Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Pierz

Stephen J. Pierz 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: 20080277052
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structure having a continuous form at a site. The method and apparatus includes providing a combination of a supply of tire segments and a solid polyurea component, mixing a liquid polyurea component with the combination, and extruding the mixture through an outlet to create a continuous affixed form at the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Pierz, John M. Spangler
  • Publication number: 20080277051
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structure having a continuous form at a site. The method and apparatus includes providing a supply of tire segments, heating the segments to a flow consistency, and extruding the segments through an outlet to create a form at the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen J. Pierz
  • Patent number: 6092809
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement for sealing lubricating oil in and debris out of a final drive of an earth moving machine is disclosed. The sealing arrangement includes a secondary seal for use in severe environments to protect a primary oil seal. The secondary seal is disposed radially outboard of the primary seal and includes a continuous annular ring having a wear resistant reinforced composite sealing portion. The sealing portion is constructed of a cured mix of an elastomer and reinforcing fibers, having an axial sealing face positionable in dynamic sealing contact with a radial surface of a first member of the final drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Keifer, Stephen J. Pierz, Gregory M. Wetterich