Patents by Inventor Albert Raymond Thomas

Albert Raymond Thomas 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).

  • Vane support assembly for rotary type positive displacement apparatus
    Patent number: 4087217
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vane support assembly for interconnecting and supporting the diametrically opposed vanes in rotary type positive displacement apparatus. Alternate embodiments translatably couple the support rods with the vanes or rigidly couple the support rods with the opposed vanes and translatably couple intermediate portions thereof. Alternate forms of bearing assemblies are disclosed in conjunction with the assembly as well as various positioning of the associated springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Inventor: Albert Raymond Thomas
  • Vane support assembly for rotary type positive displacement apparatus
    Patent number: 4008020
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vane support assembly for interconnecting and supporting the diametrically opposed vanes in rotary type positive displacement apparatus. Alternate embodiments translatably couple the support rods with the vanes or rigidly couple the support rods with the opposed vanes and translatably couple intermediate portions thereof. Alternate forms of bearing assemblies are disclosed in conjunction with the assembly as well as various positioning of the associated springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1977
    Inventor: Albert Raymond Thomas