Patents by Inventor Ernesto Vasquez
Ernesto Vasquez 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).
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Patent number: 11928806Abstract: A computer system is structured to determine a density of particulate matter in a diesel particulate filter (DPF) sample. The computer system includes a processing circuit having a processor and a memory. The processing circuit is structured to generate a computed tomography (CT) scan-based image of the DPF sample; and, segment the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample into a plurality of regions. For at least one region from the plurality of regions, the processing circuit is structured to determine a density of a portion of the DPF sample corresponding to the at least one region of the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample and cause an electronic display of a user device to display the CT scan-based image including the at least one region and an indication of the density for the at least one region.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Yujun Wang, Ben Wang, Carl Justin Kamp, Leigh Anne Rogoski, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo, Michael J. Cunningham, Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, Neal W. Currier
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Patent number: 11808683Abstract: A particulate filter inspection system for a particulate filter includes a compressed air source, a primary conduit, a controller, a probe, and a gauge. The compressed air source is configured to draw air from an air source. The primary conduit is configured to receive the air from the compressed air source. The probe is coupled to the primary conduit and communicable with the controller. The probe is configured to interface with a face of the particulate filter to provide the air to only a sector of the particulate filter. The gauge is configured to determine a pressure of the air within the primary conduit when the probe is providing air to only a sector of the face of the particulate filter. The controller is configured to receive the pressure from the gauge, compare the pressure to a target upper pressure, and provide an indication that the particulate filter is dirty if the pressure is not lower than the target upper pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, James C. Clerc, Richard Adotey Allotey, Luis Fernando Loo Zazueta, Todd M. Wieland, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo
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Publication number: 20220128448Abstract: A particulate filter inspection system for a particulate filter includes a compressed air source, a primary conduit, a controller, a probe, and a gauge. The compressed air source is configured to draw air from an air source. The primary conduit is configured to receive the air from the compressed air source. The probe is coupled to the primary conduit and communicable with the controller. The probe is configured to interface with a face of the particulate filter to provide the air to only a sector of the particulate filter. The gauge is configured to determine a pressure of the air within the primary conduit when the probe is providing air to only a sector of the face of the particulate filter. The controller is configured to receive the pressure from the gauge, compare the pressure to a target upper pressure, and provide an indication that the particulate filter is dirty if the pressure is not lower than the target upper pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: CUMMINS INC.Inventors: Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, James C. Clerc, Richard Adotey Allotey, Luis Fernando Loo Zazueta, Todd M. Wieland, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo
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Patent number: 11226277Abstract: A particulate filter inspection system for a particulate filter includes a compressed air source. A primary conduit, a controller, a probe, and a gauge. The compressed air source is configured to draw air from an air source. The primary conduit is configured to receive the air from the compressed air source. The probe is coupled to the primary conduit and communicable with the controller. The probe is configured to interface with a face of the particulate filter to provide the air to only a sector of the particulate filter. The gauge is configured to determine a pressure of a first portion of the air within the primary conduit when the probe is providing a second portion of the air to only a sector of the face of the particulate filter. The controller is configured to receive the pressure from the gauge and compare the pressure to a target upper pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, James C. Clerc, Richard Adotey Allotey, Luis Fernando Loo Zazueta, Todd M. Wieland, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo
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Patent number: 11193853Abstract: A sensing assembly comprises a sensor housing having a sensing end and a coupling end opposite the sensing end. A sensing element and a heating element are disposed within the sensor housing. A tip cover and coupling end cover removably coupled to the ends of the sensor housing. The tip cover and coupling end cover are configured to be uncoupled from the sensor housing to enable removal of at least one of the sensing element, the heating element, or an integrated sensing/heating element from the sensor housing, and replacement with at least one of a new sensing element or a new heating element, the tip cover and coupling end cover configured to be recoupled to the sensor housing after at least one of the new sensing element or the new heating element is disposed in the sensor housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.Inventors: Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo, Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru
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Publication number: 20210256684Abstract: A computer system is structured to determine a density of particulate matter in a diesel particulate filter (DPF) sample. The computer system includes a processing circuit having a processor and a memory. The processing circuit is structured to generate a computed tomography (CT) scan-based image of the DPF sample; and, segment the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample into a plurality of regions. For at least one region from the plurality of regions, the processing circuit is structured to determine a density of a portion of the DPF sample corresponding to the at least one region of the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample and cause an electronic display of a user device to display the CT scan-based image including the at least one region and an indication of the density for the at least one region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Yujun Wang, Ben Wang, Carl Justin Kamp, Leigh Anne Rogoski, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo, Michael J. Cunningham, Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, Neal W. Currier
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Publication number: 20200240873Abstract: A sensing assembly comprises a sensor housing having a sensing end and a coupling end opposite the sensing end. A sensing element and a heating element are disposed within the sensor housing. A tip cover and coupling end cover removably coupled to the ends of the sensor housing. The tip cover and coupling end cover are configured to be uncoupled from the sensor housing to enable removal of at least one of the sensing element, the heating element, or an integrated sensing/heating element from the sensor housing, and replacement with at least one of a new sensing element or a new heating element, the tip cover and coupling end cover configured to be recoupled to the sensor housing after at least one of the new sensing element or the new heating element is disposed in the sensor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.Inventors: Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo, Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru
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Publication number: 20200217773Abstract: A particulate filter inspection system for a particulate filter includes a compressed air source, a primary conduit, a controller, a probe, and a gauge. The compressed air source is configured to draw air from an air source. The primary conduit is configured to receive air from the compressed air source. The probe is coupled to the primary conduit and communicable with the controller. The probe is configured to interface with a face of the particulate filter to provide air to only a sector of the particulate filter. The gauge is configured to determine a pressure of air within the primary conduit when the probe is providing air to only a sector of the face of the particulate filter. The controller is configured to receive the pressure from the gauge, compare the pressure to a target upper pressure, and provide an indication that the particulate filter is dirty if the pressure is not lower than the target upper pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: CUMMINS INC.Inventors: Krishna Pradeep Chilumukuru, James C. Clerc, Richard Adotey Allotey, Luis Fernando Loo Zazuela, Todd M. Wieland, Rafael Ernesto Vasquez Lombardo
