Patents by Inventor Todd Buehrer

Todd Buehrer 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).

  • Seal with one or more engaging features
    Patent number: 9784370
    Abstract: A seal and a seal assembly. The seal includes a generally annular casing, an engaging feature coupled to or integral with the casing and configured to be coupled to an accessory that is separate from the casing, and a generally annular sealing element coupled to the casing, the engaging feature, or both. The sealing element is configured to seal with a relatively movable member, wherein the engaging feature is separately-formed from the sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Michael Thomas, Todd Buehrer
  • SEAL WITH ONE OR MORE ENGAGING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20170089466
    Abstract: A seal and a seal assembly. The seal includes a generally annular casing, an engaging feature coupled to or integral with the casing and configured to be coupled to an accessory that is separate from the casing, and a generally annular sealing element coupled to the casing, the engaging feature, or both. The sealing element is configured to seal with a relatively movable member, wherein the engaging feature is separately-formed from the sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Michael Thomas, Todd Buehrer