Patents by Inventor Glenn M. Gregrich

Glenn M. Gregrich 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).

  • Patent number: 9222606
    Abstract: A supply hose includes a core tube, a first layer, a second layer, and a sheath. The core tube defines a hollow interior that surrounds a central axis and is configured to transport fluid therethrough. The first layer and/or the second layer provide tensile strength to the supply line. The first layer is disposed about the core tube and includes a plurality of first fibers. The first fibers are braided about the core tube at a first angle, relative to the central axis. The second layer is disposed directly on the exterior surface of the first layer and includes a plurality of second fibers. The second fibers are braided about the exterior surface of the first layer at a second angle, relative to the central axis. The sheath may be disposed about the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn M. Gregrich, Iani Manas, Charles T. Simmons
  • Patent number: 8356637
    Abstract: A supply hose includes a core tube, a first layer, a second layer, and a sheath. The core tube defines a hollow interior that surrounds a central axis and is configured to transport fluid therethrough. The first layer and/or the second layer provide tensile strength to the supply line. The first layer is disposed about the core tube and includes a plurality of first fibers. The first fibers are braided about the core tube at a first angle, relative to the central axis. The second layer is disposed directly on the exterior surface of the first layer and includes a plurality of second fibers. The second fibers are braided about the exterior surface of the first layer at a second angle, relative to the central axis. The sheath may be disposed about the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn M. Gregrich, Iani Manas, Charles T. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20100236655
    Abstract: A supply hose includes a core tube, a first layer, a second layer, and a sheath. The core tube defines a hollow interior that surrounds a central axis and is configured to transport fluid therethrough. The first layer and/or the second layer provide tensile strength to the supply line. The first layer is disposed about the core tube and includes a plurality of first fibers. The first fibers are braided about the core tube at a first angle, relative to the central axis. The second layer is disposed directly on the exterior surface of the first layer and includes a plurality of second fibers. The second fibers are braided about the exterior surface of the first layer at a second angle, relative to the central axis. The sheath may be disposed about the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn M. Gregrich, Iani Manas, Charles T. Simmons
  • Patent number: 6968106
    Abstract: An air blown fiber tube cable having improved thermal stability in contrast to conventional air blown fiber (ABF) tube cables and within which one or more air blown optical fiber units can be installed. The air blown fiber tube is formed from a cross-linked polyolefin (preferably cross-linked high density polyethylene) comprising at least one non-polymer filler material having a coefficient of thermal expansion less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of said tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.
    Inventors: Scott M. Chastain, Terri L. Dixon, Glenn M. Gregrich, Keith Quistorff, Brett W. Schultz
  • Patent number: 6853781
    Abstract: An air blown fiber tube cable having improved thermal stability in contrast to conventional air blown fiber (ABF) tube cables and within which one or more air blown optical fiber units can be installed. The air blown fiber tube is formed from a cross-linked polyolefin (preferably cross-linked high density polyethylene) comprising at least one non-polymer filler material having a coefficient of thermal expansion less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of said tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignees: Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp., Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M. Chastain, Terri L. Dixon, Glenn M. Gregrich, Keith Quistorff, Brett W. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20030035635
    Abstract: An air blown fiber tube cable having improved thermal stability in contrast to conventional air blown fiber (ABF) tube cables and within which one or more air blown optical fiber units can be installed. The air blown fiber tube is formed from a cross-linked polyolefin (preferably cross-linked high density polyethylene) comprising at least one non-polymer filler material having a coefficient of thermal expansion less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of said tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Scott M. Chastain, Terri L. Dixon, Glenn M. Gregrich, Keith Quistorff, Brett W. Schultz
  • Patent number: 6071579
    Abstract: A laminated air brake tubing includes inner and outer nylon layers with an intermediate fiber reinforcing layer. The tubing further includes one and preferably two layers of high density polyethylene positioned adjacent either of said nylon layers with a protective layer separating the fiber reinforcing layer from the high density polyethylene layer. The protective layer is preferably a thin layer of nylon or nylon alloy. Further, the high density polyethylene layer may include compatibilizing agents preventing delamination. The air brake tubing of the present invention meets the current requirements for air brake tubing, however it is less expensive than currently available air brake tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Furon
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Glenn M. Gregrich, Iani Manas
  • Patent number: 6066377
    Abstract: A laminated air brake tubing includes inner and outer nylon layers with an intermediate fiber reinforcing layer. The tubing further includes one and preferably two layers of high density polyethylene positioned adjacent either of said nylon layers. The polyethylene layers are cross-linked preferably by irradiation. Further, the high density polyethylene layer may include compatibilizing agents preventing delaminating. The air brake tubing of the present invention meets the current requirements for air brake tubing, however it is less expensive than currently available air brake tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Furon
    Inventors: Koksal Tonyali, Edward A. Green, Glenn M. Gregrich, Iani Manas