Patents Assigned to Controls, Inc.
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Patent number: 10753580Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source including an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a reflector including a input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end. The reflector further includes a first, a second, a third, and a fourth sidewall that extend from the input end to the output end. The first and the second sidewalls each include an interior surface, the third and the fourth sidewalls each include an interior surface having a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the first and second sidewalls. A lens is adjacent the output end of the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Publication number: 20200264211Abstract: Disclosed is a probe device of a floating structure including a probe unit having a groove formed at one end thereof into which a needle for transmitting an electrical signal is inserted, and a guide portion formed at the other end thereof and a plate unit having an inner space which is inserted with the guide portion and formed to support a part of the guide portion, wherein the guide portion is spaced apart from the inner space at a predetermined interval by an external force applied to the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Phoenixon Controls Inc.Inventor: Ki Sool NAH
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Patent number: 10746621Abstract: A pressure sensing system includes a pressure transducer, a pressure manifold, and a heater assembly. The pressure transducer is configured to measure pressures at one or more locations of a vehicle engine. The pressure manifold is configured to cover a face of the pressure transducer and provide an interface for transferring air or gas generated at the one or more locations of the vehicle engine. The heater assembly is configured to heat one or more portions of the pressure transducer and one or more portions of the pressure manifold and maintain a temperature of each of the pressure transducer and the pressure manifold above a predetermined temperature level.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.Inventors: William J. Gehm, Raymond J. Boyd, Glenn T. Diego, Robert J. Kunz, Clive A. Morris, Stephen L. Pero
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Publication number: 20200254497Abstract: Devices and techniques related to landfill gas extraction are disclosed. A technique for controlling extraction of landfill gas from a landfill through a gas extraction system is described. The method may include measuring a plurality of values indicating conditions associated with the landfill; computing, based at least in part on the plurality of values and on a model of the landfill, a predicted future state of the landfill; determining, based at least in part on the predicted future state of the landfill, one or more control parameters for one or more respective control devices configured to control operation of the gas extraction system; applying the one or more control parameters to the one or more respective control, and with the one or more control devices, controlling extraction of the landfill gas from the landfill based, at least in part, on the one or more respective control parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: Loci Controls, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Campanella, Melinda Sims, Nathan Pallo, Ian Martin
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Publication number: 20200253820Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods directed to the collection and analysis of data related to a patient during an emergency advanced airway management process. The collected data may be obtained using various types of sensors, with the data collection process being managed or coordinated by a suitable system, such as a combination monitor-defibrillator. The monitor-defibrillator (alone or in combination with other system elements, such as a wired or wireless communications capability, a processor, data storage, etc.) may include a capability to process some or all of the acquired data, and in response indicate to a user when some of the collected data may be unreliable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventor: Robert G. Walker
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Publication number: 20200256149Abstract: A plug valve including a valve body defining an internal cavity, a first passage, and a second passage, a plug defining a third passage and being rotatable within the internal cavity, and an insert extending within the internal cavity between the valve body and the plug. The insert defines an interior surface and an opening aligned with the first passage of the valve body. The insert may also define a sealing surface extending around the opening and standing in relief against the interior surface to sealingly engage the plug. In addition to, or instead of, the sealing surface, the insert may define a projection at least partially defining the interior surface. In addition, a boot may be connected to the valve body and interlocked with the projection to prevent, or at least reduce, rotation of the insert relative to the valve body when the plug rotates within the internal cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. WITKOWSKI, Nuder Said, Duc Thanh TRAN
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Patent number: 10738928Abstract: According to one aspect, a manifold assembly includes a skid, a low pressure manifold connected to the skid, and a high pressure manifold connected to the skid. In another aspect, the high pressure manifold has a modular configuration so that the high pressure manifold is disconnectable in whole or in part from the skid, and reconnectable in whole or in part to the skid. In yet another aspect, the high pressure manifold includes high pressure modules, all of which are in fluid communication with each other and each of which is adapted to be in fluid communication with at least one pump. In still yet another aspect, the low pressure manifold includes one or more flow lines, the high pressure manifold includes fittings, and the manifold assembly includes vibration isolators to dampen dynamic loading, the vibration isolators being disposed between the fittings and the one or more flow lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventors: Ron Arizpe, Lun Tsuei, Timothy Long, Adam Hardman, Matthew Green
