Patents by Inventor David Mormile

David Mormile 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).

  • SPRING SUPPORTED DUAL ELEMENT FACE SEAL WITH A RUN SURFACE SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20070182102
    Abstract: The invention provides a seal for a rotatable shaft. The seal includes an inner case mountable to the shaft and having a body and first and second flanges extending radially outward from the body. The seal includes first and second sealing discs operable to seal against the first and second flanges of the inner case. The sealing discs are immovably associated with a housing spaced from the shaft. A spring encircles the shaft and inner case to urge the sealing discs against the flanges. The spring rate of the spring is controlled to enhance sealing, reduce turning torque, and extend life of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: David Mormile, Mark Vinton
  • Spring supported dual element face seal with a run surface sleeve
    Publication number: 20050167927
    Abstract: The invention provides a seal for a rotatable shaft. The seal includes an inner case mountable to the shaft and having a body and first and second flanges extending radially outward from the body. The seal includes first and second sealing discs operable to seal against the first and second flanges of the inner case. The sealing discs are immovably associated with a housing spaced from the shaft. A spring encircles the shaft and inner case to urge the sealing discs against the flanges. The spring rate of the spring is controlled to enhance sealing, reduce turning torque, and extend life of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: David Mormile, Mark Vinton