Kevin Gary Graham
Engineers in Springville, UT
License number
Utah 265745-2202
Issued Date
Aug 13, 1998
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Springville, UT
Professional information
Synthetic Gasket Material
US Patent:
6338754, Jan 15, 2002
Filed:
May 31, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/584262
Inventors:
Randy S. Cannon - Provo UT
Kevin G. Graham - Springville UT
Kevin G. Graham - Springville UT
Assignee:
US Synthetic Corporation - Orem UT
International Classification:
C04B 2826
US Classification:
106626, 264333
Abstract:
A synthetic gasket material and the method for make such is described. This invention is specifically adapted for use in high-pressure, high-temperature presses. This material is made from a compacted, granulated and dried mixture of talc, garnet, and sodium silicate. This composition provides an alternative to the use of natural pyrophyllite as the material for gasket components, thereby reducing the cost of the materials. This composition can be pressed to net or near net geometry, thereby generating less waste. Moreover, this composition provides more consistency for the gasket components. Furthermore, this material has improved thermal insulator properties, thereby leading to lower power consumption used in the high-pressure, high-temperature presses.