Robert D Lancaster

US Patent:

6471067, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Jun 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/590911

Inventors:

Robert Charles Lancaster - Carmel IN

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing, S.A. - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

B65D 8102

US Classification:

206594, 206523, 206586

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for protecting an article during shipment is provided. In one embodiment, a packaging apparatus includes a formed body comprised having a first resiliency. The formed body has a plurality of recesses disposed on a first side of the formed body. An insert having a resiliency greater than the resiliency of the formed body is disposed in at least one of the recesses disposed in the formed replace. In another embodiment, a method for packing an article includes inserting an insert of resilient material into selected recesses in a cushioning material in locations where additional protection of a packaged device is needed.

US Patent:

8328535, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Feb 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/027137

Inventors:

Paul Anschel - Asheville NC, US
Michael Bucking - Arden NC, US
Robert Lancaster - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

BorgWarner Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F04B 17/00
F04B 35/00

US Classification:

417407, 4152084, 4152141

Abstract:

A restraint system () for a vaned diffuser () of a turbocharger () or other fluid boosting device is provided that can reduce or eliminate losses. The system () uses a structure to provide both a pressure load on the vaned diffuser () and a seal for the vaned diffuser (). The structure can be a fluoroelastomer O-ring (). The O-ring () can be positioned at least partially in a channel () formed in at least one of the diffuser ring (′), the compressor housing () and the center housing ().

US Patent:

20160265373, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/642323

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
Robert C. LANCASTER - Indianapolis IN, US
David R. ADAIR - Valley Center CA, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

F01D 9/04
F01D 25/24
F02B 33/40
F04D 29/28
F04D 29/42
F02B 37/00
F01D 5/02
F01D 25/16

Abstract:

A compressor assembly is disclosed. The compressor assembly may have a compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have a compressor impeller disposed within the compressor housing. Further, the compressor assembly may have a bearing housing attached to the compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have a diffuser ring disposed between the compressor housing and the bearing housing. In addition, the compressor assembly may have at least one tab. The tab may extend radially outward from the diffuser ring. The tab may be configured to engage with a recess in the compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have at least one fastener. The fastener may be configured to attach the diffuser ring and the compressor housing.