Patents Examined by Paul J Gray
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Patent number: 11619353Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for monitoring a cylinder. The system includes a plurality of sensors connected to the cylinder and configured to detect deformation data associated with the cylinder. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The controller is configured to determine a damage value based on the detected deformation data when the cylinder endures impact damage. The controller is configured to communicate a notification when the damage value exceeds an impact damage threshold. The system includes a filling controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The filling controller is configured to control a valve for filling the cylinder with a fluid. The filling controller is configured to detect damage to the cylinder above a specified threshold as the cylinder is filled with the fluid. The filling controller is configured to automatically perform a safety action when the damage to the cylinder is detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Brian Burks
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Patent number: 11619320Abstract: A valve system includes a housing that houses a fluid path having an inlet side and an outlet side, and a fluid purge port disposed at and in fluid communication with the outlet side of the fluid path. The housing includes: an inlet valve disposed in fluid communication with the fluid path at the inlet side and in operable communication with an inlet gear; an outlet valve disposed in fluid communication with the fluid path at the outlet side and in operable communication with an outlet gear; and a control gear disposed in operable communication with both the inlet gear and the outlet gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.Inventors: James Fleming, Joseph Sherman
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Patent number: 11614280Abstract: A raw material gas vaporization system includes: a storage tank for storing raw material gas and a transfer line for transferring the raw material gas; a reforming system including a reformer for producing hydrogen by reacting the raw material gas with water, a burner for applying heat to the reformer, and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) for separating the hydrogen in the mixed gas generated from the reformer; a CO2 separation device for receiving off-gas in which the hydrogen has been removed in the mixed gas from the PSA to remove by liquefying CO2 by exchanging heat with the transfer line of the raw material gas vaporization system; and a gas supply line for supplying the remaining gas in which the CO2 has been removed in the CO2 separation device to a burner as fuel.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventor: Dong Seok Ko
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Patent number: 11608919Abstract: Couplings are disclosed herein. A plug of a coupling includes a plug body and a socket interface coupled to the plug body. The socket interface includes a shoulder extending axially outward from the plug body, a neck extending axially outward and radially inward from the shoulder, and a socket guide extending axially outward and radially outward from the neck.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mark Sprenger, Joseph Broderick, Aaron Anderson, Kenan Arik, Brian Jarrett
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Patent number: 11608911Abstract: In some examples, a pressure reducing valve includes a valve body defining a defining a flow path and a restricting element within the flow path. A sensing element is configured to modify a position of the restricting element in the flow path. The sensing element defines a first area in fluid communication with the flow path and a second area fluidly isolated from the flow path. The pressure reducing valve includes control circuitry configured to determine a differential pressure over a section of the flow path, determine a position of the restricting element, and determine a flow rate based on the differential pressure and the position of the restricting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Pittway SarlInventor: Michael Ackermann
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Patent number: 11608908Abstract: The present invention provides an extension member for coupling with a quick coupler key. The extension member includes: a first member; a second member; a handle; and a third member. Methods of using the extension member for coupling with a pipe and a quick coupler key, which is coupled to a quick coupler assembly are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventor: Edward Underhill
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Patent number: 11603942Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first part mountable to a fluid port of a panel and having a first opening for ingress of fluid into the first part from a first side of the panel, and a second opening for egress of fluid out of the first part through the fluid port to a second side of the panel; a second part within the first part for sealing the second opening when in a first position, a deformable member, and a resilient member biased to move the second part to a second position, to provide a fluid flow path from the first opening to the second. In an initial state, the deformable member retains the second part in the first position. Upon contacting liquid within the first part, at least part of the deformable member deforms to enable the resilient member to move the second part to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Javier Arteta Unanua, Carlos Colomer, Francisco Cuervas Florido
