Patents Assigned to Prime Solutions LLC
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Patent number: 7096685Abstract: A service device connects to a service port of a pressurized system. The device includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The device can attach to a service unit for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventor: Steven M. Knowles
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Patent number: 6981511Abstract: A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditioning or refrigeration system), a brake system, a hydraulic system, or a service device for servicing a climate control system. The purge fitting allows air that may be trapped in the pressurized system to be vented by depressing a purge actuator, such as a purge button attached to the fitting. The air can be vented from an opening adjacent to the actuator or other orifice. By purging air directly from the system, the amount of air introduced into the system during servicing can be minimized. The invention also features a coupling member that can be compact in size.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Prime Solutions, LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, Terrence D. Kalley
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Patent number: 6959717Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing fluid from a fluid system. The method or apparatus can include a pressure-reducing source to facilitate fluid removal. The system can be an engine cooling system or other fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John Raymond Burke
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Publication number: 20050115610Abstract: A service device connects to a service port of a pressurized system. The device includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The device can attach to a service unit for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Prime Solutions LLCInventor: Steven Knowles
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Patent number: 6837064Abstract: A service device connects to a service port of a pressurized system. The device includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The device can attach to a service unit for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventor: Steven M. Knowles
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Patent number: 6742535Abstract: An apparatus and method of servicing fluid systems by draining, filling, or leak testing the fluid system can employ a pressure-reducing source to perform the desired service. The fluid system can be an engine cooling system, or other fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John R. Burke
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Publication number: 20040084082Abstract: A system for servicing a fluid system can employ a pressure-reducing source to perform the desired service. The fluid system can be an engine cooling system or other fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Prime Solution LLC, a Michigan corporationInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John R. Burke
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Patent number: 6612327Abstract: A system for servicing a fluid system can employ a pressure-reducing source to perform the desired service. The fluid system can be an engine cooling system or other fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John R. Burke
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Patent number: 6588445Abstract: An apparatus and method of servicing fluid systems by draining, filling, or leak testing the fluid system can employ a pressure-reducing source to perform the desired service. The fluid system can be an engine cooling system or other fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John R. Burke
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Patent number: 6584994Abstract: A system for servicing a fluid system can employ a pressure-reducing source to perform the desired service. The fluid system can be an engine cooling system or other fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Prime Solutions LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, John R. Burke
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Patent number: 6539970Abstract: A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditioning or refrigeration system), a brake system, a hydraulic system, or a service device for servicing a climate control system. The purge fitting allows air that may be trapped in the pressurized system to be vented by depressing a purge actuator, such as a purge button attached to the fitting. The air can be vented from an opening adjacent to the actuator or other orifice. By purging air directly from the system, the amount of air introduced into the system during servicing can be minimized. The invention also features a coupling member that can be compact in size.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Prime Solutions, LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, Terrence D. Kalley
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Patent number: 6296228Abstract: A service device connects to a service port of a pressurized system. The device includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The position of the valve opening member within the connector is adjustable or self-adjusting. The adjustable valve opening member allows the valve in the service port to be opened fully by the connector over a range of valve positions within the port. The device can attach to a service unit for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Prime Solutions, LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, Terrence D. Kalley
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Patent number: 6250603Abstract: A service port connector for connecting to a service port of a pressurized system is described. The connector includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The position of the valve opening member within the connector is adjustable. The adjustable valve opening member allows the valve in the service port to be opened fully by the connector over a range of valve positions within the port. The connector can attach to a service device for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Prime Solutions, LLCInventors: Steven M. Knowles, Terrance D. Kalley