Francis T Traylor

Title: Innovations of Francis T. Traylor

Introduction

Francis T. Traylor is a notable inventor based in Bartlesville, OK (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly with his innovative designs and patents. With a total of 3 patents, Traylor has demonstrated his expertise and creativity in developing advanced technologies.

Latest Patents

One of Traylor's latest patents is the Electrical Penetrator. This invention employs metal-sheathed insulated conductors that extend completely through and are sealed within a tubular housing. A filler block is centrally disposed within the housing and is surrounded by elastomeric material of a sealing member. Plugs are inserted into opposite ends of the housing to compress the elastomeric material and are sealed within the housing. The design includes hollow end caps threaded into the opposite ends of the housing, which urge the plugs toward the elastomeric material. The metal-sheathed conductors extend through the hollow end caps and through longitudinal passages in the plugs and the sealing member. The conductors are sealed in the sealing member by the elastomeric material and are sealed in the plugs by tube fitting assemblies threaded into the plugs about the conductors. Additionally, they are sealed in the hollow end caps by potting material. The design accommodates expansion or swelling of the elastomeric material by providing a space in the housing, which is resiliently restrained by a metal spring to prevent seal failure due to a compression set of the elastomeric material.

Another significant invention by Traylor is the Liquid-Gas Separator Apparatus. This centrifugal liquid-gas separator apparatus is particularly adapted for use downhole with a submergible pump. It comprises an elongated hub with helical blades on its periphery, defining a screw-type inducer for pressurizing a liquid-gas fluid mixture entering the apparatus. Axially extending vanes define a centrifugal separator for separating the liquid and gas components of the fluid mixture. The apparatus is capable of maintaining a substantially constant flow rate over a large range of volumetric ratios of gas to liquid.

Career Highlights

Traylor has been associated with Trw Limited, where he has contributed to various innovative projects. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies that enhance efficiency and performance in engineering applications.

Collaborations

Some of Traylor's notable coworkers include Lawrence C. Lee and Michael W