Patents by Inventor George J. Briand

George J. Briand 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).

  • Snap action thermally responsive fluid control valve
    Patent number: 4134543
    Abstract: A snap action fluid control valve, the operation of which is controlled by a relatively slow acting thermally responsive actuator member. The valve of this invention is particularly adapted for use in controlling flow of fluid to a fluid operable clutch or the like for operation thereof. The thermally responsive actuator portion of the valve senses temperature of a fluid, the temperature of which is responsive to operation of a fan which is operated through the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Assignee: Standard-Thomson Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne R. Duprez, George J. Briand