Patents by Inventor Randy Matthys

Randy Matthys 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).

  • Hydraulic components and methods of manufacturing
    Patent number: 11635145
    Abstract: A spiral wound header ring is provided. The spiral wound header ring comprises at least one outer fabric layer and at least one spiral of inner fabric and rubber. The spiral wound header ring further may have a sealing surface that extends from a rearward facing surface to the forward facing annular, radially extending, surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Matthys, Chad Yoder, Michael McNally, Louis Mattina
  • Hydraulic components and methods of manufacturing
    Patent number: 11143305
    Abstract: A spiral wound header ring is provided. The spiral wound header ring comprises at least one outer fabric layer and at least one spiral of inner fabric and rubber. The spiral wound header ring further may have a sealing surface that extends from a rearward facing surface to the forward facing annular, radially extending, surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Matthys, Chad Yoder, Michael McNally, Louis Mattina
  • Shaft sealing apparatus and associated methods
    Patent number: 9869395
    Abstract: An improved sealing apparatus and associated methods are disclosed herein. The sealing apparatus includes a housing defining a center axis, an alignment element positioned around the center axis, and a sealing element fixedly attached with the alignment element. The alignment element has first and second protrusions extending toward the center axis. The sealing element has a third protrusion extending toward the center axis. The alignment element is made of a first material with less elasticity than a second material of which the sealing element is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher E. Tones, Randy Matthys, Patrick Rhodes, Howard Lockhart, Bruce Stratton
  • SHAFT SEALING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150240949
    Abstract: An improved sealing apparatus and associated methods are disclosed herein. The sealing apparatus includes a housing defining a center axis, an alignment element positioned around the center axis, and a sealing element fixedly attached with the alignment element. The alignment element has first and second protrusions extending toward the center axis. The sealing element has a third protrusion extending toward the center axis. The alignment element is made of a first material with less elasticity than a second material of which the sealing element is made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher E. Tones, Randy Matthys, Patrick Rhodes, Howard Lockhart, Bruce Stratton
  • Header ring for a reciprocating stem or piston rod
    Patent number: D893684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Matthys, Chad Yoder, Michael McNally, Louis Mattina