ZBIGNIEW STANISLAW KUBALA
Pilots at Magnolia Ave, Beach Park, IL
License number
Illinois A4404480
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
38605 N Magnolia Ave, Beach Park, IL 60083
Professional information
Leak Detecting System For Rotating Union
US Patent:
7692553, Apr 6, 2010
Filed:
Jul 21, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/490625
Inventors:
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Assignee:
Deublin Company - Waukegan IL
International Classification:
G08B 21/00
US Classification:
340605, 2851211, 73 37, 73 40
Abstract:
An integrated leak detection system for a rotating union provides improved leak detection and user convenience. In an embodiment of the invention, the system provides a leak detection sensor located within the union, and in an embodiment of the invention the detection sensor is located beyond a back-up seal system. In an embodiment of the invention, the sensor and processing electronics are integral to the union housing. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the detection sensor is substantially symmetrically configured to detect leakage into a protected area regardless of orientation of the union. In an embodiment of the invention, the fluid being conveyed is electrically conductive and the detection sensor comprises an electrical conductivity sensor.
Rotary Union For Directing A Heat Exchange Fluid
US Patent:
7475914, Jan 13, 2009
Filed:
Sep 12, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/224369
Inventors:
Mark G. Pospisil - Park Ridge IL, US
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Paul M. Masini - Mount Prospect IL, US
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Paul M. Masini - Mount Prospect IL, US
International Classification:
F16L 27/00, F16L 39/04
US Classification:
2851215, 2851213, 2851214
Abstract:
A rotary union for supplying a heat exchange fluid to a rotating body includes a pair of hydrodynamic bushing bearings to retain the union housing within the desired alignment with the rotating body, a thrust bearing assembly secured to the rotating body, and a seal assembly positioned forwardly of the pair of bushing bearings. The hydrodynamic bushing bearings are located within the union and are lubricated by the flow of the heat exchange fluid within the union.
Washpipe Seal Assembly
US Patent:
7343968, Mar 18, 2008
Filed:
Aug 24, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/211384
Inventors:
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Assignee:
Deublin Company - Waukegan IL
International Classification:
E21B 33/02, F16J 15/34
US Classification:
166 7511, 166 841, 277327, 277369, 277405, 285279
Abstract:
A coupling seal assembly is described for directing a pressurized abrasive fluid between a non-rotating conduit member and a rotating second conduit member. The seal assembly includes a first ceramic floating seal member secured to the non-rotating conduit member and a second ceramic seal member secured to the rotating conduit member. Enhanced service life of the seal assembly under high pressures and high rotary speeds is achieved.
Fluid Coolant Union
US Patent:
7597360, Oct 6, 2009
Filed:
May 25, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/805980
Inventors:
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Assignee:
Deublin Company - Waukegan IL
International Classification:
F16L 17/035, F16L 27/00, F16J 15/18
US Classification:
285 98, 285111, 285113, 277530, 277531
Abstract:
A coolant union includes a seal assembly having a first seal member and a non-rotating second seal member. At least one of the annular sealing surfaces presented by the rotating seal member and the non-rotating seal member is chamfered such that the chamfered sealing surface presents a sealing surface width less than the width of the dimension of the other sealing surface. The fluid coolant union further includes a U-shaped annular secondary seal member having a chamfered portion structurally arranged to receive a triangular back-up ring which stores sufficient relative displacement of the floating seal assembly to create a separation between the first rotating seal and the second non-rotating seal members during the unpressurized condition.
Fluid Coolant Union
US Patent:
7229102, Jun 12, 2007
Filed:
Dec 10, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/732759
Inventors:
Zbigniew Kubala - Beach Park IL, US
Assignee:
Deublin Company - Waukegan IL
International Classification:
F16L 17/035, F16L 27/00, F16J 15/18
US Classification:
285 98, 285111, 285113, 285281, 277530, 277531
Abstract:
A coolant union includes a seal assembly having a first seal member and a non-rotating second seal member. At least one of the annular sealing surfaces presented by the rotating seal member and the non-rotating seal member is chamfered such that the chamfered sealing surface presents a sealing surface width less than the width of the dimension of the other sealing surface. The fluid coolant union further includes a U-shaped annular secondary seal member having a chamfered portion structurally arranged to receive a triangular back-up ring which stores sufficient relative displacement of the floating seal assembly to create a separation between the first rotating seal and the second non-rotating seal members during the unpressurized condition.