Patents by Inventor John Renner

John Renner 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: 8479563
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. Systems typically provide a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Louis Hallman, Jr., Michael John Renner
  • Publication number: 20120186332
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. Systems typically provide a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Russell Louis Hallman, JR., Michael John Renner
  • Patent number: 8171775
    Abstract: A system for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. The system provides a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Louis Hallman, Jr., Michael John Renner
  • Publication number: 20120085150
    Abstract: A system for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. The system provides a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Russell Louis Hallman, JR., Michael John Renner
  • Patent number: 7902848
    Abstract: A reversible test probe and test probe tip. In one embodiment, a test probe tip is reversible relative to a test probe body. The reversible probe has a first probe tip at a first end and a second probe tip at a second end. The test probe body has an opening operable to receive the first probe tip and the second probe tip. When the first probe tip is positioned in the opening, the first probe tip is electrically coupled to a metal device in the test probe body. When the second probe tip is positioned in the opening, the second probe tip is electrically coupled to a metal device in the test probe body. In another embodiment, a test probe having two test probe tips is reversible relative to a test lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Eccleston, Chris W. Lagerberg, John Renner, III, David J. Gibson, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20100176828
    Abstract: A reversible test probe and test probe tip. In one embodiment, a test probe tip is reversible relative to a test probe body. The reversible probe has a first probe tip at a first end and a second probe tip at a second end. The test probe body has an opening operable to receive the first probe tip and the second probe tip. When the first probe tip is positioned in the opening, the first probe tip is electrically coupled to a metal device in the test probe body. When the second probe tip is positioned in the opening, the second probe tip is electrically coupled to a metal device in the test probe body. In another embodiment, a test probe having two test probe tips is reversible relative to a test lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Eccleston, Chris W. Lagerberg, John Renner, III, David J. Gibson, SR.
  • Patent number: 7325439
    Abstract: A system for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. The system provides a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Louis Hallman, Jr., Michael John Renner
  • Publication number: 20070074561
    Abstract: A system for measuring the permeance of a material. The permeability of the material may also be derived. The system provides a liquid or high concentration fluid bath on one side of a material test sample, and a gas flow across the opposing side of the material test sample. The mass flow rate of permeated fluid as a fraction of the combined mass flow rate of gas and permeated fluid is used to calculate the permeance of the material. The material test sample may be a sheet, a tube, or a solid shape. Operational test conditions may be varied, including concentration of the fluid, temperature of the fluid, strain profile of the material test sample, and differential pressure across the material test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Russell Hallman, John Renner
  • Patent number: 5020820
    Abstract: A suspension system for improving the ride quality and service life of the tractor used in a tractor-trailer combination. An A-shaped sub-frame is connected at its front apex and with the tractor frame for universal pivotal movement and is rigidly connected at its back end with the rear axle of the tractor. The lift cylinders for the fifth wheel that bears the trailer weight are mounted on the arms of the sub-frame, thus applying the trailer load to the sub-frame rather than to the tractor frame. Suspension elements are interposed between the tractor axle and frame and provide the same cushioning effect regardless of whether the tractor is traveling empty or fully loaded. The universal joint mounting of the sub-frame allows tilting of the rear axle and accommodates other irregularities while avoiding undue stresses on the axle. A transverse link applies side loads from the sub-frame to the frame to avoid undue stressing of the spherical bearing that mounts the sub-frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Capacity of Texas, Inc.
    Inventors: J. John Renner, Steven J. Palmateer, John S. Petry, Frederick J. Hoppe, Steven R. Bertrand