Patents Examined by Angelisa L Hicks
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Patent number: 10352476Abstract: A gas purge valve (114A-D) is provided within a fluid system, the valve being configured with one or more sensors (134B) each for sensing and generating one or more signals indicative of parameters associated with the valve. The fluid system further comprises a power source and a transmitting system for transmitting signals from the sensors to a remote control station (130).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: A.R.I. FLOW CONTROL ACCESSORIES LTD.Inventors: Moshe Aylon, Yoel Bahalul
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Patent number: 10309401Abstract: A vacuum exhaust system which exhausts gas from chambers and which comprises a plurality of branch channels for the exhaustion of the gas from the chambers, a main pipeline in the form of a confluence of the plurality of branch channels, channel open-close valves fitted to correspond with each of the said plurality of branch channels, a channel-switching valve connecting the main channel and a plurality of selection channels and allowing flow between the main channel and any one of the plurality of selection channels, a first pump which functions as a gas exhaust means in the molecular flow region of the gas and is fitted to one of the plurality of branch channels, and second pumps which function as gas exhaust means in the viscous flow region of the gas and are fitted to the plurality of selection channels.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Edwards LimitedInventors: Nigel Paul Schofield, Andrew Seeley, Katsumi Nishimura, Katsunori Takahashi
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Patent number: 10309540Abstract: A valve includes a housing, a pipe and a fastener configured to couple to the housing and the pipe. The housing defines an aperture, and includes an inlet configured to receive fluid from a fluid source. The pipe defines a channel and an aperture in fluid communication with the pipe channel, and includes an outlet configured to couple to an output for receiving fluid from the fluid source. The pipe is rotatable within the housing between a first position in which the housing aperture is blocked by the pipe to restrict fluid from entering the pipe channel, and a second position in which the pipe aperture is substantially aligned with the housing aperture to create a fluid path between the fluid source and the output via the pipe channel. Other example valves and methods of controlling the passage of fluid are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Inventor: John M. Eise
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Patent number: 10307700Abstract: A contamination indicator is for filter elements (12) for fluids that are replaceably housed in a filter housing (2). The indicator has a fluid-conveying connection (58) to the interior of the housing (2) and possesses an indicating device (52) providing information concerning the degree to which the filter element is contaminated (12). A temperature-dependently active actuation device (50) is connected upstream from the indicating device (52) in the direction of fluid inlet. By the actuation device, the indicating device (52) is activated when the fluid temperature has reached a predefinable threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: HYDAC FILTERTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Artur Jung, Jörg Michael Wendels
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Patent number: 10308279Abstract: A fluid container, in particular a hydraulic tank for a motor pump unit, has an equalizing chamber that is adapted to contain a supply of fluid and air, and at least one return chamber into which a return flow of the fluid can flow, a fluid communication being provided between the return chamber and the equalizing chamber. The return chamber is provided with a suction port for a pump, in particular of the motor pump unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: TRW Automotive GmbHInventors: Michael Moczala, Gilbert Hesmer
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Patent number: 10302217Abstract: A valve unit includes a positioning device for converting a rotary motion into a linear motion, a valve rod, a drive unit, a drive shaft with an eccentric arranged thereon, a coupling element comprising a slot, and an output shaft arranged at the eccentric which moves in the slot of the coupling element. The valve rod is connected with the coupling element. The valve rod is linearly movable with the coupling element between an initial position where the valve is closed and an end position. The slot comprises a guide path which cooperates with the eccentric having an angle with a plane perpendicular to a direction of movement of the adjusting element. The initial position of the eccentric is a position which is located before a dead center existing for an axial movement of the output shaft. The dead center is passed during a rotational movement of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: PIERBURG GMBHInventors: Andres Toennesmann, Martin Nowak, Andreas Koester
