Patents Assigned to Emerson Process Management
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Patent number: 9952145Abstract: A radiation detector for a non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer has two detector chambers, which are surrounded by a housing and separated by a separating element permeable to infrared radiation and impermeable to gas and which can be filled with a radiation-absorbing measurement gas. A receiving element, which has a measuring system fastened therein and including a flow- or pressure-sensitive sensor, can be attached to a contact surface on an outer face of the housing. Each detector chamber is pneumatically connected to the measuring system by a channel, which extends in the housing and is open to gas. The housing of the radiation detector is modularly constructed and includes a base element, which encloses the channel, the separating element, and the measuring system fastened in the receiving element, and a first and a second outer element, each of which can be connected to the base element and surrounds a detector chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Rudolf Schneider, Leif Knoepke, Marc Winter, Erich Wombacher
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Patent number: 9939068Abstract: Fluid control apparatus having flow restrictors are described herein. An example actuator includes an actuator housing having an actuator to define a first chamber of the actuator housing and a second chamber of the actuator housing. A loading fluid pathway is formed in the actuator housing to fluidly couple a loading fluid and the first chamber. A restrictor is positioned within the loading fluid pathway to regulate a flow rate of the loading fluid that is to flow from an inlet port of the loading fluid pathway to the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas LeRoy Weyer, Jr., Madhusudhan Reddy Kotragouda Basappa
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Publication number: 20180088039Abstract: A radiation detector for a non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer has two detector chambers, which are surrounded by a housing and separated by a separating element permeable to infrared radiation and impermeable to gas and which can be filled with a radiation-absorbing measurement gas. A receiving element, which has a measuring system fastened therein and including a flow- or pressure-sensitive sensor, can be attached to a contact surface on an outer face of the housing. Each detector chamber is pneumatically connected to the measuring system by a channel, which extends in the housing and is open to gas. The housing of the radiation detector is modularly constructed and includes a base element, which encloses the channel, the separating element, and the measuring system fastened in the receiving element, and a first and a second outer element, each of. which can be connected to the, base element and surrounds a detector chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Rudolf SCHNEIDER, Leif KNOEPKE, Marc WINTER, Erich WOMBACHER
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Publication number: 20180056100Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLCInventors: John D. Cockerham, James Myers, Travis Ellison
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Patent number: 9884213Abstract: A storage system includes a storage tank adapted to store a fluid therein, a flame arrestor being positioned downstream from the storage tank, a thermal valve being positioned downstream from the flame arrestor, and a flare stack being positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the thermal valve. An outlet port of the storage tank is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the flame arrestor, and an outlet port of the flame arrestor is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the thermal valve. A flow path is formed between the storage tank and the flare stack via the flame arrestor and the thermal valve. The thermal valve has a cross-sectional area along a direction of the flow path which is substantially vacant of physical detonation-inducing obstructions.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLCInventors: Peter F. Barry, John D. Cockerham, Matthew A. Farris, Samuel S. Garman
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Patent number: 9810248Abstract: Control fluid power apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example control fluid power apparatus includes a first housing having a first piston defining a first chamber and a second chamber, where the first chamber receives a control fluid and the second chamber receives a process fluid from a process system. The first chamber is oriented above the second chamber when the control fluid power apparatus is coupled to a control valve assembly. A second housing has a second piston defining a third chamber and a fourth chamber, where the third chamber receives the control fluid and the second chamber receives the process fluid. The third chamber is oriented above the fourth chamber when the control fluid power apparatus is coupled to the control valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management, Valve Automation, Inc.Inventors: William Kenneth LeBlanc, David John Hoke
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Patent number: 9790972Abstract: Example apparatus for regulator heat transfer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a regulator including a body, a stem disposed therein, a first inlet and a first outlet. The regulator regulates a pressure of a fluid flowing from the first inlet to the first outlet. The example apparatus comprises a vortex generator disposed within the body to convey heat to a valve of the regulator. The stem controls the regulator and the vortex generator.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Lyman Griffin, Jr., Harold Joe McKinney
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Patent number: 9732858Abstract: An example apparatus includes a disc-shaped valve plug having a first metallic sealing surface extending circumferentially about a peripheral edge of the valve plug. The first metallic sealing surface has a first curved profile. The example apparatus further includes a valve seat defining an orifice and having a second metallic sealing surface having a second curved profile that is complementary to the first curved profile so that the first and second metallic sealing surfaces form a metal-to-metal seal when the first and second metallic sealing surfaces are in contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLCInventors: Johnny Bowyer, Travis Ellison, James Myers
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Publication number: 20170227137Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path extending from an inlet port to an outlet port of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a set pin having a central longitudinal axis. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position in contact with the valve seat. The set pin is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows a fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The set pin is adapted to disengage a portion of the valve assembly when contacted by a fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLCInventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
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Publication number: 20170074413Abstract: A pressure control device is provided for use with a storage container. The pressure control device includes a base defined by a sidewall and a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, the flange adapted to be connected to a surface of the storage container, the base including a port defined by the sidewall and adapted to be in fluid communication with an interior of the storage container. The pressure control device includes a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively expose the port of the base to an environment surrounding the pressure control device, and a plurality of blind holes formed in a bottom side of the flange of the base. The plurality of blind holes are configured to facilitate connection of the pressure control device to the storage container while preventing leakage from the storage container through the connection, thereby reducing fugitive emissions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLCInventor: John D. Cockerham
