Patents by Inventor Paul Akerman

Paul Akerman 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).

  • Anatomical model
    Patent number: 8403676
    Abstract: An anatomical model comprising: a lumen structure; a frame; and movable connections selectively supporting the lumen structure to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Olympus Endo Technology America Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Frassica, Robert E. Ailinger, Paul Akerman, Bill Bookwalter
  • ANATOMICAL MODEL
    Publication number: 20090226868
    Abstract: An anatomical model comprising: a lumen structure; a frame; and movable connections selectively supporting the lumen structure to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: James J. Frassica, Robert E. Ailinger, Paul Akerman, Bill Bookwalter
  • Circulating pump
    Patent number: 4878804
    Abstract: A bearing cap (16) is sealingly inserted between a front bearing bush (3) and a fluid-tight sleeve (17). Between a front portion (10) of a rotor shaft (5) and the front bearing bush, two overlying lubricating grooves (11, 12) are disposed. On a rear portion (13) of the shaft, a baffle plate (20) having vanes is mounted, an annular gap (21) existing between the shaft and the inside diameter of the vanes. Between the rear portion of the shaft and a rear bearing bush (4), lubricating grooves (14, 15) are formed continuously. The rotor chamber is quickly vented, no contamination thereof taking place. Lubrication and heat evacuation from the rotor chamber are ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Bieri Pumpenbau AG
    Inventors: Paul Akerman, Wolfram Meyer