Patents by Inventor Paul Banta
Paul Banta 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).
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Patent number: 10801509Abstract: A bleed air selector valve allows selection and extraction of bleed air from a plurality of different engine bleed air ports to optimize engine efficiency and to maintain bleed requirements using a single line replaceable unit. The bleed air selector valve uses a relatively simple arrangement of poppets, check valves, and thermostatic compensation to augment high and low temperature to within acceptable limits. The bleed air selector valve significantly reduces weight, cost, envelope, and system complexity as compared to known two-port bleed systems with heat exchanger thermal compensation.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Robert Franconi, Paul Banta
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Publication number: 20200032806Abstract: A bleed air selector valve allows selection and extraction of bleed air from a plurality of different engine bleed air ports to optimize engine efficiency and to maintain bleed requirements using a single line replaceable unit. The bleed air selector valve uses a relatively simple arrangement of poppets, check valves, and thermostatic compensation to augment high and low temperature to within acceptable limits. The bleed air selector valve significantly reduces weight, cost, envelope, and system complexity as compared to known two-port bleed systems with heat exchanger thermal compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Robert Franconi, Paul Banta
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Patent number: 9080687Abstract: A pressure and flow altitude compensated shut off valve includes a valve body, a valve element, and an altitude compensation pilot valve. The valve body has an inlet port, an outlet port, and a flow passage extending between the inlet port and the outlet port. The valve element is disposed within the flow passage and is responsive to fluid pressure at the inlet port to move between a closed position, in which fluid may not flow through the flow passage, and a plurality of open positions between the closed position and a full-open position. The altitude compensation pilot valve is coupled to the valve body and is responsive to pressure variations at the second port to control the fluid pressure at which the valve element moves to the closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Robert Franconi, Paul Banta, Cecilia Sum Lam
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Publication number: 20130312843Abstract: A pressure and flow altitude compensated shut off valve includes a valve body, a valve element, and an altitude compensation pilot valve. The valve body has an inlet port, an outlet port, and a flow passage extending between the inlet port and the outlet port. The valve element is disposed within the flow passage and is responsive to fluid pressure at the inlet port to move between a closed position, in which fluid may not flow through the flow passage, and a plurality of open position between the closed position and a full-open position. The altitude compensation pilot valve is coupled to the valve body and is responsive to pressure variations at the second port to control the fluid pressure at which the valve element moves to the closed and open positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Robert Franconi, Paul Banta, Cecilia Sum Lam
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Patent number: 8286661Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body, a valve element, a valve actuator, and a fluid-operated switch. The valve body defines a flow passage. The valve element is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve element and is responsive to pressurized fluid supplied thereto and vented therefrom to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position, respectively. The fluid-operated switch has a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a third fluid inlet, an actuator port, and an actuator vent port. The fluid-operated switch is in fluid communication with the valve actuator and is operable to selectively supply pressurized fluid to the actuator via the actuator port, and vent the pressurized fluid from the actuator via the actuator port and the actuator vent port.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Bradley Krake, Cecilia Lam, Anthony Matarazzo, Kenneth Roberts, Paul Banta
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Publication number: 20110084226Abstract: A straight shaft sealing valve assembly includes a valve body, a shaft, a valve element, and a seal element. The valve body has an inner surface that defines a flow channel. The shaft is rotationally mounted on the valve body and extends across the flow channel. The shaft includes a first seal opening and a second seal opening. The first and second seal openings are spaced apart from each other and extend through the shaft. The valve element is coupled to the shaft and is rotatable therewith, and has an outer periphery. The seal element is coupled to the valve element, extends from the outer periphery, and extends through the first and second seal openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Laurie Fowler, Joe Sega, Donald Farenga, Micah S. Abel, Paul Banta, Doug Smith, Ronald Louis, Ed Dismukes
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Publication number: 20100301238Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body, a valve element, a valve actuator, and a fluid-operated switch. The valve body defines a flow passage. The valve element is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve element and is responsive to pressurized fluid supplied thereto and vented therefrom to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position, respectively. The fluid-operated switch has a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a third fluid inlet, an actuator port, and an actuator vent port. The fluid-operated switch is in fluid communication with the valve actuator and is operable to selectively supply pressurized fluid to the actuator via the actuator port, and vent the pressurized fluid from the actuator via the actuator port and the actuator vent port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Bradley Krake, Cecilia Lam, Anthony Matarazzo, Kenneth Roberts, Paul Banta
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Patent number: 7739915Abstract: A diaphragm is provided that includes a plurality of zonal portions that define reinforced and non-reinforced areas of the diaphragm. A first zonal portion extends from a marginal edge portion toward a central portion and is formed of a fabric material. A second zonal portion extends from the first zonal portion toward the central portion and is formed of an elastomer. A third zonal portion defines the central portion and is formed of a fabric material. The combination of reinforced and non-reinforced portions provides for a decrease in the radial tension (spring rate) of the diaphragm and helps prevent undesired changes to the flow control valve flow setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Pantier, Todd Garrod, John Vasquez, Paul Banta, Dave Tornquist
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Publication number: 20100006165Abstract: A hydraulically actuated pneumatic regulator is configured to receive hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic source and pressurized air from a pressurized air source to control air pressure downstream of the pneumatic regulator. The hydraulically actuated pneumatic regulator includes a valve element, an actuator, and pneumatic-to-hydraulic servo. The actuator is adapted to receive one or more pneumatic control signals supplied by the pneumatic-to-hydraulic servo, and is operable, in response to the pneumatic control signals, to control the air pressure downstream of the pneumatic regulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul Banta, Todd Garrod
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Publication number: 20090205431Abstract: A diaphragm is provided that includes a plurality of zonal portions that define reinforced and non-reinforced areas of the diaphragm. A first zonal portion extends from a marginal edge portion toward a central portion and is formed of a fabric material. A second zonal portion extends from the first zonal portion toward the central portion and is formed of an elastomer. A third zonal portion defines the central portion and is formed of a fabric material. The combination of reinforced and non-reinforced portions provides for a decrease in the radial tension (spring rate) of the diaphragm and helps prevent undesired changes to the flow control valve flow setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Pantier, Todd Garrod, John Vasquez, Paul Banta, Dave Tornquist
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Publication number: 20070220987Abstract: A pressure pickup probe assembly includes a probe housing, a plurality of openings, and a pickup probe. The probe housing is configured to be mounted within, and extend at least substantially across, a flow passage. The probe housing further includes at least an inner surface and an outer surface. The probe housing inner surface defines at least a plenum therein. The plurality of openings is formed in the probe housing, and each opening extends between the probe housing inner and outer surfaces and is in fluid communication with the probe housing plenum. The pickup probe is disposed at least partially within the probe housing, and has at least a first end, a second end, and a bore extending between the first and second ends and that is in fluid communication with the probe housing plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: James Clifton, Dori Marshall, David Tornquist, Richard Hopkins, Paul Banta, Justin Tanner
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Publication number: 20050276685Abstract: A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The rate control servo mechanism is adapted to receive pressurized fluid and is configured, upon receipt of the pressurized fluid, to supply a controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve and is in fluid communication with the rate control servo to thereby receive the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is configured, upon receipt of the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid, to move the valve between the closed position and the open position at a substantially controlled rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Jimmy Wiggins, Paul Banta, Edward Woodruff
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Publication number: 20050265823Abstract: A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The rate control servo mechanism is adapted to receive pressurized fluid and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to supply a controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve and is in fluid communication with the rate control servo to thereby receive the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is configured, upon receipt of the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid, to move the valve between the closed position and the open position at a substantially controlled rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Jimmy Wiggins, Edward Woodruff, Paul Banta