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Patent number: 10578186Abstract: Spring seat vibration damper apparatus for use with fluid pressure regulators are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a first spring seat of a fluid pressure regulator defining a first protrusion and a second spring seat of the fluid pressure regulator defining a second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to receive at least a portion of the first protrusion. The first spring seat moves relative to the second spring seat to provide a damping effect between the protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, Justin Wade Hart, Tony Alan Durant
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Patent number: 10551855Abstract: A regulator includes a body, a first cage positioned in the body, a diaphragm positioned within the body, and a second cage operatively connected to the diaphragm. The body has an inlet, an outlet, and a passage formed between the inlet and the outlet and the first cage is positioned adjacent the passage. The second cage moves with the diaphragm and is positionable on a first side of the diaphragm, opposite the first cage, or on a second side of the diaphragm such that the second cage is positioned within the first cage and is movable relative to the first cage.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Justin W. Hart, Ernesto Vasquez, Tony A. Durant
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Publication number: 20190101941Abstract: A regulator includes a body, a first cage positioned in the body, a diaphragm positioned within the body, and a second cage operatively connected to the diaphragm. The body has an inlet, an outlet, and a passage formed between the inlet and the outlet and the first cage is positioned adjacent the passage. The second cage moves with the diaphragm and is positionable on a first side of the diaphragm, opposite the first cage, or on a second side of the diaphragm such that the second cage is positioned within the first cage and is movable relative to the first cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Justin W. Hart, Ernesto Vasquez, Tony A. Durant
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Publication number: 20180119771Abstract: Spring seat vibration damper apparatus for use with fluid pressure regulators are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a first spring seat of a fluid pressure regulator defining a first protrusion and a second spring seat of the fluid pressure regulator defining a second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to receive at least a portion of the first protrusion. The first spring seat moves relative to the second spring seat to provide a damping effect between the protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, Justin Wade Hart, Tony Alan Durant
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Patent number: 9920847Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. The example apparatus includes a metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet to contact the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, Jr., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant, Kunrong Matthews
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Patent number: 9848595Abstract: An insect net with emergency deployment structured to be retrofit onto the roof of the cab of the typical construction or agricultural equipment vehicle. The system includes a cylindrical insect net that may be compressed into a closed deployment box positioned on the underside of the vehicle cab roof. A deployment cord is positioned adjacent the operator where it may be readily accessed and pulled to open the doors of the deployment box to allow the cylindrical net to drop (under the influence of a ring of small weights) to surround the operator within the cab. The system is structured to be re-used by replacing the cylindrical net back into the deployment box and refitting the deployment cord with pull pin to hold the deployable components within the box for subsequent use.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Ernesto Vasquez Del Toro
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Publication number: 20170102076Abstract: A cage for a control valve has a circumferential wall having inner and outer surfaces, a plurality of first passages formed through the wall, and a plurality of second passages formed through the wall. The plurality of first passages each include an upper portion and a lower portion that is tapered in a direction away from the upper portion. The plurality of second passages are positioned between adjacent lower portions of first passages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Matthew D. Reynolds, Mark Alexander Michnevitz, Kelley Jake Buford, Ernesto Vasquez
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Patent number: 9581228Abstract: Cam apparatus for use with valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cam having a cam surface to engage a valve stem, a first portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in a closed position, a second portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in an open position, and a third portion of the cam surface adjacent the first portion and defining a curved profile. The third portion is to engage the valve stem when the cam is rotated to a first intermediate position between the closed position and the open position. The example apparatus also includes a fourth portion of the cam surface between the second portion and the third portion and defining a linear profile. The fourth portion is to engage the valve stem surface as the cam rotates between the first intermediate position and the open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Khashayar Afnan Nashery, Ernesto Vasquez
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Patent number: 9441745Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. A metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet engages the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, Jr., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant, Kunrong Matthews
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Publication number: 20160239028Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. The example apparatus includes a metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet to contact the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, JR., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant, Kunrong Matthews
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Patent number: 9371925Abstract: Corrugated diaphragm apparatus for improved cycle life of a diaphragm are described herein. One described example apparatus includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet to allow fluid to flow therethrough, a backing plate disposed within a bonnet and coupled to the valve body, and first and second diaphragms. Each diaphragm has a corrugated profile and is in a stacked configuration. The diaphragms are operatively coupled to the backing plate and each of the diaphragms is clamped between the valve body and the bonnet proximate a peripheral edge of the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: TESCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, Jr., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant
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Publication number: 20160097444Abstract: Cam apparatus for use with valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cam having a cam surface to engage a valve stem, a first portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in a closed position, a second portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in an open position, and a third portion of the cam surface adjacent the first portion and defining a curved profile. The third portion is to engage the valve stem when the cam is rotated to a first intermediate position between the closed position and the open position. The example apparatus also includes a fourth portion of the cam surface between the second portion and the third portion and defining a linear profile. The fourth portion is to engage the valve stem surface as the cam rotates between the first intermediate position and the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Khashayar Afnan Nashery, Ernesto Vasquez