Patents by Inventor Michael Robotham

Michael Robotham 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 element
    Patent number: 6550781
    Abstract: A seal element mountable on the tapered section of a roll neck in a rolling mill comprising a notch and/or non-perpendicularly disposed water-side flange which serve to accommodate any tendency for the water-side flange to distort in the stressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Kvaerner Engineering & Construction UK Limited
    Inventor: Michael Robotham
  • Sealing assembly
    Patent number: 6375195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing assembly for use in a rolling mill in which a reliable and rigid mounting surface on the seal end plate and a detachable seal retaining plate improves the efficiency of the coolant seal without need of separate fasteners for fastening the coolant seal to the seal end plate. Moreover when the seal retaining plate has worn it may be readily removed and replaced cheaply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: SMS Demag AG
    Inventor: Michael Robotham