Patents by Inventor Eugene M. Shanahan

Eugene M. Shanahan 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: 7472606
    Abstract: A single input, multiple output flow meter (200) is provided. The flow meter (200) includes an intake conduit (202) and a flow divider (203). The flow meter (200) further includes a first flow sensor element (204) coupled to the flow divider (203), including a first output conduit (206), and is configured to generate a first flow signal. The flow meter (200) further includes at least a second flow sensor element (205) coupled to the flow divider (203), including a second output conduit (207), and is configured to generate a second flow signal. The input flow can be metered through the first output conduit (206) by the first flow sensor element (204), can be metered through the second output conduit (207) by the second flow sensor element (205), or can be simultaneously metered through both the first output conduit (206) by the first flow sensor element (204) and through the second output conduit (207) by the second flow sensor element (205).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Seddon, Eugene M. Shanahan, Steven M. Jones, Charles Paul Stack
  • Publication number: 20080257065
    Abstract: A single input, multiple output flow meter (200) is provided. The flow meter (200) includes an intake conduit (202) and a flow divider (203). The flow meter (200) further includes a first flow sensor element (204) coupled to the flow divider (203), including a first output conduit (206), and is configured to generate a first flow signal. The flow meter (200) further includes at least a second flow sensor element (205) coupled to the flow divider (203), including a second output conduit (207), and is configured to generate a second flow signal. The input flow can be metered through the first output conduit (206) by the first flow sensor element (204), can be metered through the second output conduit (207) by the second flow sensor element (205), or can be simultaneously metered through both the first output conduit (206) by the first flow sensor element (204) and through the second output conduit (207) by the second flow sensor element (205).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Seddon, Eugene M. Shanahan, Steven M. Jones, Charles Paul Stack
  • Patent number: 4775100
    Abstract: A line voltage setback thermostat retrofitable over existing single width electrical wall outlet boxes. A metal deck plate is attached to the box and extends laterally beyond along the wall. The line load switch is mounted to the deck plate back and extends into the box and is covered with a metal cover. A resistor under the metal cover provides heat for setback mode operation of a bi-metal element which operates the load switch. A timer for energizing the resistor and surface wiring are surface mounted on the extended portion of the deck. A plastic cover is attached to the deck plate from the back and covers the timer and surface wiring and also retains the metal switch cover. An outer bezel with adjustment knobs extending therethrough provides indicia for setting the thermostat and timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn C. Gouldey, Eugene M. Shanahan, Robert E. Smith
  • Patent number: 4755786
    Abstract: A thermostatic switch having a snap acting switch mounted for actuation between the side walls of a U-shaped bracket. A remote bulb-and-capillary thermal sensing capsule provides output motion to a lever for switch actuation. The lever has an edge portion pivotably engaging a reaction support tab on one bracket wall and a rotatable cam provides an adjustable reaction support on the opposite bracket wall. The cam slidably engages an arcuate groove on the lever to maintain the lever transversely and longitudinally positioned on the bracket for switch actuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene M. Shanahan, Robert E. Smith, Randal W. Koehler