Patents by Inventor Robert M. Meloy

Robert M. Meloy 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: 11644108
    Abstract: A flow control valve includes a valve body having a first section and a second section attached to the first section. A flow control member is positioned within the valve body and a shaft extends through the valve body and is connected to the flow control member to move the flow control member between an open position and a closed position. A sealing gasket is positioned within the valve body and engages the valve body to prevent the flow of fluid between the first section and the second section. The sealing gasket has an annular metallic body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, the outer surface defining a primary sealing surface, a groove formed in the outer surface, and an insert positioned within the groove, the insert defining a secondary sealing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Meloy, Jeffrey Michael Von Arb
  • Publication number: 20210062922
    Abstract: A flow control valve includes a valve body having a first section and a second section attached to the first section. A flow control member is positioned within the valve body and a shaft extends through the valve body and is connected to the flow control member to move the flow control member between an open position and a closed position. A sealing gasket is positioned within the valve body and engages the valve body to prevent the flow of fluid between the first section and the second section. The sealing gasket has an annular metallic body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, the outer surface defining a primary sealing surface, a groove formed in the outer surface, and an insert positioned within the groove, the insert defining a secondary sealing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert M. Meloy, Jeffrey Michael Von Arb
  • Patent number: 10914387
    Abstract: A rotary valve is provided for use in highly corrosive and abrasive applications. The valve includes a valve body and an adapter coupled to one end of the valve body, thereby defining an inlet, an outlet, and a valve interior in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The valve also includes a floating ball element pivotably mounted in the valve interior via a valve stem to control fluid flow through the valve, a first valve seat movably disposed in the valve interior, and a second valve seat removably disposed in the valve interior. The first valve seat is biased toward the ball element to sealingly engage a first portion of the ball element. The second valve seat is configured to sealingly engage a second portion of the ball element and is clamped between a surface of the valve body and a surface of the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Wade J. Helfer, Robert M. Meloy
  • Patent number: 10539241
    Abstract: A valve apparatus may include a control valve including valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path. A rotational valve stem may extend along a longitudinal axis, the valve stem having a top portion and a bottom portion, the valve stem operatively coupled to a control element movably disposed in the flow path. A yoke may be attached to the valve body and arranged to operatively couple the valve body to an actuator, the yoke including a first bracket having an aperture and a second bracket having an aperture. A bushing may be arranged to align an actuator shaft of the actuator to the longitudinal axis of the valve stem, the bushing having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion engaging within the aperture of the first bracket and the second portion engaging the aperture of the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Trenton F. Jackson, Robert M. Meloy
  • Publication number: 20180106384
    Abstract: A valve apparatus may include a control valve including valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path. A rotational valve stem may extend along a longitudinal axis, the valve stem having a top portion and a bottom portion, the valve stem operatively coupled to a control element movably disposed in the flow path. A yoke may be attached to the valve body and arranged to operatively couple the valve body to an actuator, the yoke including a first bracket having an aperture and a second bracket having an aperture. A bushing may be arranged to align an actuator shaft of the actuator to the longitudinal axis of the valve stem, the bushing having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion engaging within the aperture of the first bracket and the second portion engaging the aperture of the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Trenton F. Jackson, Robert M. Meloy
  • Publication number: 20170307087
    Abstract: A rotary valve is provided for use in highly corrosive and abrasive applications. The valve includes a valve body and an adapter coupled to one end of the valve body, thereby defining an inlet, an outlet, and a valve interior in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The valve also includes a floating ball element pivotably mounted in the valve interior via a valve stem to control fluid flow through the valve, a first valve seat movably disposed in the valve interior, and a second valve seat removably disposed in the valve interior. The first valve seat is biased toward the ball element to sealingly engage a first portion of the ball element. The second valve seat is configured to sealingly engage a second portion of the ball element and is clamped between a surface of the valve body and a surface of the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Wade J. Helfer, Robert M. Meloy