Patents Assigned to Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 11619331Abstract: Gasket seals for high pressure applications include retaining elements with inner diameter seal elements that interlock with the retaining element to provide resistance to movement in both axial and radial directions between the retaining element and seal element. High pressure sealing may be accomplished using a metallic core retaining element to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through an inner diameter dielectric sealing element, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) inner diameter sealing ring. Flanges of a joint in a fluid flow ling may be bolted together with the gasket seal interposed therebetween. In the event of pressure changes, the inner diameter seal resists being drawn into the flow line, and resists axial movement relative to the retaining element, through dual locking members that secure the seal to the retaining element.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan M. Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley
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Patent number: 11543030Abstract: An electrically isolating gasket is disclosed wherein a coating layer is disposed on at least one conductive surface, and in some embodiments, on all surfaces or at least all of the conductive surfaces. The electrically isolating gasket includes a core gasket component, a ring seal component, and a non-conductive inner seal component. The coating layer can be, for example, polyimide, polyamide, ceramic, and aluminum oxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley
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Patent number: 11015710Abstract: An electrically isolating gasket is disclosed wherein a coating layer is disposed on at least one conductive surface, and in some embodiments, on all surfaces or at least all of the conductive surfaces. The electrically isolating gasket includes a core gasket component, a ring seal component, and a non-conductive inner seal component. The coating layer can be, for example, polyimide, polyamide, ceramic, and aluminum oxide.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley
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Patent number: 10920914Abstract: Gasket seals for high pressure applications include retaining elements with inner diameter seal elements that interlock with the retaining element to provide resistance to movement in both axial and radial directions between the retaining element and seal element. High pressure sealing may be accomplished using a metallic core retaining element to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through an inner diameter dielectric sealing element, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) inner diameter sealing ring. Flanges of a joint in a fluid flow ling may be bolted together with the gasket seal interposed therebetween. In the event of pressure changes, the inner diameter seal resists being drawn into the flow line, and resists axial movement relative to the retaining element, through dual locking members that secure the seal to the retaining element.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Bander, Patrick Robertson, David Wittekind, T. Scott Tanner
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Patent number: 10001235Abstract: Gasket seals for high pressure applications include retaining elements with inner diameter seal elements that interlock with the retaining element to provide resistance to movement in both axial and radial directions between the retaining element and seal element. High pressure sealing may be accomplished using a metallic core retaining element to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through an inner diameter dielectric sealing element, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) inner diameter sealing ring. Flanges of a joint in a fluid flow ling may be bolted together with the gasket seal interposed therebetween. In the event of pressure changes, the inner diameter seal resists being drawn into the flow line, and resists axial movement relative to the retaining element, through dual locking members that secure the seal to the retaining element.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Bander, Patrick Robertson, David Wittekind, T. Scott Tanner
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Publication number: 20150059810Abstract: An improved apparatus, system, and method for removing debris from lightweight components are disclosed. The improved apparatus can include an air mover, a cyclonic chamber in fluid communication with the air mover, an enclosure component operably attached with the cyclonic chamber, and a debris collection component in fluid communication with the cyclonic chamber. The lightweight components positioned inside the cyclonic chamber can be moved, rotated, or carried by cyclonic airflow, causing the lightweight components to hit against one another or against the sidewall, so as to separate the debris clung thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: GARLOCK PIPELINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Ian W. Brown
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Patent number: 8678398Abstract: Sealing systems for high pressure applications that provide electrical isolation between joined elements as well as enhanced resistance to leakage of media during a fire. High pressure sealing is accomplished using a metallic core to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through a dielectric sealing element, such as a spring-loaded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ring. Flanges of the joint may be bolted together with the seal interposed therebetween, and the flanges bolted together. In the event of a fire, heat may be generated that is at a high enough temperature to burn away the isolating material and PTFE ring. Systems of various embodiments provide a metal core backup seal and a compression limiter, which, respectively, prevent the media from leaking from the joint and maintain bolt load at the flanges.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thornton J. Anderson, Ben D. Kramer, Sigfrid Ruz, T. Scott Tanner
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Patent number: D917025Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Brown, Christopher Remley, Aaron Alfano