Patents by Inventor Steven Paul Sinka

Steven Paul Sinka 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for adjusting a spring load in an actuator
    Patent number: 7883073
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting a spring load in an actuator are described. An example actuator includes a housing and a plate. Further, the example actuator includes one or more springs disposed in the housing to apply a force to the plate. Additionally, the example actuator includes a spring load adjuster having a collar extending through and movably engaged to the plate to enable an adjustment of the position of the collar relative to the plate to change a load provided by the one or more springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Paul Sinka, Richard Peter Natili, Jr.
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A SPRING LOAD IN AN ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20090179168
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting a spring load in an actuator are described. An example actuator includes a housing and a plate. Further, the example actuator includes one or more springs disposed in the housing to apply a force to the plate. Additionally, the example actuator includes a spring load adjuster having a collar extending through and movably engaged to the plate to enable an adjustment of the position of the collar relative to the plate to change a load provided by the one or more springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Paul Sinka, Richard Peter Natili