Patents by Inventor John T. Wall

John T. Wall 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: 5361622
    Abstract: A device (10) for detecting irregular operation in a pressurized fluid vessel, such as leaks in a pipeline (20), includes a transducer (21) for measuring pipeline (20) instantaneous pressure, a microcomputer (23) and a wake-up timer (29). Microcomputer (23) performs several different tests upon the collected pressure data to reliably ascertain if a leak or break in pipeline (20) has occurred. The first test involves a comparison of rates of change of pressure at successive preselected timed intervals, referred to as timed interval comparisons. If any test is failed, an alarm (30) and/or actuator (31) for valve or system shut-down are operated. Once the timed intervals and testing are concluded, microprocessor (23) reverts to a powerdown mode to conserve power. Wake-up timer (29) resets microcomputer (23) at preselected intervals for additional pressure data collection and testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: The Shafer Valve Company
    Inventor: John T. Wall
  • Patent number: 5151017
    Abstract: A control for a hydromassage pump motor and pump controls the speed thereof at one of a plurality of predetermined speeds. The control includes a high voltage motor power control which is connected to the AC lines and to the motor to affect energization thereof and a low voltage user interface. The low voltage user interface is powered by a low cost, small, limited energy power supply which limits the current to the user interface and which provides electrical isolation from the AC lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Sears, John T. Wall