Patents by Inventor Richard S. Tucker, Jr.

Richard S. Tucker, Jr. 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).

  • Scroll machine with non-machined anti-thrust surface
    Patent number: 6135736
    Abstract: A scroll machine has a first scroll member and a second scroll member. The end plates of at least one of the scroll members is only machined in the area which interfaces with the wrap tip of the opposing scroll member. A clearance gap is maintained everywhere else in order to ensure sealing occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: Richard S. Tucker, Jr., Kent E. Logan