Patents by Inventor Kevin Laity

Kevin Laity 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).

  • Fuel pump apparatus
    Patent number: 10323615
    Abstract: A hydraulic head assembly includes a hydraulic head and an adaptor. The hydraulic head has a first bore and a pumping chamber. The adapter has a second bore. The adapter is connected to the hydraulic head such that the first and second bores are disposed coaxially to form a pumping element bore. A pumping element is disposed within the first and second bores for pressurizing fuel in the pumping chamber. A first seal is formed between the pumping element and the hydraulic head; and a second seal is formed between the pumping element and the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES IP LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Laity, Ian Thornthwaite, James Thompson
  • FUEL PUMP APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20180128227
    Abstract: A hydraulic head assembly includes a hydraulic head and an adaptor. The hydraulic head has a first bore and a pumping chamber. The adapter has a second bore. The adapter is connected to the hydraulic head such that the first and second bores are disposed coaxially to form a pumping element bore. A pumping element is disposed within the first and second bores for pressurising fuel in the pumping chamber. A first seal is formed between the pumping element and the hydraulic head; and a second seal is formed between the pumping element and the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Laity, Ian Thornthwaite, James Thompson