Patents by Inventor Robert Garlock

Robert Garlock 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).

  • Patent number: 12004787
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Garlock, William Michael Karnes, Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Alexander Delmonaco, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • Patent number: 11746925
    Abstract: One or more packing systems and/or methods of manufacture are disclosed for a valve seal with lowered emissions while being complaint with fire standards. The packing system may have alternating mid-layers, a top layer, a bottom layer, and a first end cap and a second end cap. The layers can be formed of a flexible graphite-based material and/or a perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) material. The layers may be bonded together and expand under compression to form a seal between a valve stem and a stuffing box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Garlock, Brian Biller, Thom Jessup
  • Publication number: 20220252181
    Abstract: One or more packing systems and/or methods of manufacture are disclosed for a valve seal with lowered emissions while being complaint with fire standards. The packing system may have alternating mid-layers, a top layer, a bottom layer, and a first end cap and a second end cap. The layers can be formed of a flexible graphite-based material and/or a perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) material. The layers may be bonded together and expand under compression to form a seal between a valve stem and a stuffing box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Garlock, Brian Biller, Thom Jessup