Patents by Inventor John Laporga

John Laporga 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).

  • Manifold interface seal
    Patent number: 11976730
    Abstract: Systems and assemblies are provided for sealing an interface between a cylinder and a manifold corresponding to the cylinder. The cylinder comprises at least one port. A manifold interface is arranged adjacent to the at least one port. A seal is located inside of a circumferential pocket, wherein the circumferential pocket comprises at least a portion of the manifold interface. A spring is configured to preload the seal radially inward so that the seal stays in contact with the outer surface of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Mainspring Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Walters, Michael Buchman, Cameron Wylie, Kaley Boyce, John Laporga, David DeGraaff
  • MANIFOLD INTERFACE SEAL
    Publication number: 20220154830
    Abstract: Systems and assemblies are provided for sealing an interface between a cylinder and a manifold corresponding to the cylinder. The cylinder comprises at least one port. A manifold interface is arranged adjacent to the at least one port. A seal is located inside of a circumferential pocket, wherein the circumferential pocket comprises at least a portion of the manifold interface. A spring is configured to preload the seal radially inward so that the seal stays in contact with the outer surface of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Walters, Michael Buchman, Cameron Wylie, Kaley Boyce, John Laporga, David DeGraaff