Patents by Inventor Stephan J. Ebert

Stephan J. Ebert 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).

  • Gas-buffered seal assembly and method therefor
    Patent number: 6991235
    Abstract: A gas-buffered brush seal assembly and associated method are provided. The seal assembly includes at least one brush seal that defines an interface with a rotatable member. The seal assembly is configured to deliver a gas to the interface so that the gas at least partially prevents the flow of a fluid therethrough. In addition, the seal assembly can be adjustable so that the flow of the fluid is controlled by adjusting the flow rate of the gas through the seal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephan J. Ebert, James D. Goss, Neil G. Hicks, Scott E. McVey, Jozsef L. Moharos, Dean J. Nunez