Patents by Inventor Brian Biller

Brian Biller 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).

  • Publication number: 20250146598
    Abstract: One or more packing systems and/or methods of manufacture are disclosed for a valve seal with lowered emissions while being complaint with fire standards. The packing system may have alternating mid-layers, a top layer, a bottom layer, and a first end cap and a second end cap. The layers can be formed of a flexible graphite-based material and/or a metal and/or non-fluoropolymer material. The layers may be bonded together and expand under compression to form a seal between a valve stem and a stuffing box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: EGC Operating Company LLC (dba EGC Enterprises Inc.)
    Inventors: Robert Garlock, Brian Biller, Thom Jessup
  • Patent number: 11746925
    Abstract: One or more packing systems and/or methods of manufacture are disclosed for a valve seal with lowered emissions while being complaint with fire standards. The packing system may have alternating mid-layers, a top layer, a bottom layer, and a first end cap and a second end cap. The layers can be formed of a flexible graphite-based material and/or a perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) material. The layers may be bonded together and expand under compression to form a seal between a valve stem and a stuffing box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Garlock, Brian Biller, Thom Jessup
  • Patent number: 11441710
    Abstract: A seal clamp assembly for sealing a female and male member together may include a seal configured to be positioned over the female and male members, the seal having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, and a retainer configured to be positioned over the seal, the retainer having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, wherein the retainer has a serpentine configuration along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: EGC ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Biller, Michael Bartos, Jeffrey Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220252181
    Abstract: One or more packing systems and/or methods of manufacture are disclosed for a valve seal with lowered emissions while being complaint with fire standards. The packing system may have alternating mid-layers, a top layer, a bottom layer, and a first end cap and a second end cap. The layers can be formed of a flexible graphite-based material and/or a perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) material. The layers may be bonded together and expand under compression to form a seal between a valve stem and a stuffing box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Garlock, Brian Biller, Thom Jessup
  • Publication number: 20220010899
    Abstract: Provided is a seal clamp assembly for sealing a female and male member together. The seal clamp assembly includes a seal configured to be positioned over the female and male members, the seal having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, and a retainer configured to be positioned over the seal, the retainer having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, wherein the retainer has a serpentine configuration along its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: BRIAN BILLER, MICHAEL BARTOS, JEFFREY EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20180215981
    Abstract: A thermal storage device includes a fabric base and a phase-change material provided on the base for storing and releasing heat applied to the thermal storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: BRIAN BILLER, Richard L. DUDMAN, Michael BARTOS
  • Publication number: 20080090043
    Abstract: A pressure distribution pad for use in laminating applications includes a flexible graphite core that is laminated or coated with a thin film or a fibrous scrim or fabric. The graphite core may be coated on one or both sides. Two or more coatings may be utilized. The pressure distribution pads may be reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Biller