Patents Assigned to Control Products Inc.
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Patent number: 8980341Abstract: Provided are mosquito larvicide compositions comprising a mineral oil and a methylated coconut oil. The compositions may further comprise a silicone and at least one surfactant. The compositions can kill mosquito larvae in swamps, floodwater areas, and other areas where mosquitoes develop. Further provided are methods for mosquito control. The methods may comprise coating the surface of a body of water.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Marie Elizabeth Saunders, Jonathan David Ostrowski, Michael Dean Willis, Darryl Ramoutar, Joanna Maria Szymczyk
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Publication number: 20150060713Abstract: A valve apparatus for a fluid transmission line. The valve apparatus comprising a housing; a drive mechanism; a leadscrew selectively rotatable in a first or second rotational leadscrew direction by the drive mechanism; a drive gear mounted to the housing, the drive gear configured to be selectively driven in a first or second drive gear direction during rotation of said leadscrew in the first or second leadscrew direction to operate an iris mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: LUMEC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Paul R. Luebbers, Eric J. McMasters
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Patent number: 8916787Abstract: A switching mechanism includes a housing, an actuator retained within the housing, and an electrical switching apparatus. The actuator includes an actuation element retained by the housing, where at least a portion of the actuation element is positioned for receiving an actuation load, and a plunger substantially in contact with the actuation element and operable to translate when an actuation load is applied to the actuation element. A sealing element placed around a second cylindrical portion of the plunger contacts inner surfaces of the housing to provide a seal between a first end and second end of the housing. The actuator also includes a spring operable to apply a force to resist translation of the plunger. An electrical switching apparatus is retained by the second end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard O. Glasson
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Publication number: 20140120186Abstract: Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include perilla oil, a component found in perilla oil, or a perillaldehyde or carvone analog. The insecticide can include a pyrethrum, pyrethrin, pyrethroid, neonicotinoid, chlofenapyr, ethiprole, sulfoxoflor, carbamate, organophosphate, or organochlorine. Methods for controlling insects include contacting an insect with an effective amount of a composition described in this specification. Modified plants that produce an active agent can be contacted with an insecticide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Willis, Marie Elizabeth Saunders, Darryl Ramoutar, Joanna Maria Szymczyk, Frances Nita Krenick, Andrea Rohrbacher
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Publication number: 20140121184Abstract: Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include perilla oil, a component found in perilla oil, or a perillaldehyde or carvone analog. The insecticide can include a pyrethrum, pyrethrin, pyrethroid, neonicotinoid, chlofenapyr, ethiprole, sulfoxoflor, carbamate, organophosphate, or organochlorine. Methods for controlling insects include contacting an insect with an effective amount of a composition described in this specification. Modified plants that produce an active agent can be contacted with an insecticide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Willis, Marie Elizabeth Saunders, Darryl Ramoutar, Joanna Maria Szymczyk, Frances Nita Krenick, Andrea Rohrbacher
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Patent number: 8658223Abstract: Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include perilla oil, a component found in perilla oil, or a perillaldehyde or carvone analog. The insecticide can include a pyrethrum, pyrethrin, pyrethroid, neonicotinoid, chlofenapyr, ethiprole, sulfoxoflor, carbamate, organophosphate, or organochlorine. Methods for controlling insects include contacting an insect with an effective amount of a composition described in this specification. Modified plants that produce an active agent can be contacted with an insecticide.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Willis, Marie Elizabeth Saunders, Darryl Ramoutar, Joanna Maria Szymczyk, Frances Nita Krenick, Andrea Rohrbacher
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Publication number: 20130228426Abstract: A switching mechanism includes a housing, an actuator retained within the housing, and an electrical switching apparatus. The actuator includes an actuation element retained by the housing, where at least a portion of the actuation element is positioned for receiving an actuation load, and a plunger substantially in contact with the actuation element and operable to translate when an actuation load is applied to the actuation element. A sealing element placed around a second cylindrical portion of the plunger contacts inner surfaces of the housing to provide a seal between a first end and second end of the housing. The actuator also includes a spring operable to apply a force to resist translation of the plunger. An electrical switching apparatus is retained by the second end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard O. Glasson
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Publication number: 20130099410Abstract: Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 8388322Abstract: A fuel pump for deployment in a fuel system for an internal combustion engine comprises a 3-phase brushless direct current motor, a sling vane impeller with blade-shaped sling vanes, sensorless electronic motor drive and an electronic controller. The controller is adapted to receive analog or pulse-width modulation inputs to control pump speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 8343524Abstract: Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Willis, Marie Elizabeth Saunders
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Publication number: 20120198864Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for determining when an amount of ice formed on an evaporator or evaporator grid has reached a predetermined size are illustrated. An acoustic transmitter an acoustic transmitter positioned proximate to the evaporator channels acoustic signals emanating from the evaporator or evaporator grid to an acoustic sensor, which generates an electronic signal indicative of the acoustic signal. A receiver module coupled to the acoustic sensor is configured to receive the electronic signal and determine that ice formed on the evaporator has reached a predetermined size based on the electronic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Richard Rosenlund, Gary Olson, Christian Berghoff, Laura Berghoff
