Patents by Inventor Michael L. Farley

Michael L. Farley 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).

  • Seal ring method of sealing and molding composition comprising blend of PTFE copolymer, polyamide and carbon fiber therefor
    Patent number: 5695197
    Abstract: A set for preventing flow of a fluid under pressure between a first surface and a second surface spaced-apart from the first surface. The seal is molded or otherwise formed from a composition comprising a blend of from about 79-87% by weight of a copolymer of polytetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropylene vinyl ether, from about 10-14% by weight of polyimide, and from about 3-7% by weight of carbon fiber. The seal is interposable between the first and second surface effective to prevent the flow of the fluid therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventors: Michael L. Farley, George H. Johnson