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Patent number: 11603966Abstract: A method for automatically opening or closing a gas barrel valve, includes: loading and aligning a gas barrel in a cabinet; separating an end cap from the gas barrel; screw-coupling a connector holder to a gas spray nozzle, from which the ends cap has been removed; winding a spring around a first shaft by enabling forward rotation of the first shaft while suppressing reverse rotation of the first shaft, which is installed in a valve handle holder so as to idle; opening a valve by enabling reverse rotation of a valve handle of the gas barrel while preventing forward rotation of the valve handle holder; and automatically closing the valve at the time of replacement of the gas barrel or when a gas leak is detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: AMT CO., LTD.Inventors: Du Chul Kim, Jong Seong Lee, Won Ho Choi
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Patent number: 11598488Abstract: The present invention provides a leak-proof fluid dispensing system with a pressure sensor and an adjustable dispensing regulator, comprising: a gas cylinder and a pressure dispensing control valve. The dispensing control valve is formed outside the bottle body opening and has an internal channel that communicates with an inlet port, an outlet port, a bottle port, and the joint portion. The internal of the dispensing body includes an inlet valve, an outlet valve, a pressure dispensing regulator, a filter, and a pressure sensor. The pressure at the outlet end of pressure dispensing regulator is lower than or equal to a preset opening pressure value, the fluid is allowed to flow out. With the implementation of the present invention, it may prevent accidental leakage of fluid in the gas cylinder and dynamically monitor the flow gas capacity in the gas cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: ION ELECTRONIC MATERIALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Stuart-James Muller, Jiun-Liang Chen
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Patent number: 11591240Abstract: A water delivery control system operates to selectively deliver water from a water source to water use devices. The system includes at least one controller that wirelessly communicates messages with a portable user device. The system includes a water control valve and a motor that is operative to selectively move at least one valve element of the valve. A water meter is operative to measure water flow that corresponds to flow through the valve. The controller is operable to cause the valve to enable or prevent flow through the valve responsive at least in part to water flow data. The controller is operative to determine a water use condition responsive to a water usage pattern, and to cause at least one message to be sent to the portable user device responsive to the determined water use condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: CHANDLER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William D Chandler, Jr., Aaron R Wolfe, Cody A Harbaugh, Patrick Frazer
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Patent number: 11583806Abstract: A proportioning valve for a reverse osmosis system that controls the production of product water by the differential pressure across the purification membrane. By sensing increasing tank pressure to actuate the proportioning valve, the flow of waste water is restricted. Placement of seals within the cavity of the valve, as well as placement of waste water inlet and outlet ports, protects tension components that provide reverse tank pressure from waste water exposure. A needle valve assembly responsive to an actuating assembly that senses tank pressure removes the need for an inlet tank water port while restricting water flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Ecowater Systems LLCInventor: Michael J. Sherman
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Patent number: 11581611Abstract: A mounting seat for a pressure relief device. The mounting seat comprises a main body portion, a blocking portion and a lug. The main body portion has a circular cross section. The blocking portion is circumferentially arranged on an outer surface of the main body portion and is formed by extending outward from the outer surface of the main body portion. The lug is located below the blocking portion and is separated from the blocking portion by a distance, and the lug extends outward from the outer surface of the main body portion. The pressure relief device of the present application, through its rotation, may be securely mounted to a housing of the battery pack, without requiring additional mounting parts and tools, which greatly simplifies the mounting process of the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Guofeng Yue, Qihong Teng
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Patent number: 11578808Abstract: A pressure relief device includes a mounting seat, a valve core, and a pressure relief member. The mounting seat is internally provided with a fluid channel, and the fluid channel is capable of communicating with an internal space of a component to be subject to pressure relief. The valve core is arranged to be aligned with the fluid channel in the mounting seat, and a pressure relief channel is formed between an outer edge of the valve core and an inner wall of the fluid channel of the mounting seat. The pressure relief member is sleeved on the outer edge of the valve core and is deformable and configured to open and close the pressure relief channel by means of its deformation. The pressure relief device of the present application utilizes the deformable property of the pressure relief member to achieve the effect of repeated use and multiple pressure reliefs of the pressure relief device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Guofeng Yue, Qihong Teng
