Patents by Inventor Dean Runkle

Dean Runkle 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).

  • Fluid actuator
    Patent number: 4343225
    Abstract: A fluid actuator housing (40) supports an output member 56 and a valve assembly (62). The valve assembly controls fluid communication to a pair of chambers (58, 60) to reciprocate the output member within the housing. The first part (64) of the valve assembly directs fluid communication to the chambers and the second part (66) is engageable with the output member to control movement of the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: The Bendix Corporation
    Inventors: Dean Runkle, Robert K. Wilson, William E. Monroe