Patents Represented by Attorney John C. Waddey & Patterson, P.C. Garvin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6012287
    Abstract: A fluid actuator system disposed for internally increasing fluid pressure therein. The system includes a first fluid actuator including a cylinder provided with a first axial bore having a first piston and piston rod reciprocally mounted therein. The first cylinder is provided with first and second inlet and outlet fluid passages communicating into the first axial bore for directing fluid in and out of the first axial bore. A second fluid actuator is provided which has a cylinder provided with a second axial bore having a second piston and piston rod reciprocally mounted therein. The second cylinder is provided with third and fourth inlet and outlet fluid passages communicating into the second axial bore for directing fluid in and out of the second axial. An end closure assembly common to the first and second cylinders for sealing one end of each of the cylinder is provided. The end closure assembly includes structure therein for internally increasing fluid pressure of the fluid actuator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: James O. Sims