Patents by Inventor Jerry Dejong
Jerry Dejong 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).
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Patent number: 11746904Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Mainspring Energy, Inc.Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Publication number: 20220074493Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Patent number: 11193588Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Mainspring Energy, Inc.Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Publication number: 20200362966Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Patent number: 10731759Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Mainspring Energy, Inc.Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Publication number: 20190049012Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing ring assembly having a sealing ring and a reinforcement, configured to seal a high-pressure region from a lower pressure region of a piston and cylinder device. The sealing ring may be segmented, and a metal layer, wire, or other reinforcement may be affixed to the ring. The reinforcement is placed into tension against the sealing ring, which is correspondingly placed into compression. The composite structure of a relatively brittle sealing ring and reinforcement provides for reduced tensile loads in the sealing ring, thus extending life and reducing the likelihood of failure. The brittle portion of the sealing ring assembly may include a polymer or ceramic such as graphite, which is relatively less strong in tension than compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Matt Svrcek, Jodie Prudhomme, Jerry DeJong, Tom Hasler
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Patent number: 9074797Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for a two-axis tracking mechanism for a concentrated photovoltaic system. Two or more components forming the support structure of the two-axis tracker mechanism, which are assembled in the field and manufactured to allow one or more lasers to align the support structure of the two-axis tracker mechanism in three dimensions, vertical (X) dimension, horizontal (Y) dimension, and diagonal (Z) dimension, at a site where the concentrated photovoltaic system is to be installed. Adjustable leveling mechanisms are built into the two or more components forming the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: SOITEC SOLAR GMBHInventors: Wayne Miller, Jerry Dejong, Victor Ocegueda, Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Chris Paretich, Anthony Wlodarczyk
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Patent number: 8835747Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for a two axis tracking mechanism for a concentrated photovoltaic system. Two or more paddle structures containing multiple CPV modules are installed onto each tilt axle on the common roll axle as part of the two-axis tracking mechanism's solar array. The two or more paddle structures couple across the common roll axle on that tilt axle. The common roll axle and each paddle assembly are manufactured in simple modular sections that assemble easily in the field while maintaining the alignment of the tracker assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Soitec Solar GmbHInventors: Wayne Miller, Jerry Dejong, Victor Ocegueda, Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Anthony Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20120152311Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for a two axis tracking mechanism for a concentrated photovoltaic system. Two or more paddle structures containing multiple CPV modules are installed onto each tilt axle on the common roll axle as part of the two-axis tracking mechanism's solar array. The two or more paddle structures couple across the common roll axle on that tilt axle. The common roll axle and each paddle assembly are manufactured in simple modular sections that assemble easily in the field while maintaining the alignment of the tracker assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: GREENVOLTS, INCInventors: Wayne Miller, Jerry Dejong, Victor Ocegueda, Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Anthony Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20120152312Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for a two axis tracking mechanism for a concentrated photovoltaic system. Two or more components forming the support structure of the two-axis tracker mechanism, which are assembled in the field and are manufactured to allow one or more lasers to align the support structure of the two-axis tracker mechanism in three dimensions vertical (X) dimension, horizontal (Y) dimension, and diagonal (Z) dimension at a site where the concentrated photovoltaic system is to be installed. Adjustable leveling mechanisms are built into the two or more components forming the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: GREENVOLTS, INCInventors: Wayne Miller, Jerry Dejong, Victor Ocegueda, Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Chris Paretich, Anthony Wlodarczyk