Patents by Inventor Alan R. Gaul

Alan R. Gaul 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).

  • Flame arrestor
    Patent number: 4964882
    Abstract: The invention teaches a method of spacing the elements of a flame arrestor and securing that spacing in a simple and economical manner. A shim is used to space the elements, the elements are welded together and the shim is removed. This leaves a controlled flow path between the elements, but the spacing is such to prevent the propagation of a flame through the arrestor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan R. Gaul
  • Flame arrestor and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4785158
    Abstract: A method of spacing the elements of a flame arrestor and securing that spacing in a simple and economical manner. A shim is used to space the elements, the elements are welded together and the shim is removed. This leaves a controlled flow path between the elements but the spacing is such to prevent the propagation of a flame through the arrestor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan R. Gaul