Patents by Inventor Donald J. Paquette

Donald J. Paquette 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).

  • Bearing design analysis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5459674
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing hydrodynamic bearings having movable bearing pads and a method for supporting a rotating shaft with such bearings. Bearing pad position under load is calculated using finite element analysis to determine influence coefficients, which are then used in conjunction with a two-dimensional model of the fluid film to provide the steady-state behavior of the bearing. The bearing design is altered until an acceptable design is arrived at. A bearing designed according to this method can be used to support a rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: KMC, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell D. Ide, Donald J. Paquette
  • Bearing design analysis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5455778
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing hydrodynamic bearings having movable bearing pads and a method for supporting a rotating shaft with such bearings. Bearing pad position under load is calculated using finite element analysis to determine influence coefficients, which are then used in conjunction with a two-dimensional model of the fluid film to provide the steady-state behavior of the bearing. The bearing design is altered until an acceptable design is arrived at. A bearing designed according to this method can be used to support a rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Inventors: Russell D. Ide, Donald J. Paquette