Patents by Inventor Paul M. Masini

Paul M. Masini 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).

  • Rotary union for directing a heat exchange fluid
    Patent number: 7475914
    Abstract: A rotary union for supplying a heat exchange fluid to a rotating body includes a pair of hydrodynamic bushing bearings to retain the union housing within the desired alignment with the rotating body, a thrust bearing assembly secured to the rotating body, and a seal assembly positioned forwardly of the pair of bushing bearings. The hydrodynamic bushing bearings are located within the union and are lubricated by the flow of the heat exchange fluid within the union.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Mark G. Pospisil, Zbigniew Kubala, Paul M. Masini