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Patent number: 11560956Abstract: A control valve (10) includes a valve body with a plurality of ports (A, B, C, D, E, F) and a plurality of annular flow passages (53, 55, 57). A piston (34) which includes a plurality of annular flow passages and a longitudinal flow passage is selectively movable within a bore (32) within the valve body through operation of a valve controller (70). The valve controller is selectively operative to control the position of the piston so as to enable liquid flow through a plurality of flow paths. The valve controller further includes a installable and removable valve controller housing (74) which is releasably engageable with a valve base (72). The valve may include a changeable piston and changeable injector and plug components to adapt the valve to different flow and fluid mixing requirements.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Chandler Systems, Inc.Inventors: William D. Chandler, Jr., Aaron R. Wolfe, Cody A. Harbaugh
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Patent number: 11560697Abstract: A backwater flow detection device for detecting backwater flow between a building and a sewer conduit using air pressure detection in air pockets in the sewer conduit. The backwater flood detection device detects backwater flow events including backflow events from a sewer line as well as wastewater blockage events that can result in wastewater backflow into a building. The water detection sensor allows the homeowner or building manager to be warned when there is an issue with backwater flow in or near the building, and also with the backwater valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Backwater Solutions Canada Inc.Inventors: Payk Pourzynal, James Henderson, Yih-Shyang Tsai
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Patent number: 11548795Abstract: A water delivery control system operates to selectively deliver water from a water source to water use devices. The system includes at least one controller that wirelessly communicates messages with a portable user device. The system includes a water control valve and a motor that is operative to selectively move at least one valve element of the valve. A water meter is operative to measure water flow that corresponds to flow through the valve. The controller is operable to cause the valve to enable or prevent flow through the valve responsive at least in part to water flow data. The controller is operative to determine a water use condition responsive to a water usage pattern, and to cause at least one message to be sent to the portable user device responsive to the determined water use condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: CHANDLER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William D Chandler, Jr., Aaron R Wolfe, Cody A Harbaugh, Patrick Frazer
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Patent number: 11542178Abstract: A water delivery control system operates to selectively deliver water from a water source to water use devices. The system includes a master controller that wirelessly communicates messages with a plurality of slave controllers. The system includes a valve slave controller associated with a water control valve and a motor that is operative to selectively move at least one valve element of the valve. A water meter is operative to measure water flow that corresponds to flow through the valve. The master controller is operable to cause the valve slave controller to enable or prevent flow through the valve responsive at least in part to water flow data. The controller is operative to determine a water use condition responsive to a water usage pattern, and to cause at least one message to be sent to a portable user device responsive to the determined water use condition. The user interface slave controller is associated with a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Chandler Systems, Inc.Inventors: William D. Chandler, Jr., Aaron R Wolfe, Cody A. Harbaugh, William D. Chandler, III, Patrick Frazer
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Patent number: 11543047Abstract: A switch assembly for a valve actuator can include a bracket, a rotatable switch rotatably coupled to the bracket at an adjustable angle, a fixed switch fixedly mounted to the bracket, an arm rotatably coupled to the bracket, and an adjustable switch trigger coupled to the arm. The rotatable switch can be tripped by the valve actuator and a trip point of the rotatable switch can be calibrated by setting the adjustable angle. The fixed switch can be tripped by the switch trigger on the arm and a trip point of the fixed switch can be set by adjusting the switch trigger relative to the arm. The assembly can include a calibration fixture for calibrating the switch assembly to the valve actuator independently of the valve actuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: AUTOMATIC SWITCH COMPANYInventors: Roy B. Bogert, Emmanuel D. Arceo, Christopher Ganci, Ivan Nicholl, Kevin Toth
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Patent number: 11541802Abstract: Vehicle for delivering inflammable fluid comprising a tractor unit and a tank mounted on a support, the vehicle including a fluid circuit connected to the tank that includes a set of pneumatic valves. The vehicle includes an electrical circuit having at least one electrical component and an electricity source connected to the electrical circuit via at least one port for connecting to a connection interface. A cover moves between a first position blocking access to the connection port(s) to prevent the electrical connection between the electricity source and the electrical circuit and a second position not blocking access to the connection port(s) to enable the electrical connection between the electricity source and the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: CRYOLORInventors: Lucien Varrassi, Etienne Gibaux
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Patent number: 11525247Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a circulation system comprising a cooling device with an input port and an output port for cooling water. The invention also relates to a circulation system for implementing said method.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: LTZ—ZENTRUM FÜR LUFT—UND TRINKWASSERHYGIENE GMBHInventors: Roberto Bawey, Patric Opitz, Olaf Heinecke