Patents by Inventor Alexander Goloff

Alexander Goloff 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).

  • Seal assembly for rotary mechanisms
    Patent number: 3931977
    Abstract: An improved rotary mechanism such as a rotary engine provided with improved seals. The mechanism includes an operating chamber with a rotor therein, the rotor being provided with at least one seal receiving groove. An improved seal is located in the groove and comprises a seal element extending partially out of the groove, a spring secured to the seal for biasing the seal into sealing engagement with the chamber walls, and a carrier element secured to the spring. The carrier element includes resilient means having an unstressed width slightly greater than the width of the groove to grip the groove to positively retain the unitized seal assembly therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Alexander Goloff