Patents by Inventor Ryan W. Webster

Ryan W. Webster 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 system for synchronizing a plurality of pistons and an associated method
    Patent number: 8555635
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for use with a pressurized fluid includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder. A flow path links the first and second cylinders in fluid communication with each other. A first piston is disposed within the first cylinder and defines a first axis and a second piston disposed within the second cylinder. The first piston is movable along the first axis between a variety of operating positions and a rephasing position. The first piston has an exterior surface that defines a peripheral groove and several flutes. The flutes are oriented such that they are parallel to the first axis and intersect the peripheral groove, allowing the fluid to flow from the first cylinder across the flow path and into the second cylinder when the first piston is in the rephasing position thereby automatically rephasing the first and second pistons within the hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hallite Seals Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan W. Webster, Greg Lucas
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING A PLURALITY OF PISTONS AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20100199653
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for use with a pressurized fluid includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder. A flow path links the first and second cylinders in fluid communication with each other. A first piston is disposed within the first cylinder and defines a first axis and a second piston disposed within the second cylinder. The first piston is movable along the first axis between a variety of operating positions and a rephasing position. The first piston has an exterior surface that defines a peripheral groove and several flutes. The flutes are oriented such that they are parallel to the first axis and intersect the peripheral groove, allowing the fluid to flow from the first cylinder across the flow path and into the second cylinder when the first piston is in the rephasing position thereby automatically rephasing the first and second pistons within the hydraulic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: HALLITE SEALS AMERICAS, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan W. Webster, Greg Lucas