Patents Assigned to Tuthill Corporation
  • Patent number: 11346341
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pump having a rotor and a plurality of vanes. The rotor is attached to a motor that rotates it in first and second directions and is located in a cavity. The plurality of vanes are each pivotally coupled to the rotor so as the rotor rotates, the vanes selectively push fluid from an inlet port out through an outlet port. The plurality of vanes each have an end selected from the group consisting of a lobe, no lobe, and a rod located in the lobe. Each of the plurality of vanes also includes a pivot pin configured to fit in a corresponding receptacle located in the rotor so that each of the plurality of vanes is pivotable with respect to the rotor inside the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob J. Berry
  • Patent number: 11346353
    Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly that includes a motor enclosure assembly that forms a motor cavity sized to receive a motor. The motor enclosure includes a flame path that extends from an interior joint to an exterior joint. The interior joint faces the motor cavity and the exterior joint faces exterior of the motor enclosure assembly. A heat sink is located in the motor cavity of the motor enclosure assembly. A portion of the heat sink abuts the interior joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Wenger, Nicholas G. Till, Wayne A. Hughes, Jr., Jacob J. Berry, Lester B. Ashe
  • Publication number: 20210102544
    Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly is provided that includes an electronic device enclosure, a bore, and a vent pin. The electronic device enclosure includes a wall separating an interior from an exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The electronic device enclosure includes a bore extending through the wall of the electronic device enclosure from the interior of the electronic device enclosure to the exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The bore is formed by at least one peripheral surface extending from the interior of the electronic device enclosure to the exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The vent pin extends into the bore. The vent pin fills space within the bore and engages the at least one peripheral surface except that at least one portion of a pin surface of the vent pin is spaced apart from at least one portion of the at least one peripheral surface of the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Louis Cavanaugh, Jacob John Berry, David Michael Leckman, Miles Anthony Ebert
  • Publication number: 20200217323
    Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly that includes a motor enclosure assembly that forms a motor cavity sized to receive a motor. The motor enclosure includes a flame path that extends from an interior joint to an exterior joint. The interior joint faces the motor cavity and the exterior joint faces exterior of the motor enclosure assembly. A heat sink is located in the motor cavity of the motor enclosure assembly. A portion of the heat sink abuts the interior joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Wenger, Nicholas G. Till, Wayne A. Hughes, JR., Jacob J. Berry, Lester B. Ashe
  • Patent number: 10590939
    Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly that includes a motor enclosure assembly that forms a motor cavity sized to receive a motor. The motor enclosure includes a flame path that extends from an interior joint to an exterior joint. The interior joint faces the motor cavity and the exterior joint faces exterior of the motor enclosure assembly. A heat sink is located in the motor cavity of the motor enclosure assembly. A portion of the heat sink abuts the interior joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Wenger, Nicholas G. Till, Wayne A. Hughes, Jr., Jacob J. Berry, Lester B. Ashe
  • Publication number: 20200014277
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pump having a rotor and a plurality of vanes. The rotor is attached to a motor that rotates it in first and second directions and is located in a cavity. The plurality of vanes are each pivotally coupled to the rotor so as the rotor rotates, the vanes selectively push fluid from an inlet port out through an outlet port. The plurality of vanes each have an end selected from the group consisting of a lobe, no lobe, and a rod located in the lobe. Each of the plurality of vanes also includes a pivot pin configured to fit in a corresponding receptacle located in the rotor so that each of the plurality of vanes is pivotable with respect to the rotor inside the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob J. Berry
  • Patent number: 10526192
    Abstract: A universal closure valve adapter attachable to a neck wall of a first container that forms a periphery of an opening having a diameter. The universal closure valve adapter includes a closure valve assembly that is attachable to a closure valve assembly of a second container. A flange transversely extending from the closure valve assembly of the first container. The flange includes a plurality of tank neck engagement assemblies. Each of the plurality of tank neck engagement assemblies are spaced apart from each other about the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Brock E. Holley, Thomas R. Headley, Benjamin R. Freiburger, Matthew H. Gevers
  • Publication number: 20190346301
    Abstract: A measuring a closed-loop fluid transfer system is provided that includes a measuring adapter having a first end and a second ends, and a chamber located there between and configured to hold a volume of fluid. The measuring adapter includes a first receiving valve assembly located at the first end of the measuring adapter. The first receiving valve assembly includes a receiving valve member, at least a portion of which is separable from a portion of the first receiving valve assembly. This creates an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber when a force is exerted on the receiving valve member of the first receiving valve assembly. A second valve assembly located at the second end of the measuring adapter includes a valve member. At least a portion of the valve member of the second valve assembly is separable from a portion of the second valve assembly to create an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Freiburger, Brock Holley, Thomas Headley, Matthew Gevers
  • Publication number: 20190323512
    Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly that includes a motor enclosure assembly that forms a motor cavity sized to receive a motor. The motor enclosure includes a flame path that extends from an interior joint to an exterior joint. The interior joint faces the motor cavity and the exterior joint faces exterior of the motor enclosure assembly. A heat sink is located in the motor cavity of the motor enclosure assembly. A portion of the heat sink abuts the interior joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Wenger, Nicholas G. Till, Wayne A. Hughes, JR., Jacob J. Berry, Lester B. Ashe
