Patents by Inventor Vanyo Nikolov Kirov

Vanyo Nikolov Kirov 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).

  • ADJUSTABLE FACE SEAL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140131952
    Abstract: An adjustable dynamic face seal assembly for an EWGU is provided. The adjustable dynamic face seal assembly includes a first seal ring having a first seal face and a second seal ring have a second seal face. The first seal ring is mounted in a first seal ring retainer, and the second seal ring is mounted in a second seal ring retainer. The adjustable dynamic face seal assembly also includes a first flexible seal element supported by the first seal ring and retained by the first seal ring retainer, and a second flexible seal element supported by the second seal ring and retained in the second seal ring retainer. Adjustment members are selectively insertable to provide a static seal at the sealing interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Vanyo Nikolov Kirov, Nicholas Dame