Patents by Inventor Jon M. Lenhert

Jon M. Lenhert 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: 11460112
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Robert T. Racicot, Kha V. Le
  • Patent number: 10626994
    Abstract: A scraper ring for a linear motion assembly including an annular body having a contact face adapted to contact an inner component, wherein the annular body comprises a material having a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of at least 75×10?6/° C. An assembly for linear motion including an outer component defining a bore and a first annular recess extending radially outward from the bore; an inner component disposed in the bore, wherein the inner component is adapted to translate longitudinally within the bore; and a scraper ring disposed in the first annular recess and contacting the inner component, wherein there is no component disposed between any portion of the spacer ring and the outer component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Oscar Bonifacio
  • Publication number: 20190309853
    Abstract: A scraper ring for a linear motion assembly including an annular body having a contact face adapted to contact an inner component, wherein the annular body comprises a material having a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of at least 75×10?6/° C. An assembly for linear motion including an outer component defining a bore and a first annular recess extending radially outward from the bore; an inner component disposed in the bore, wherein the inner component is adapted to translate longitudinally within the bore; and a scraper ring disposed in the first annular recess and contacting the inner component, wherein there is no component disposed between any portion of the spacer ring and the outer component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jon M. LENHERT, Oscar BONIFACIO
  • Publication number: 20190257429
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jon M. LENHERT, Robert T. RACICOT, Kha V. LE
  • Patent number: 10260634
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Robert T. Racicot, Kha V. Le
  • Patent number: 10184568
    Abstract: A bi-directional cryogenic rotary valve having a housing defining a fluid passageway, a control member rotatably disposed within the fluid passageway, and a seal assembly positioned along an inner surface of the housing to provide a bubble tight seal between the housing and the control member. The rotary valve adapted to operate at or near cryogenic temperatures (i.e., at ?160° C.) while maintaining an effective seal in both the forward and reverse directions. The rotary valve being capable of retrofitting against wear and operational stress sustained from repeated use and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Aaron V. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20160018002
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Robert T. Racicot, Kha V. Le
  • Publication number: 20150083955
    Abstract: A bi-directional cryogenic rotary valve having a housing defining a fluid passageway, a control member rotatably disposed within the fluid passageway, and a seal assembly positioned along an inner surface of the housing to provide a bubble tight seal between the housing and the control member. The rotary valve adapted to operate at or near cryogenic temperatures (i.e., at ?160° C.) while maintaining an affective seal in both the forward and reverse directions. The rotary valve being capable of retrofitting against wear and operational stress sustained from repeated use and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Aaron V. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20140361494
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed. The seal comprises a metal spring bonded to an elastomer body that is coupled to a polymer ring. The spring may comprise a cantilevered, overlapped metal strip. The elastomer and polymer mechanically interlock with radial members. The elastomer has contacting surfaces configured in outward extending radii to enhance forward edge loading and oil removal from the dynamic surface. In hydraulic service, the seal prevents the egress of hydraulic fluid and ingress of foreign particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jon M. Lenhert
  • Publication number: 20140361492
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed. The seal comprises a metal spring bonded to an elastomer body that is coupled to a polymer ring. The spring may comprise a cantilevered, overlapped metal strip. The elastomer and polymer mechanically interlock with radial members. The elastomer has contacting surfaces configured in outward extending radii to enhance forward edge loading and oil removal from the dynamic surface. In hydraulic service, the seal prevents the egress of hydraulic fluid and ingress of foreign particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jon M. Lenhert
  • Patent number: 8603411
    Abstract: A seal is formed of a material including a crosslinked fluoropolymer. The seal substantially prevents leaks in a high pressure pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Racicot, Jon M. Lenhert, Karthik Vaideeswaran, Christopher M. Comeaux
  • Publication number: 20130170980
    Abstract: A seal is formed of a material including a crosslinked fluoropolymer. The seal substantially prevents leaks in a high pressure pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Racicot, Jon M. Lenhert, Karthik Vaideeswaran, Christopher M. Comeaux
  • Patent number: 8382534
    Abstract: A stranded canted coil spring for electrical contact between adjoining elements is disclosed. The spring is formed from a stranded wire having coils that define a toroid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Jay C. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8349959
    Abstract: A seal is formed of a material including a crosslinked fluoropolymer. The seal substantially prevents leaks in a high pressure pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Racicot, Jon M. Lenhert, Karthik Vaideeswaran, Christopher Comeaux
  • Publication number: 20120177906
    Abstract: A composite material includes a thermoplastic material, and a metallic filler dispersed within the thermoplastic material. The metallic filler may be fibrous, particulate or a combination thereof. The metallic filler may have a length in a range of about 3 mm to about 10 mm, and/or a mean particle size of about 2 microns to about 10 microns. The composite material may have a volumetric resistivity of not greater than about 0.5 Ohm·cm. The composite material can be in the form of a sealing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jose R. Sousa, Jon M. Lenhert, Chan S. Chung
  • Patent number: 8128416
    Abstract: A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Jon M. Lenhert
  • Publication number: 20110263164
    Abstract: A stranded canted coil spring for electrical contact between adjoining elements is disclosed. The spring is formed from a stranded wire having coils that define a toroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon M. Lenhert, Jay C. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20110140369
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed. The seal comprises a metal spring bonded to an elastomer body that is coupled to a polymer ring. The spring may comprise a cantilevered, overlapped metal strip. The elastomer and polymer mechanically interlock with radial members. The elastomer has contacting surfaces configured in outward extending radii to enhance forward edge loading and oil removal from the dynamic surface. In hydraulic service, the seal prevents the egress of hydraulic fluid and ingress of foreign particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jon M. Lenhert
  • Publication number: 20110079962
    Abstract: A seal includes a seal body including an annular cavity, and an annular spring within the annular cavity. The seal body, the seal body includes a composite material having a thermoplastic material and a filler. The composite material can have a Young's Modulus of at least about 0.5 GPa, a volume resistitivity of not greater than about 200 Ohm-cm, an elongation of at least about 20%, a surface resistitivity of not greater than about 104 Ohm/sq, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald M. Munro, Jon M. Lenhert, Karthik Vaideeswaran, Jose R. Sousa
  • Publication number: 20100240228
    Abstract: A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jon M. Lenhert