Patents Assigned to Barnes Group Inc.
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Patent number: 11899081Abstract: A wireless sensor for an associated machine or machine part which includes a communications module that wirelessly transmits data related to the associated machine or machine part. The communications module is mounted on the sensor and the sensor is disposed under the bottom side of the control circuitry. A sensor is configured to measure one or more properties of the associated machine or machine part. The wireless sensor can be used with a smart device app such that information from the wireless sensor can be received and displayed on the smart device.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: BARNES GROUP INC.Inventors: Kevin R. Darrah, Michael O. Culbertson, Steven J. Reilly, Kelvin L. Knipl, Jr.
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Patent number: 11701700Abstract: A controllable force cushion device that can be programmed to provide a variable and/or pulsating force that can be used in any application where force control is desirable. The frequency of the pulsation can be adjusted to suit different applications and/or circumstances (e.g., forming of sheet metals in die applications, etc.). The cushion can comprise one or more manifolds containing hydraulic cylinders that can be compressed during operation pushing fluid through a proportional relief valve that can be controlled by a motion control device, thereby creating a desired force. Material (e.g., sheet metal, etc.) flow can be controlled by using a gap control method. In use, the variable pulsating, gap control, auto-learning press cushion device of the present invention can optionally be mounted to the underside of a press bolster and can be used in conjunction with a stamping press.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: BARNES GROUP INC.Inventors: Ethan McLaughlin, Richard Miller, Steven Reilly, Michael Culbertson, Russ Sasak
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Patent number: 11592499Abstract: A wireless sensor for an associated machine or machine part which includes a communications module that wirelessly transmits data related to the associated machine or machine part. The communications module is mounted on the sensor and the sensor is disposed under the bottom side of the control circuitry. A sensor is configured to measure one or more properties of the associated machine or machine part. The wireless sensor can be used with a smart device app such that information from the wireless sensor can be received and displayed on the smart device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Darrah, Michael O. Culbertson, Steven J. Reilly, Kelvin L. Knipl, Jr.
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Patent number: 11499599Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: BARNES GROUP INC.Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
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Patent number: 11110506Abstract: A controllable force cushion device that can be programmed to provide a variable and/or pulsating force that can be used in any application where force control is desirable. The frequency of the pulsation can be adjusted to suit different applications and/or circumstances (e.g., forming of sheet metals in die applications, etc.). The cushion can comprise one or more manifolds containing hydraulic cylinders that can be compressed during operation pushing fluid through a proportional relief valve that can be controlled by a motion control device, thereby creating a desired force. Material (e.g., sheet metal, etc.) flow can be controlled by using a gap control method. In use, the variable pulsating, gap control, auto-learning press cushion device of the present invention can optionally be mounted to the underside of a press bolster and can be used in conjunction with a stamping press.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Ethan McLaughlin, Richard Miller, Steven Reilly, Michael Culbertson, Russ Sasak
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Patent number: 10935096Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
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Patent number: 10697181Abstract: A roof edging system that includes a base anchor, a fascia cover, and a compression system that is used to provide compression thereby, allowing the fascia cover to snap into place on the base anchor.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Kevin Arnold, Thomas G. Diamond, Randy Hensley, George Jones, Travis Donald Lord, Zachary Michael Wahl, Frank V. Resso
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Patent number: 10579089Abstract: A modular non-linear spring system capable of simulating traditional brake pedal feel when incorporated into a hydraulic and/or electro-hydraulic vehicle braking system. The system can include a first spacer having a top surface and a bottom surface and an optional second spacer having a top surface and a bottom surface. In one arrangement, a first mechanical spring is in abutting engagement with the top surface of said first spacer, a second mechanical spring is in abutting engagement with the bottom surface of said first spacer and the top surface of said second spacer, and an optional third mechanical spring is in abutting engagement with the bottom surface of said second spacer. The springs are arranged to be progressively compressed using a brake pedal of the braking system.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Jack Adoline, Joaquin Davis, Jason Sicotte
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Patent number: 10508700Abstract: An arcuate spring having a plurality of coils which are configured and dimensioned to provide an arcuate shape to the spring and being substantially free of internal stresses which would tend to urge the coils into linear alignment. The spring is designed to function under load conditions while maintaining its natural arcuate shape. The spring is can be heated by use of an induction heating process.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Eugenio Ferreira Cunha, Sergio Roveri
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Patent number: 10472695Abstract: An apparatus for hardening a spring having a helical or beehive shape. The apparatus has a rotation support system and an induction heating system. The rotation support system is designed to support the spring while the spring is heated by the induction heating system. The induction heating system has an induction coil system having a coil system. The coil system has a spaced region designed to receive the spring and to heat the spring while the spring is supported on the rotation support system.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Scott Kurylo, Mehieddine Rababeh
