Patents by Inventor Philip G. Ruhle

Philip G. Ruhle 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).

  • Large annular segmented seal with lock portions for missile launch tube
    Patent number: 5439233
    Abstract: A hoop seal for a large annular opening having a high strength ring disposed in the hoop, the hoop having a sealing lip extending at an angle into the high pressure side of the seal, a base and a membrane connecting the hoop to the base which allows the hoop to rise on the side where the annular opening narrows and thereby provide a lateral force which acts to equalize the annular opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry K. Endo, Jeffrey P. Connell, Philip G. Ruhle
  • Anti-rotation mass support system particularly for missile support
    Patent number: 4492143
    Abstract: An anti-rotational mass support system such as for a missile comprises, in a mechanically parallel configuration, a bellows centrally located under the mass for permitting a degree of axial, tilt and radial motion while providing substantial stiffness against rotational motion and an elastomer shock isolator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventor: Philip G. Ruhle