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Patent number: 10302310Abstract: A hydraulic heating and/or cooling system hydraulic manifold is constructed in a modular manner with a main module (2). At least one load module (4) is connectable to the main module (2) and includes a hydraulic connection (22, 24) for a load circuit, and a closed-loop control device (26, 28) controlling flow through the load and for connection to an identically configured further load module (4). The at least one load module (4) includes a circuit board (44) which extends between a first (34) and a second axial end (36) of the load module (4) and which at its first (34) and second end (36) have electrical couplings (50, 52) which correspond to one another. The electrical coupling (52) at the second end (36) of the circuit board (44) can electrically conductively engage with an electrical coupling (50) at the first end (34) of the further identical load module (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: GRUNDFOS HOLDING A/SInventors: Søren Emil Sørensen, Per Hovmand, Steen Mikkelsen, Jens Kjær Milthers, Kim Hulegaard Jensen
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Patent number: 10302206Abstract: A fluid valve structure capable of outputting constant flow and constant pressure is provided. A control handle is adapted to control turning of a ball valve. The ball valve is formed with first, second and third openings. The openings are arranged at 90 degrees each other. The diameters of the first, second and third openings can be set according to the required flow and pressure. The fluid passes the first, second and third openings through an annular guide groove and guide holes of a water inflow connector, enabling the fluid gathered to the small diameter pipe portion to output constant flow and constant pressure. The user can observe the state of the fluid through glass windows provided on the small diameter pipe portion. The control handle controls the turning of the ball valve for the openings to be located in TEST, OFF, and DRAIN state, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Y.S. VALVE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chi-Yuan Wang
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Patent number: 10302232Abstract: A self-sealing end fitting includes a valve, an adaptor, and a connector. The valve may define a longitudinal axis and may include a first end portion, a second end portion, a flange disposed therebetween, and a central bore. The adaptor may have a first end portion surrounding at least the second end portion of the valve, and the connector may surround at least the first end portion of the valve. A portion of the connector, a portion of the flange, and a portion of the first end portion of the adaptor may define a pocket. The valve may be configured to move axially relative to the adaptor. In embodiments, a sealing surface of the flange may contact a corresponding sealing surface of the first end portion of the adaptor to form a first seal within the pocket, and the first seal may comprise a metal-to-metal seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventor: Randolph L. Maiville
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Patent number: 10302207Abstract: An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, a torsion spring is in communication with the shaft, and a force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the torsion spring. The shaft, the damper blade, and the torsion spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis and the torsion spring may provide a bias force to the shaft for biasing the damper blade toward a desired position (e.g. closed position).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Steven L. Wolff, Paul Schwendinger, Eric Barton, David James Emmons
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Patent number: 10302234Abstract: The present flow-undisrupted process includes: enclosing a portion of an existing pipe with a sealing case; connecting a boring machine to the sealing case in a non-valve state in which no operation valve is interposed between a projecting pipe portion of the sealing case and the boring machine; forming a circular opening in an area of the existing pipe corresponding to the projecting pipe portion by means of a hole saw of the boring machine; rotating a tee and the boring machine in a circumferential direction of the existing pipe to a position at which the projecting pipe portion is completely past the opening; after the rotation, maintaining a sealed state in which the seal packing prevents a pressure of a fluid inside the existing pipe from being applied to the projecting pipe portion; and removing the boring machine from the projecting pipe portion in the sealed state.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SUIKEN CO., LTD.Inventor: Yasunari Sato
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Patent number: 10209153Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure indicating device for indicating a pressure in a first fluid system, said pressure indicating device including a first port via which it is fluidically connected to the first system, which pressure indicating device furthermore comprises a cylinder with a preloaded piston that can be displaced therein in an axial direction, during which movement fluid contained in the first system can act on the piston surface. The invention is characterized in that said piston has an opening in its piston surface, which opening can be made to communicate with a second system via a second port, said piston comprising a diaphragm which is impermeable to a first fluid but permeable to a second fluid, said diaphragm separating the first port from the second port.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Samson AGInventor: Werner Bohlien