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Publication number: 20200248773Abstract: A shock absorber system may include at least one sensor that is configured to measure an operating parameter of the shock absorber during operation of the shock. The operating parameter may comprise one or more of pressure, temperature, a position of a piston rod of the shock absorber, a velocity of the piston rod, and/or an acceleration of the piston rod. The system may be configured to evaluate measured operating parameter data and to predict a lifespan of the shock absorber and/or detect failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Ace Controls Inc.Inventors: Rahul Chandrashekar, Christopher M. Niemiec, Scott W. McNeil
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Publication number: 20200247976Abstract: A method for inhibiting whisker growth on a metallic substrate susceptible to whisker growth (e.g., tin, zinc, cadmium, indium, silver, lead, aluminum, gold, aluminum, gold, and alloys thereof), the method comprising coating a surface of the metallic substrate with a charge dissipative (CD) polymer, or more particularly, an electrostatically dissipative (ESD) polymer, that inhibits whisker growth on said surface under conditions where whisker growth would otherwise occur. In some embodiments, the CD or ESD polymer does not possess the necessary strength and/or thickness to function as a physical barrier for whisker growth. In particular embodiments, the CD or ESD polymer prevents the onset of whisker formation or growth, thus not requiring the CD or ESD polymer to function as a physical barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.Inventors: Stephan J. Meschter, Sambit K. Saha
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Publication number: 20200248838Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided for a plug valve. The flow restrictor includes a restrictor body configured to be at least one of held within an internal bore of a valve body of the plug valve or mounted to the valve body in fluid communication with the internal bore. The restrictor body includes a plurality of fluid passages extending through a length of the restrictor body. The fluid passages include turns such that the fluid passages define tortuous fluid paths through the restrictor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventors: Vivek ANANDBABU, Nagendra Udyavara NAYAK, Swapnil URANKAR
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Patent number: 10729615Abstract: A CPR system includes a retention structure to retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism to perform CPR compressions to the patient's chest. The CPR system further includes a processor to control the compression mechanism, and thus the performance of the CPR compressions. In embodiments, the CPR system compresses at a rate or frequency that is varied based on feedback gathered from physiological sensors that detect physiological characteristics of the patient during treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Tyson G. Taylor, Alex Esibov, Bjarne Madsen Hardig, Fred Chapman
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Patent number: 10731643Abstract: A fluid cylinder for a reciprocating pump includes a body having inlet, outlet, and plunger bores. The inlet and outlet bores extend coaxially along a fluid passage axis. The plunger bore extends along a plunger bore axis that extends at an angle relative to the fluid passage axis. The body includes a crossbore at the intersection of the fluid passage axis and the plunger bore axis. The crossbore intersects the inlet, outlet, and plunger bores at respective inlet, outlet, and plunger bore ends. The inlet bore end and outlet bore ends are connected to the plunger bore end at respective first and second corners of the crossbore. The first corner includes a first linear bridge segment connected to the inlet and plunger bore ends by corresponding curved segments. The second corner includes a second linear bridge segment connected to the outlet and plunger bore ends by corresponding curved segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventor: Johnny Eric DeLeon, II
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Publication number: 20200244071Abstract: A dwelling power management system includes a smart power integrated node located at a dwelling and configured to transit information to and receive information from a remote server arrangement. The smart power integrated node selectively controls power applied to dwelling electrical power hardware components according to a recommended operating procedure (ROP). The system also includes a utility switch connected to the smart power integrated node, the utility switch configured to control distribution of electrical power received from a dwelling external power source. The smart power integrated node transmits dwelling power usage information and dwelling user preferences to the remote server arrangement that evaluates relevant information including dwelling power usage information and dwelling user preferences and dwelling external factors to develop an optimized ROP. The smart power integrated node operates according to the optimized ROP.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Flex Power Control, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Smith, Lloyd Linder, Robert Dawsey, David Ouwerkerk, May Jang, James T. Burdette, Ted Peterson, George Bellino
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Patent number: 10719806Abstract: A system to transport, secure and manage a set of tools at a job site may include a unitary portable tool storage building including a modified shipping container, a kiosk subsystem to perform login and authorization of personnel, an image data collection subsystem to capture image data of personnel using the kiosk, a wireless tool locating subsystem, and anti-gaming security subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: RNB Controls, Inc.Inventors: Lee B. Riemenschneider, James Heath Brewer, Frederick Former, Jr.
