Patents by Inventor Rick L. Frame

Rick L. Frame 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).

  • Piston ring coating
    Patent number: 5713324
    Abstract: A system for preventing microwelding of a piston ring installed in a circumferential groove of a piston, wherein the ring has at least one piston groove engaging surface which is coated with thermal set resin, polytetrafluoroethylene and molydisulfide. This composition provides critical lubrication during the piston and piston ring break-in period and prevents localized high pressure, and high temperature areas which promote microwelding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Rick L. Frame, Paul D. Macy, Mark M. Shuster