Patents by Inventor Craig Geyer

Craig Geyer 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).

  • Orbital seat in a butterfly valve
    Patent number: 10400897
    Abstract: A sealing member is described including a surface contacting a valve body that is at least a portion of a sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: DeZURIK, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Geyer, Steven K. Neu
  • ORBITAL SEAT IN A BUTTERFLY VALVE
    Publication number: 20160069459
    Abstract: A sealing member is described including a surface contacting a valve body that is at least a portion of a sphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: DeZURIK, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Geyer, Steven K. Neu
  • Hybrid rotary control valve assembly
    Patent number: 5618026
    Abstract: There is provided a hybrid rotary control valve for use on existing rotary concentric control valve, or ball valve, platforms. In particular, the hybrid rotary control valve comprises a concentric valve chamber, adjustable valve seat, eccentric control valve plug, and retainer. In addition, a flexible seal or ring is situated between the adjustable valve seat and retainer to provide adjustable positioning of the adjustable valve seat when installed about a flow channel of the valve chamber and dynamic adjusting of the adjustable valve seat when engaged and disengaged by the eccentric control valve plug. Further, the adjustable valve seat includes an orifice that is offset from the center axis of the valve seat. By rotating the position of the valve seat, the flow characteristic of the control valve may be adjusted in an economical and efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: General Signal Corporation
    Inventor: Craig Geyer