Patent ID: 6109796
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A bearing assembly for use in wheels for in-line roller skates and skateboards, said bearing assembly comprising:an outer race having an inner diameter surface, said outer race having an exterior end and an interior end, said inner diameter surface having an annular groove with its annular center offset from a midpoint of said outer race;an inner race concentric with said outer race, said inner race having an outer diameter surface, said inner race having a second exterior end and a second interior end, said outer diameter surface having a second annular groove with its annular center offset from a midpoint of said inner race, said second annular groove of said inner race being in alignment with said annular groove of said outer race;a plurality of bearings disposed between said annular groove and said second annular groove respectively of said outer and inner races;a cage adapted to retain said plurality of bearings in an equally spaced apart manner, said cage positioned at said interior ends of said inner and outer races;a sealing cap disposed between said inner and outer races at said exterior ends; andsaid interior ends of said inner and outer races define a plane, said plane intersecting said cage with said cage protruding axially outside of said races.