Rotation induction device for vehicle Jun 2, 2021 Issued
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17/334071
Non-elliptical contact profile for roller bearing May 27, 2021 Issued
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18/008253
Guide Device And Mechanical System Comprising Such A Device May 27, 2021 Pending
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17/303435
Thrust bearing for a rotating machine May 27, 2021 Issued
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18/008329
Guide device and mechanical system comprising such a device May 27, 2021 Issued
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17/329353
Combined insulator and conductor assembly for bearings with clip-mounted conductor May 24, 2021 Issued
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17/326695
Self-powered sensorized rolling element May 20, 2021 Issued
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17/324325
Apparatus and method for assembling a split sleeve onto a shaft May 18, 2021 Issued
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17/315417
Actuator May 9, 2021 Issued
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17/315763
Light-weight wheel hub for a wheel hub assembly May 9, 2021 Issued
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17/926256
Attachment of PDC bearing members, bearing assemblies incorporating same and related methods May 9, 2021 Issued
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