This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Ge Vernova Infrastructure Technology LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Jon Conrad Schaffer and Surface Treatment of Spline Gears.
Introduction
Jon Conrad Schaffer is an inventor associated with Greenville, South Carolina, and GE Vernova Infrastructure Technology LLC. His patent work addresses surface treatment for spline gears used in turbine systems.
Latest Patents
Schaffer is named on one patent, titled “System and Method for Surface Treatment of Spline Gears.” The invention describes a turbine coupled to a spline gear with first and second gear portions. Their engaging surfaces include a roughened surface with treatment zones distributed in two dimensions. The treatment is designed to keep the post-treatment coefficient of friction between the surfaces below a specified threshold.
Career Highlights
Schaffer’s listed patent reflects work on gear-surface engineering for turbine applications. His patent portfolio includes 1 patent.
Collaborations
The patent information provided lists Surinder Singh Pabla and Donald Timothy Lemon as Schaffer’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Jon Conrad Schaffer’s patent focuses on controlling friction between spline-gear surfaces, with the aim of supporting turbine-system applications.
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