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Patent number: 8146417Abstract: A linear position sensor is installed inside the pressure vessel of a hydraulic accumulator to provide positional information for the moveable element inside of the accumulator. The positional information provides accumulator charge condition data for use in hydraulic systems such as vehicular regenerative braking systems and generalized industrial accumulator systems. Charge condition data allows for optimized control and operation of the hydraulic system.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Control Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Glasson, Kedar D Kulkarni
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Patent number: 8132783Abstract: In a fluid transmission line, a valve comprising a housing that establishes a lumen for transmission of a fluid through said valve; a drive mechanism and a drive gear mounted in said housing to be selectively driven in a first or second rotational direction by said drive mechanism. The drive gear has a central throughhole and a plurality of pins around the central throughhole. A plurality of leaves are pivotally mounted on the pins, and oriented to extend radially inward into said central throughhole. A fixed extension has an annular aspect disposed in the drive gear, and has a plurality of engagement members disposed to operatively engage one of said leaves. The engagement members bias the leaves to close an orifice when said drive gear rotates in said first direction and to open the orifice when said drive gear rotates in said second direction. Each of the leaves maintains a substantially sealing engagement with each adjacent leaf throughout a range of motion of the leaves.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Lumec Control Products, IncInventor: Paul Luebbers
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Patent number: 7810470Abstract: A return-flow electronic fuel pressure regulator for a fuel-injected engine fuel system is plumbed to the fuel rail and return line of the fuel system. The regulator includes a fill chamber connected to the fuel rail, a return chamber connected to the return line and a return reservoir disposed between the fill chamber and return chamber. Fuel flow from the fill chamber to the return reservoir is regulated via a diaphragm valve assembly. Fuel flow from the return reservoir to the return chamber is subject to restriction by an adjustable valve. Integral comparative pressure sensing means measures the fuel pressure drop between the return reservoir and return chamber. An electronic control module, preferably programmed to maintain a constant pressure drop between the return reservoir and return chamber, receives a signal from the pressure sensing means and outputs a power supply signal to the fuel pump to control pump speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 7774125Abstract: A programmable fuel pump control for a fuel system includes integral sensors, an expansible fill chamber and a return chamber. The control can be used in either a return-style of returnless fuel system. The expansible fill chamber is in fluid communication with the fuel rail. A restrictable fuel passage connects the fill chamber to a return chamber that in a return-style fuel system can be optionally connected to a return line. The control includes an integral pressure transducer measuring fuel pressure relative to intake manifold pressure and one or more adjunct sensors that allow real time control of a fuel pump speed, and therefore fuel pressure, as a function of engine performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 7716831Abstract: A method of installing a piston position sensor proximate to a closed end of a hydraulic cylinder is provided. The sensor is attached to the face of a piston and that piston/sensor combination is inserted into the cylinder tube to position the sensor in the desired location. When properly located within the cylinder tube, the sensor is affixed to the cylinder tube by means of beveled holes in the sensor that receive bolts threadedly inserted through the cylinder tube to further properly align the sensor within the cylinder tube. When so affixed, the sensor is then detached from the piston so that the piston can thereafter move independently of the sensor. A fixture is also used that allows the assembler to accurately align the angular orientation of the sensor prior to being inserted into the cylinder tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Glasson O Richard
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Publication number: 20100036584Abstract: A return-flow electronic fuel pressure regulator for a fuel-injected engine fuel system is plumbed to the fuel rail and return line of the fuel system. The regulator includes a fill chamber connected to the fuel rail, a return chamber connected to the return line and a return reservoir disposed between the fill chamber and return chamber. Fuel flow from the fill chamber to the return reservoir is regulated via a diaphragm valve assembly. Fuel flow from the return reservoir to the return chamber is subject to restriction by an adjustable valve. Integral comparative pressure sensing means measures the fuel pressure drop between the return reservoir and return chamber. An electronic control module, preferably programmed to maintain a constant pressure drop between the return reservoir and return chamber, receives a signal from the pressure sensing means and outputs a power supply signal to the fuel pump to control pump speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg
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Publication number: 20100036585Abstract: A programmable fuel pump control for a fuel system includes integral sensors, an expansible fill chamber and a return chamber. The control can be used in either a return-style of returnless fuel system. The expansible fill chamber is in fluid communication with the fuel rail. A restrictable fuel passage connects the fill chamber to a return chamber that in a return-style fuel system can be optionally connected to a return line. The control includes an integral pressure transducer measuring fuel pressure relative to intake manifold pressure and one or more adjunct sensors that allow real time control of a fuel pump speed, and therefore fuel pressure, as a function of engine performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 7609055Abstract: A field-altering device for an inductive sensor has an elongated body with a substantially saw-tooth profile. The body is made of steel or other type ferrous material. With use in a Hall-effect sensor, the body moves relative to the sensor causing the field to vary periodically with time. The sensor generates an electrical signal in dependence on the field variations, the electrical signal having a saw-tooth pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard O. Glasson
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Publication number: 20090107470Abstract: A fuel pump for deployment in a fuel system for an internal combustion engine comprises a 3-phase brushless direct current motor, a sling vane impeller with blade-shaped sling vanes, sensorless electronic motor drive and an electronic controller. The controller is adapted to receive analog or pulse-width modulation inputs to control pump speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Fluid Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Scharfenberg