Patents by Inventor David J. Grulke

David J. Grulke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220136559
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed that includes a first component with a first bearing surface, and a second component with a second bearing surface. A fluid is disposed between the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface supporting the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface in a non-contact rotational relationship. The first bearing surface, or the second bearing surface, or both the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface include a surface layer with solid lubricant 2D nanoparticles in a matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Poteet, David J. Grulke
  • Patent number: 11221039
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed that includes a first component with a first bearing surface, and a second component with a second bearing surface. A fluid is disposed between the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface supporting the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface in a non-contact rotational relationship. The first bearing surface, or the second bearing surface, or both the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface include a surface layer with solid lubricant 2D nanoparticles in a matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Poteet, David J. Grulke
  • Publication number: 20200362900
    Abstract: A method of making an assembly is disclosed. According to the method, a curable sealant is applied to a metal surface of a first article, and the curable sealant and first article are stored under conditions to maintain the curable sealant in an at least partially uncured state. The method further includes contacting the curable sealant on the first article metal surface with an electrically conductive surface of a second article, and curing the curable sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Marc E. Gage, David J. Grulke, Michael E. Folsom, Blair A. Smith, Mark S. Busha, Kerry L. Davis
  • Patent number: 10760609
    Abstract: A method of making an assembly is disclosed. According to the method, a curable sealant is applied to a metal surface of a first article, and the curable sealant and first article are stored under conditions to maintain the curable sealant in an at least partially uncured state. The method further includes contacting the curable sealant on the first article metal surface with an electrically conductive surface of a second article, and curing the curable sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc E. Gage, David J. Grulke, Michael E. Folsom, Blair A. Smith, Mark S. Busha, Kerry L. Davis
  • Publication number: 20180300682
    Abstract: Embodiments herein include a computer-implemented method of a web application platform stored on a memory. The web application platform is executed by a processor coupled to the memory. The computer-implemented method of a web application platform includes receiving a parts list as an input and comparing attributes of the parts list with data standards. The computer-implemented method also includes producing material of concern data for the parts list based on the comparison of the attributes and evaluating the material of concern data against at least one preset material of concern list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Sandesh Swamidas, Harish Shivarudra Gowda, David J. Grulke
  • Publication number: 20180194966
    Abstract: A high temperature coating includes a silicone resin, a mass of nanoclay particles dispersed in the silicone resin, a surfactant and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Poteet, Marc E. Gage, David J. Grulke
  • Publication number: 20180195551
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed that includes a first component with a first bearing surface, and a second component with a second bearing surface. A fluid is disposed between the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface supporting the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface in a non-contact rotational relationship. The first bearing surface, or the second bearing surface, or both the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface include a surface layer with solid lubricant 2D nanoparticles in a matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Poteet, David J. Grulke
  • Publication number: 20170227041
    Abstract: A method of making an assembly is disclosed. According to the method, a curable sealant is applied to a metal surface of a first article, and the curable sealant and first article are stored under conditions to maintain the curable sealant in an at least partially uncured state. The method further includes contacting the curable sealant on the first article metal surface with an electrically conductive surface of a second article, and curing the curable sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Marc E. Gage, David J. Grulke, Michael E. Folsom, Blair A. Smith, Mark S. Busha, Kerry L. Davis
  • Publication number: 20150246721
    Abstract: An aircraft propeller taper bore insert apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tapered outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is dimensioned and configured to fit within and be of substantially a same size and shape as an aircraft propeller taper bore or an aircraft propeller balancing tube. The inner surface defines an inner cavity configured to receive a balancing medium and includes a plurality of retention formations arranged thereon and configured to support the balancing medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Blair A. Smith, David J. Grulke
  • Patent number: 8882464
    Abstract: An aircraft propeller taper bore insert apparatus includes a tapered outer surface, the outer surface dimensioned and configured to fit within and be of substantially a same size and shape as an aircraft propeller taper bore or an aircraft propeller balancing tube, and an inner surface, the inner surface defining an inner cavity configured to receive a balancing medium, the inner surface comprising a plurality of retention formations arranged thereon, and the plurality of retention formations being configured to support the balancing medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Blair A. Smith, David J. Grulke
  • Publication number: 20140005294
    Abstract: A water-based silicone coating composition comprises (a) about 39.6 wt % to about 67.3 wt % of a silicone resin emulsion; (b) about 8.3 wt % to about 19.2 wt % of a non-water reactive leafing filler material having a laminar structure; (c) about 0.05 wt % to about 3.0 wt % of a water soluble nonionic surfactant; (d) about 0.05 wt % to about 0.15 wt % of a minimally toxic biocide solution including at least one active biocide component effective against anaerobic sulfur-reducing bacteria; and (e) about 10.35 wt % to about 52.0 wt % of water. The sum of components a, b, c, d, and e total 100 wt % of the coating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc E. Gage, David J. Grulke, Blair A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130039765
    Abstract: An aircraft propeller taper bore insert apparatus includes an outer surface, the outer surface dimensioned and configured to fit within an aircraft propeller taper bore or an aircraft propeller balancing tube, and an inner surface, the inner surface defining an inner cavity configured to receive a balancing medium, the inner surface comprising a plurality of retention formations arranged thereon, and the plurality of retention formations being configured to support the balancing medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Blair A. Smith, David J. Grulke
  • Patent number: 5477918
    Abstract: Water based silicone coating compositions are provided offer superior coating properties, durability and resistance to high temperatures and to the effects of corrosive environments. These coating compositions are especially useful for coating the external and intricate internal surfaces of high temperature aluminum heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Grulke, Marc E. Gage
  • Patent number: 5421865
    Abstract: Water based silicone coating compositions are provided that offer superior coating properties, durability and resistance to high temperatures and to the effects of corrosive environments. These coating compositions are especially useful for coating the external and intricate internal surfaces of high temperature aluminum heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Grulke, Marc E. Gage