Patents by Inventor Timothy P. Ross

Timothy P. Ross 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: 6824364
    Abstract: A master/slave pump assembly employs a dual diaphragm pump as the master pump. An abrasive fluid, such as a resin containing abrasive particles, can be pumped by the dual diaphragm pump without the damage that would result from exposure of seals to the abrasive fluid. The slave pump, which can pump a catalyst or other secondary fluid, is driven in response to movement of the diaphragms and the shaft connecting the two diaphragms. A force or a signal dependent upon the actual mass flow rate of the primary fluid, can be communicated hydraulically or electrically to the slave pump, regardless of viscosity or environmental factors. An adjustable linkage is employed to alter the ratio of the mass flow rates of the two fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Rimcraft Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Ross, Robbie L. Cecil
  • Patent number: 6817487
    Abstract: A dual rotor, ram fed metering pump is especially suited for pumping high viscosity fluids, such as methacrylate resins, used in heavy duty adhesives In addition to pumping viscous materials, this metering pump also pumps a less viscous reactive fluid in proper proportion to a mixing zone or mixing gun where the two material are mixed. A rotary lobe pump is used to pump the viscous material and a rotary pump driven by the same gearbox delivers the secondary fluid. This fluid delivery apparatus also includes an intake that can be mounted on a standard pressure primmer ram to pump viscous material from a storage drum or container A single compact all-in-one metering pump package can be mounted directly to the ram eliminating the need for a separate ram mounted pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Rimcraft Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy P. Ross
  • Publication number: 20040057853
    Abstract: A master/slave pump assembly employs a dual diaphragm pump as the master pump. An abrasive fluid, such as a resin containing abrasive particles, can be pumped by the dual diaphragm pump without the damage that would result from exposure of seals to the abrasive fluid. The slave pump, which can pump a catalyst or other secondary fluid, is driven in response to movement of the diaphragms and the shaft connecting the two diaphragms. Hydraulic and electrical means can be employed to communicate a force or signal dependent upon the actual mass flow rate of the primary fluid, regardless of viscosity or environmental factors, to the slave pump. An adjustable linkage is employed to alter the ratio of the mass flow rates of the two fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy P. Ross, Robbie L. Cecil
  • Publication number: 20040056047
    Abstract: A dual rotor, ram fed metering pump is especially suited for pumping high viscosity fluids, such as methacrylate resins, used in heavy duty adhesives In addition to pumping viscous materials, this metering pump also pumps a less viscous reactive fluid in proper proportion to a mixing zone or mixing gun where the two material are mixed. A rotary lobe pump is used to pump the viscous material and a rotary pump driven by the same gearbox delivers the secondary fluid. This fluid delivery apparatus also includes an intake that can be mounted on a standard pressure primmer ram to pump viscous material from a storage drum or container A single compact all-in-one metering pump package can be mounted directly to the ram eliminating the need for a separate ram mounted pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Timothy P. Ross
  • Patent number: D325107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Great Lakes Terminal and Transport Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy P. Ross