Patents Assigned to Autoquip, Inc.
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Patent number: 11953922Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating and calibrating a paint mixture delivery system includes a positive displacement fluid cylinder and a linear transducer that monitors operation of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. A controller is connected to a servo drive whose operation manipulates the performance of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. Operation of the fluid delivery system is controlled such that the ratio of paint or resin to catalyst or hardener can be accurately controlled and calibration of the discrete fluid flow sensors can be quickly and conveniently calibrated to assure delivery of the respective fluids are the desired mixture ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 11466676Abstract: A diaphragm pump system that includes a pair of working fluid diaphragm pump assemblies that are each fluidly connected to a working fluid flow. Each working fluid diaphragm pump assembly is operationally associated with a discrete drive arrangement that is fluidly isolated from the working fluid flow that is moved during operation of the pump system. A control arrangement is connected to the discrete drive arrangements and configured to control the cyclic operation of the pair of working fluid diaphragm pump assemblies to mitigate pulsatile effects in the combined working fluid flow when the discharges of the working fluid flows associated with operation of the pair of working fluid diaphragm pump assemblies is combined.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 11353896Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating and calibrating a paint mixture delivery system includes a positive displacement fluid cylinder and a linear transducer that monitors operation of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. A controller is connected to a servo drive whose operation manipulates the performance of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. Operation of the fluid delivery system is controlled such that the ratio of paint or resin to catalyst or hardener can be accurately controlled and calibration of the discrete fluid flow sensors can be quickly and conveniently calibrated to assure delivery of the respective fluids are the desired mixture ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 10289127Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating and calibrating a paint mixture delivery system includes a positive displacement fluid cylinder and a linear transducer that monitors operation of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. A controller is connected to a servo drive whose operation manipulates the performance of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. Operation of the fluid delivery system is controlled such that the ratio of paint or resin to catalyst or hardener can be accurately controlled and calibration of the discrete fluid flow sensors can be quickly and conveniently calibrated to assure delivery of the respective fluids are the desired mixture ratio.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: AUTOQUIP, INC.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 6874404Abstract: A controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter. The pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 6705173Abstract: An air flow rate meter and method for monitoring the flow of air in high-pressure compressed air system includes a low pressure gauge contained within a sealed, high pressure vessel that is connected to the high pressure compressed air line. The low pressure gauge is pneumatically connected to opposite ends of a tube disposed within the meter through which the main air pressure line flows in order to detect the pressure drop across the restricted orifice defined by the tube. The measured pressure drop is then used by the gauge to determined the rate of air flowing through the line. To avoid damage to the meter, the air flow rate meter further includes a pressure regulating valve for regulating the input air flow pressure during startup of the system, and a check valve for closing the flow path through the pressure vessel during shut down.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 6516707Abstract: A controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter. The pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson
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Patent number: 6223645Abstract: A controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter. The pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Autoquip, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Elberson