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Patent number: 9581228Abstract: Cam apparatus for use with valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cam having a cam surface to engage a valve stem, a first portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in a closed position, a second portion of the cam surface to engage the valve stem in an open position, and a third portion of the cam surface adjacent the first portion and defining a curved profile. The third portion is to engage the valve stem when the cam is rotated to a first intermediate position between the closed position and the open position. The example apparatus also includes a fourth portion of the cam surface between the second portion and the third portion and defining a linear profile. The fourth portion is to engage the valve stem surface as the cam rotates between the first intermediate position and the open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Khashayar Afnan Nashery, Ernesto Vasquez
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Patent number: 9574672Abstract: Methods and apparatus to access and align sealing discs are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a cage of a fluid regulator, where the cage has a central aperture, and a valve stem to be received by the central aperture. The example apparatus also includes a diaphragm coupled to the valve stem, where an integral protrusion of the cage is to constrain a peripheral edge of the diaphragm against a removable portion of a valve body when the cage is coupled to the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chun Lin, G. Glynn Crutsinger, Jeffrey Sanders, Tung Nguyen
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Patent number: 9534725Abstract: Noise attenuation apparatus for pressure regulators are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first noise attenuator disposed at a first position in a fluid passageway of a pressure regulator and a second noise attenuator disposed at a second position in the fluid passageway. The second position is spaced apart from the first position along the fluid passageway. The example apparatus also includes fasteners extending between the first noise attenuator and the second noise attenuator to position the first noise attenuator at the first position and the second noise attenuator at the second position. The fasteners are to couple to peripheral portions of the noise attenuators.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Logan Tecson, Roy Ronald Pelfrey, Justin Masias
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Patent number: 9441745Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. A metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet engages the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, Jr., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant, Kunrong Matthews
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Publication number: 20160182693Abstract: A method of transferring data between a host device and a field device on an industrial process network includes transmitting, by the host device to the field device, a fast data transfer initiate request to request a subsequent data transfer between the host device and the field device via a fast data transfer communication protocol. The method further includes receiving, by the host device from the field device, a fast data transfer confirmation indicating, and transmitting, by the host device to the field device, a generic data transfer initiate request to request the subsequent data transfer with the field device. The method further includes receiving, by the host device from the field device, a generic data transfer initiate confirmation, and executing, responsive to the generic data transfer initiate confirmation, the subsequent data transfer between the host device and the field device via the fast data transfer protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Emerson Process Management LLLPInventors: Anthony Dean Ferguson, Brian Alan Franchuk, Thomas Marvin Bell
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Patent number: 9243990Abstract: Example pressure regulators with filter condition detectors are described herein. In one example described here, a regulator includes a body having an inlet and an outlet and a flow control member interposed between the inlet and the outlet to regulate a fluid pressure at the outlet. The example regulator also includes a filter disposed between the inlet and the flow control member and a detector having a first measurement point upstream from the filter and a second measurement point downstream from the filter and upstream from the flow control member.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tony Alan Durant, James Curtis Bagby, Samuel Harold Larsen, Anthony Francis Hartman
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Publication number: 20150277450Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device and a valve comprising the drive device; the drive device senses the pressure of the working medium and generates the drive force to control the flow of the working medium; the drive device comprises a sensing part with a chamber and a drive shaft; vents and an air exhausting device are arranged on the chamber. The drive device and the valve comprising the drive device in the invention can exhaust air entering the chamber along the working medium out of the chamber by the vents on the chamber; and it optimizes the performance of the drive device and the valve and keeps the work stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ping Huo, Yanbo Shi, Xiaojuan Qin
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Publication number: 20150277451Abstract: The present invention relates to a driving apparatus and a valve including the same. The driving apparatus senses a pressure of a fluid medium and generating a driving force, and includes: a drive shaft, a sensing device, a limiting device, a support body, and a protruding member. The limiting device is provided with a groove, and the protruding member is engaged in the groove. The limiting device can automatically limit the rotation of the drive shaft, to avoid damaging to the sensing device, thereby facilitating maintenance and installation of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ping Huo, Yanwei Lei, Zhong Yang
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Publication number: 20150247582Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. A metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet engages the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernesto Vasquez, James Lyman Griffin, JR., Andrew Jared Lukensmeyer, Tony Alan Durant, Kunrong Matthews
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Patent number: 9004452Abstract: Valve bodies having integral boost reducing capability are described herein. An example fluid regulator includes a body having a main passageway defining an orifice to fluidly couple an inlet and an outlet where the main passageway defines an inlet volume boundary between the inlet and the orifice and an outlet volume boundary between the orifice and the outlet. A portion of the outlet volume boundary includes an inner wall adjacent the orifice. A valve plug is disposed within the second portion of the passageway such that the inner wall substantially surrounds an outer surface of the valve plug to substantially restrict fluid flow between the inner wall and the outer surface of the valve plug and toward the throat. The valve body having a secondary fluid passage within the outlet volume boundary to increase fluid flow toward the throat of the valve body when a fluid flows across the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jared B. Chizek, David Blair Davis