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Patent number: 10441983Abstract: A lock ring that has a first ring half, a second ring half and a latch assembly. The first ring half includes a nest opening on a front portion of the first ring half, a back end portion of the first ring portion hingedly connected to a back end portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly is connected to a front portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly includes a connection arrangement and a spring system. The connection arrangement is designed to be releasably positionable in the nest opening. The spring system is designed to cause the front portions of the first and second ring halves to be drawn toward one another when the connection arrangement is positioned in the nest opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gaines, Marc Pentecost, Dan Frank, Steve Reilly
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Patent number: 10288180Abstract: An improved membrane valve and method for manufacturing such membrane valve. The improved membrane valve can be used for transferring fluids or gases in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors, including a method and system for manufacturing a membrane valve and a membrane valve with applications for use in several motors, particularly in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors which use, as a refrigeration fluid, an appropriate type of gas thus promoting the refrigeration physical affect. A body and a membrane of the membrane valve are produced from substantially thin metallic plates separately in accordance to an available process and can be subjected to rounding in order to eliminate live corners, and then juxtaposed thus composing the valve, with the above mentioned membrane on one side, fitted to the body which is fixed through a connection process and, on the other side, left free to oscillate.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventor: Jose Ubaldino Rosa
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Patent number: 10274114Abstract: A torque retention arrangement for a flange bolt connector for use with pipe. The torque retention arrangement a carrier body and a plurality of springs. The carrier body can include a plurality of spring holes equi-spaced around a circumference. A plurality of springs in a vertical stack can be mounted in each of the plurality of spring holes in the carrier. Each spring is in a convex orientation in a pre-torque condition and is in a planar orientation in a post-torque condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventor: John R. Otto
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Patent number: 10215251Abstract: A spring system that includes a compressible material that is used to control the speed of the rod movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Joel McCoy, Tyler Schroeder, Adrian Vine
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Patent number: 10060484Abstract: An improved torque converter damper disc and/or clutch that includes the use of a parametric spring system. The parametric spring is configured to address critical inflection and pinch points along the spring longitudinal length. These critical points are areas of higher applied stress due to torsional stress and bending stress, the latter of which mainly attributed to centrifugal loading.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Joaquin Davis, Mehieddine Rababeh, Samantha Hajla
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Patent number: 9920848Abstract: An improved membrane valve and method for manufacturing such membrane valve. The improved membrane valve can be used for transferring fluids or gases in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors, including a method and system for manufacturing a membrane valve and a membrane valve with applications for use in several motors, particularly in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors which use, as a refrigeration fluid, an appropriate type of gas thus promoting the refrigeration physical affect. A body and a membrane of the membrane valve are produced from substantially thin metallic plates separately in accordance to an available process and can be subjected to rounding in order to eliminate live corners, and then juxtaposed thus composing the valve, with the above mentioned membrane on one side, fitted to the body which is fixed through a connection process and, on the other side, left free to oscillate.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventor: Jose Ubaldino Rosa
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Patent number: 9822838Abstract: A spring system that includes a compressible material that is used to control the speed of the rod movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Joel McCoy, Tyler Schroeder, Adrian Vine
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Patent number: 9744576Abstract: A lock ring that has a first ring half, a second ring half and a latch assembly. The first ring half includes a nest opening on a front portion of the first ring half, a back end portion of the first ring portion hingedly connected to a back end portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly is connected to a front portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly includes a connection arrangement and a spring system. The connection arrangement is designed to be releasably positionable in the nest opening. The spring system is designed to cause the front portions of the first and second ring halves to be drawn toward one another when the connection arrangement is positioned in the nest opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gaines, Marc Pentecost, Dan Frank, Steve Reilly
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Patent number: 9447836Abstract: A spring system that includes a compressible material that is used to control the speed of the rod movement and/or the end travel cushioning.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventor: Phillip McConnell
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Patent number: D860111Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Joaquin G. Davis, Thomas J. Fischer, Matthew B. Kennedy, Kimberly M. Richards