Patents by Inventor Thomas Paul Zitting

Thomas Paul Zitting 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).

  • Press-in retainer ring
    Patent number: 11767917
    Abstract: A seal assembly has a first component retained by a retaining member abutting a second component, the first component having a retaining member, the retaining member having a plurality of tabs, the plurality of tabs extending outwardly to engage a surface of the second component, thereby preventing withdrawal of the first component from the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Atlas Seals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Zitting, Daniel K. Zitting
  • PRESS-IN RETAINER RING
    Publication number: 20220018442
    Abstract: A seal assembly has a first component retained by a retaining member abutting a second component, the first component having a retaining member, the retaining member having a plurality of tabs, the plurality of tabs extending outwardly to engage a surface of the second component, thereby preventing withdrawal of the first component from the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Atlas Seals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Zitting, Daniel K. Zitting
  • Press-in retainer ring
    Patent number: 11131385
    Abstract: A continuous length of formed metal retaining material can be cut to the partial or full circumference or perimeter of at least one assembly component and disposed in a groove of at least one assembly component to form a retaining ring engaging at least one other assembly component. The retaining ring prohibits lateral and rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Atlas Seals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Zitting, Daniel K. Zitting
  • PRESS-IN RETAINER RING
    Publication number: 20190113141
    Abstract: A continuous length of formed metal retaining material can be cut to the partial or full circumference or perimeter of at least one assembly component and disposed in a groove of at least one assembly component to form a retaining ring engaging at least one other assembly component. The retaining ring prohibits lateral and rotational movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Zitting, Daniel K. Zitting