Patents by Inventor Jacob D. Higgins

Jacob D. Higgins 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).

  • Publication number: 20240183347
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacer to power pumping by the fluid displacer. A cooling circuit extends at least partially about an exterior of a motor housing that houses the electric motor. A fan assembly blows cooling air through the cooling circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Pual W. Scheieri, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Patent number: 11873802
    Abstract: A displacement pump has multiple gas compression stages and serial gas flow through the compression stages. The gas is initially compressed in a first compression stage by a first fluid displacement member. The gas from the first compression stage flows to a second compression stage. The gas in the second compression stage is compressed by a second fluid displacement member and output from the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl
  • Publication number: 20230243347
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member. A controller controls operation of the motor based on an operating state of the motor to control pumping by the displacement pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Patent number: 11655810
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member. A controller controls operation of the motor based on an operating state of the motor to control pumping by the displacement pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Patent number: 11434892
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Publication number: 20220074402
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member. A controller controls operation of the motor based on an operating state of the motor to control pumping by the displacement pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Publication number: 20210355929
    Abstract: A displacement pump has multiple gas compression stages and serial gas flow through the compression stages. The gas is initially compressed in a first compression stage by a first fluid displacement member. The gas from the first compression stage flows to a second compression stage. The gas in the second compression stage is compressed by a second fluid displacement member and output from the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl
  • Patent number: 11174854
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member. A controller controls operation of the motor based on an operating state of the motor to control pumping by the displacement pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Publication number: 20210301808
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Publication number: 20210301809
    Abstract: An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacement member to drive axial reciprocation of the fluid displacement member. A drive mechanism is disposed between and connected to each of the rotor and the fluid displacement member. The drive mechanism receives a rotational output from the rotor and provides a linear input to the fluid displacement member. A controller controls operation of the motor based on an operating state of the motor to control pumping by the displacement pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Bradley H. Hines, Paul W. Scheierl, Brian W. Koehn, Jacob D. Higgins, Benjamin J. Paar, David L. Fehr
  • Patent number: 11079033
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a check valve that prevents over compression of a gasket. The check valve comprises a valve housing, a valve cover, and a gasket that seals between the valve housing and the valve cover. A ball fits within the valve housing. The check valve further comprises a ball stop that limits compression of the gasket as the valve cover is tightened with respect to the valve housing. The ball stop serves as a standoff between the valve housing and the valve cover that allows some compression of the gasket as the valve cover is tightened with respect to the valve housing, but at some degree of tightening the incompressible engages both the valve cover and the valve housing to prevent further tightening. Over-compression distorts the gaskets, possibly compromising its sealing function and possibly damaging the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Adam K. Collins, Jacob D. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20200284369
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a check valve that prevents over compression of a gasket. The check valve comprises a valve housing, a valve cover, and a gasket that seals between the valve housing and the valve cover. A ball fits within the valve housing. The check valve further comprises a ball stop that limits compression of the gasket as the valve cover is tightened with respect to the valve housing. The ball stop serves as a standoff between the valve housing and the valve cover that allows some compression of the gasket as the valve cover is tightened with respect to the valve housing, but at some degree of tightening the incompressible engages both the valve cover and the valve housing to prevent further tightening. Over-compression distorts the gaskets, possibly compromising its sealing function and possibly damaging the gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Adam K. Collins, Jacob D. Higgins
  • Patent number: D1006830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Jacob D. Higgins, Paul W. Scheierl
  • Patent number: D1013732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Jacob D. Higgins, Paul W. Scheierl
  • Patent number: D1014561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Jacob D. Higgins, Paul W. Scheierl
  • Patent number: D1014562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Koehn, Bradley H. Hines, Jacob D. Higgins, Paul W. Scheierl