Patents by Inventor Ross K. Hutter

Ross K. Hutter 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).

  • Easily centered gasket for raised flanges
    Patent number: 5472214
    Abstract: The present invention is an easily mounted and centered gasket particularly suitable for use with raised flange joints and similar applications. The gasket of the present invention employs a unique design to utilize external mounting bolts to assist in holding the gasket in place during initial joint assembly and cut-out exterior edges to allow for accurate final centering of the gasket. Due to its accuracy in mounting position, the gasket of the present invention provides tighter gasket tolerances, and thus cleaner laminar flow, through fluid conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Lilian E. Wainer, Ross K. Hutter
  • Gasket
    Patent number: D374015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Lilian E. Wainer, Ross K. Hutter