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Patent number: 10157688Abstract: A device for isolating, accumulating, indicating and venting gas in a fluid system pipe includes a coupling affixed to a system pipe. The coupling includes an isolation valve. A standpipe is attached to the coupling. The standpipe holds a float trapped between a flow retaining orifice and a closed upper end save for an angled hole therein that allows gas to flow around the float. An indicator exterior to the pipe indicates the float's level in the standpipe regardless of system pressure changes. A vent valve attached above the standpipe allows controlled ventilation of the gas flowing from the system pipe through the standpipe and through the vent valve. Accumulation of gas from the system pipe lowers the float in the standpipe, at which point the user vents the gas, causing the float to rise with the rising fluid level.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Nuccorp, Inc.Inventors: Willie Turner Wood, Jr., Scott J. Echerer
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Patent number: 10151405Abstract: A valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) device is provided that includes a gas flow valve arrangement, a shroud and digital gauge display that can be attached or coupled to a gas cylinder, and which can monitor the amount or pressure of the gas in the gas cylinder. Features of the disclosed valve integrated pressure regulator device include an electronic control, electronic alarm and the electronic display that are powered by a battery that may be disposed within the shroud. The battery and/or electronic control are accessible via a removable access panel disposed on the front surface of the shroud.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Pamela Tebebi, Paul K. Oetinger, Lloyd A. Brown, Giancarlo Nicolini
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Patent number: 10145091Abstract: An easy-to-install tap structure includes a tap body, a pipe joint and a connecting pipe for communicating the tap body with the pipe joint. The connecting pipe is arranged between the tap body and the pipe joint. When the tap structure is used for a wash basin, there is no need to connect a braided hose; in the process of replacing a tap, there is no need to replace the pipe joint and the connecting pipe, so that the pipe joint and the connecting pipe can be used many times; and when the tap is dismounted, the tap body can be directly rotated, and when the tap is mounted, the connecting pipe is directly adjusted to rotate until the water outlet of the tap is arranged in the correct direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Jianhua Xu
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Patent number: 10118702Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a water management system for use on board a passenger transport vehicle. The water management system may be used to address and manage excess humidity, water leaks, or any other instance when water or other liquid may collect at a certain location. The disclosure provides a system for managing excess water and for optionally delivering the water to another location. The removal location may be a disposal outlet or it may be a beneficial use of the collected water on-board the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Keith Holmes, Razmik B. Boodaghians, John Yu
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Patent number: 10105033Abstract: An auxiliary gray water supply device captures used wash water from a commercial warewashing machine for supply to a pre-rinse station without substantial modification of the commercial warewashing machine. The captured wash water and treatment agent are delivered to a pre-rinse station for pre-rinsing of dishes that will be washed within the commercial warewashing machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Seven Hour Drive, LLCInventors: Eduardo Yong Lee, Daniel John Dickenson
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Patent number: 10099549Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating fluid container (10) made of thermoplastic material for a motor vehicle and a method for equipping an operating fluid container with a stiffening element (20).Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Klaus Gebert, Ulrich Karsch, Dirk Eulitz, Hartmut Wolf
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Patent number: 10077788Abstract: A fluid storage reservoir that creates a regenerative loop inside the reservoir to maintain a pressurized main suction chamber of the hydraulic fluid reservoir is provided. This reservoir includes two separate chambers which are operably fluidly connected by one or more check valves. In the main suction chamber, the design arranges the return flow larger than suction flow in order to pressurize this chamber. This pressure can be adjusted by the check valve setting. This regenerative reservoir can provide sufficient pressure when large system flow occurs.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Helgesen Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shaoping Xiong, Robert Quandt
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Patent number: 10060547Abstract: A remote actuator device for a valve control knob on a tank (e.g., storage tank) and related method of use are disclosed. The remote actuator devices disclosed may be used to turn the valve control knob on a tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Telmore Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard Herbert Teel, Jr.
