Patent ID: 7331589

Claim:
A dual axis bushing assembly, comprising: (a) an outer bushing comprising: (i) an outer surface portion A, wherein the outer surface portion A includes a central axis A; (ii) an inner through opening B, wherein the inner through opening B includes a central axis B; and (iii) wherein central axis A and central axis B intersect at one point such that inner through opening B is skewed relative to the outer surface portion A; (b) an inner bushing comprising: (i) an outer surface portion C, wherein the outer surface portion C includes a central axis C; (ii) an inner through opening D, wherein the inner through opening D includes a central axis D; and (iii) wherein central axis C and central axis D intersect at one point such that inner through opening D is skewed relative to the outer surface portion C; (c) wherein the inner bushing is engageable and rotatable in the outer bushing; and (d) wherein the inner bushing includes a head comprising an annular recess, with said annular recess running about the inner through opening D, being shielded from an exterior environment of the dual axis bushing assembly via the head of the inner bushing, and being adaptable for receiving a snap ring therein whereby effects of said exterior environment upon said snap ring are minimized and whereby a head of a relatively greater height can be provided.