Patents by Inventor William S. Neef

William S. Neef 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).

  • Sealing apparatus utilizing a conformable member
    Patent number: 4735421
    Abstract: Sealing apparatus and method, comprising first and second surfaces or membranes, at least one of which surfaces is deformable, placed in proximity to one another. Urging means cause these surfaces to contact one another in a manner such that the deformable surface "deforms" to conform to the geometry of the other surface, thereby creating a seal. The seal is capable of undergoing multiple cycles of sealing and unsealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: William S. Neef, Donald R. Lambert