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Patent number: 10718441Abstract: A valve seat for use in a fluid end of a fracturing pump that includes a first body portion having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall forms a fluid bore and outer wall is configured to contact an inside surface of a fluid passageway of a fluid end of the fracturing pump for support therein. The seat further includes a second body portion extending from the first body portion, the second body having a frustro-conical portion forming a seating surface for receiving a valve. A portion of the first and second body portion includes a hardened material insert forming a portion of the seating surface and a portion of the inner wall of the first body, and further includes a metallic body portion affixed to the hardened material insert, the metallic body portion forming at least a portion of first body portion outer wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Myers, Joe Allen Sutton
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Patent number: 10718645Abstract: An ultrasonic flow meter for measuring the flow of a fluid includes a transducer assembly having an adjustable length. The transducer assembly is positioned in a transducer port in the meter body and includes a piezoelectric capsule axially positioned adjacent a first end of the transducer assembly. The piezoelectric capsule includes a transformer, a piezoelectric element axially spaced from the transformer, and axially-extendable wireway. A conductor extends through the extendable wireway and electrically couples the piezoelectric element with the transformer.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Zarkan, David Bruce Stevens, Cleef Vixamar
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Patent number: 10702701Abstract: A defibrillation system that includes a first defibrillation device and a second defibrillation device. The first defibrillation device including a therapy module, a communication module, a physiological parameter module and a timing control unit. The second defibrillation device including a therapy module and a communication module. The timing control unit configured to output an instruction to cause the therapy module of the first defibrillator and the therapy module of the second defibrillator to each discharge an energy delivery according to a timing relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Matthew L. Bielstein, Ryan W. Apperson, Reza Sharif, Kenneth P. Holmes, Wendy L. Warne
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Patent number: 10702449Abstract: A CPR chest compression machine includes a retention structure that is configured to retain a body of the patient, and a compression mechanism. The compression mechanism is coupled to the retention structure and configured to perform successive compressions to the patient's chest. Various types of chest compressions may be performed on a patient during a single resuscitation event. Some embodiments also include a driver configured to drive the compression mechanism. The compression mechanism may thus perform chest compressions that differ from each other in a number of aspects, for example the depth of the compressions or the height of the active decompressions between the compressions. Some embodiments also include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism may shift the compression mechanism with respect to the patient so that the chest compressions are performed at different locations of the patient's chest.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Fred W. Chapman, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: 10705063Abstract: An apparatus for sampling landfill gas from a landfill flowing through a pipe. The apparatus may comprise: an enclosure configured to receive a section of the pipe; a gas sampling port in the section of the pipe; at least one sensor device disposed in a region of the enclosure, the at least one sensor being coupled to the section of the pipe through the gas sampling port; and thermal insulation positioned to retain heat from the section of the pipe in the region of the enclosure. A method of operating a landfill gas recovery system. The method may comprise: flowing gas from a well riser pipe through a sampling subsystem to a collection system; and heating a portion of the sampling subsystem with the gas flowing from the well riser pipe to the collection system.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Loci Controls, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Campanella, Ian Martin, Joseph G. Michels, Nathan Pallo, Peter Quigley
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Publication number: 20200208776Abstract: A lubrication system for a frac pump includes a lubrication system housing, a lubricant tank held by the lubrication system housing, a heating device held by the lubrication system housing, a cooling device held by the lubrication system housing, and a filtration device held by the lubrication system housing. The lubrication system housing is configured to be at least one of mounted to a frac pump housing of the frac pump or held within the frac pump housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventor: Jacob Bayyouk