  • Publication number: 20190308867
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metered dosing assembly configured to dispense a volume of fluid into a container that is selectively sealed by a closure valve having a closure valve member that is movable between sealed and unsealed positions with respect to the container. The metered dosing assembly includes a housing having an interior cavity. A valve is locatable at an end of the housing. The valve includes a valve member, a pin extending from the valve member, and at least one spring leg attachable to the valve member. The pin extends from the valve member and is configured to engage the closure valve member of the closure valve to move the closure valve member to the unsealed position and move the valve member to an open position with respect to the housing. When the valve member is moved to the open position and the closure valve member is moved to the unsealed position, fluid communication is made between the metered dosing assembly and the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Headley, Matthew H. Gevers, Brock E. Holley
  • Patent number: 10418878
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pump having a rotor and a plurality of vanes. The rotor is attached to a motor that rotates it in first and second directions and is located in a cavity. The plurality of vanes are each pivotally coupled to the rotor so as the rotor rotates, the vanes selectively push fluid from an inlet port out through an outlet port. The plurality of vanes each have an end selected from the group consisting of a lobe, no lobe, and a rod located in the lobe. Each of the plurality of vanes also includes a pivot pin configured to fit in a corresponding receptacle located in the rotor so that each of the plurality of vanes is pivotable with respect to the rotor inside the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob J. Berry
  • Patent number: 10365141
    Abstract: A measuring a closed-loop fluid transfer system is provided that includes a measuring adapter having a first end and a second ends, and a chamber located there between and configured to hold a volume of fluid. The measuring adapter includes a first receiving valve assembly located at the first end of the measuring adapter. The first receiving valve assembly includes a receiving valve member, at least a portion of which is separable from a portion of the first receiving valve assembly. This creates an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber when a force is exerted on the receiving valve member of the first receiving valve assembly. A second valve assembly located at the second end of the measuring adapter includes a valve member. At least a portion of the valve member of the second valve assembly is separable from a portion of the second valve assembly to create an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Freiburger, Brock Holley, Thomas Headley, Matthew Gevers
  • Publication number: 20180282145
    Abstract: A universal closure valve adapter attachable to a neck wall of a first container that forms a periphery of an opening having a diameter. The universal closure valve adapter includes a closure valve assembly that is attachable to a closure valve assembly of a second container. A flange transversely extending from the closure valve assembly of the first container. The flange includes a plurality of tank neck engagement assemblies. Each of the plurality of tank neck engagement assemblies are spaced apart from each other about the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Brock E. Holley, Thomas R. Headley, Benjamin R. Freiburger, Matthew H. Gevers
  • Publication number: 20180215605
    Abstract: An expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly attaches to a first fluid container and is in fluid communication with the first fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly includes a coupling section that selectively receives a closure valve attached to a second fluid container that selectively releases and restricts fluid contained in the second fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly also includes a valve chamber in fluid communication with the coupling section and located adjacent a coupling section opening. The valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Frieburger, Brock Holley, Thomas Headley, Matthew Gevers
  • Publication number: 20170201146
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pump having a rotor and a plurality of vanes. The rotor is attached to a motor that rotates it in first and second directions and is located in a cavity. The plurality of vanes are each pivotally coupled to the rotor so as the rotor rotates, the vanes selectively push fluid from an inlet port out through an outlet port. The plurality of vanes each have an end selected from the group consisting of a lobe, no lobe, and a rod located in the lobe. Each of the plurality of vanes also includes a pivot pin configured to fit in a corresponding receptacle located in the rotor so that each of the plurality of vanes is pivotable with respect to the rotor inside the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: TUTHILL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jacob J. Berry
  • Patent number: 9605673
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pump having a rotor and a plurality of vanes. The rotor is attached to a motor that rotates it in first and second directions and is located in a cavity. The plurality of vanes are each pivotally coupled to the rotor so as the rotor rotates, the vanes selectively push fluid from an inlet port out through an outlet port. The plurality of vanes each have an end selected from the group consisting of a lobe, no lobe, and a rod located in the lobe. Each of the plurality of vanes also includes a pivot pin configured to fit in a corresponding receptacle located in the rotor so that each of the plurality of vanes is pivotable with respect to the rotor inside the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob J. Berry
  • Patent number: D812504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Headley, William R. Cooper, Craig L. Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: D815152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Berry, Nicholas Gregory Till, Matthew Wenger, Jennifer Stevens
  • Patent number: D850960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Headley, William R. Cooper, Craig L. Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: D949205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Tuthill Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas R. Headley