Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Hatfield

Dennis C. Hatfield has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11835181
    Abstract: A pressure evacuation device for a compressed gas cylinder having a fixed assembly that is semi-permanently attached to an opening in the cylinder and comprises a retractable bleed valve, and a detachable assembly that can be readily attached to and detached from the fixed assembly and comprises a valve stem to control the bleed valve and a valve tee to direct the flow of gas from the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Westem Valve Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis C. Hatfield, Steve K. Aderholt
  • Publication number: 20220057047
    Abstract: A pressure evacuation device for a compressed gas cylinder having a fixed assembly that is semi-permanently attached to an opening in the cylinder and comprises a retractable bleed valve, and a detachable assembly that can he readily attached to and detached from the fixed assembly and comprises a valve stem to control the bleed valve and a valve tee to direct the flow of gas from the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Western Valve Inc.
    Inventors: DENNIS C. HATFIELD, Steve K. Aderholt
  • Patent number: 7066193
    Abstract: A springless shear protection device for use with a valve, the device comprising a poppet, the poppet including a bore. The poppet including first and second openings at distal ends of the poppet. A seat plug is disposed in the poppet bore, the seat plug is moveable within the poppet bore. A shear tube with first and second ends extending through the first opening of the poppet, the first end abutting the seat plug through the first opening of the poppet and the shear tube displacing the seat plug from the top of the poppet bore. The poppet is attachable to the valve and when attached a compressed gas or liquid passes through the poppet into the valve. When the shear tube is removed, the seat plug forcibly engages the top of the poppet bore and the seat plug blocks the flow of the compressed gas or liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Steven K. Aderholt, Franklin B. Piehl, Dennis C. Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20040226604
    Abstract: A shear protection device for use with a valve, the device comprising a poppet, the poppet including a bore. The poppet including first and second openings at distal ends of the poppet. A seat plug is disposed in the poppet bore, the seat plug is moveable within the poppet bore. A shear tube with first and second ends extending through the first opening of the poppet, the first end abutting the seat plug through the first opening of the poppet and the shear tube displacing the seat plug from the top of the poppet bore. The poppet is attachable to the valve and when attached a gas or liquid passes through the poppet into the valve. When the shear tube is removed, the seat plug forcibly engages the top of the poppet bore and the seat plug blocks the flow of the gas or liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Steven K. Aderholt, Franklin B. Piehl, Dennis C. Hatfield
  • Patent number: 6742538
    Abstract: A relief device for a high-pressure gas container, comprising a main body having a generally uniform outer circumference and that defines a primary bore, the primary bore in fluid communication with an interior volume of the high-pressure gas container, the main body having a secondary bore, the secondary bore located within the outer circumference and in fluid communication with the primary bore, a spud assembly seated in the secondary bore, the spud assembly including a rupture disc that relieves to the atmosphere the contents of the container when the container reaches a certain pressure, the rupture disc located within the secondary bore and within the outer circumference, the spud assembly and rupture disc fixedly attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Western Valve
    Inventors: Steven K. Aderholt, Franklin B. Piehl, Dennis C. Hatfield