Patents Examined by Charles G. Freay
  • Patent number: 11561012
    Abstract: A pump assembly and a cooking appliance having a pump assembly are provided. The pump assembly may include a cavity that defines a cooking cavity; a water supplier installed outside of the cavity; a connection pipe connected to the water supplier; and a pump assembly disposed outside of the cavity and connected to the connection pipe. The pump assembly may includes at least one pump; and a support made of a flexible material and coupling the at least one pump to an upper surface of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chung Kang, Ugjin Kim, Dae Yong Lee
  • Patent number: 11560884
    Abstract: A fluid end comprising a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is releasably attached to a connect plate. Each connect plate is attached to a power source using a plurality of stay rods. Each fluid end section comprises a housing in fluid communication with a pair of intake manifolds and a discharge conduit. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing. A plunger is installed within stuffing box attached to each housing. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve guides, aid in reducing or transferring wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Kerr Machine Co.
    Inventors: Micheal Cole Thomas, Christopher Todd Barnett, Kelcy Jake Foster, Nicholas Son, John Keith, Mark S. Nowell
  • Patent number: 11555498
    Abstract: A magnetic coupling assembly includes a rotatable male coupling member, a rotatable female coupling member, a static separation member, a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a magnetic coupling section of the static separation member, wherein the magnetic coupling section is a section of the static separation member. The rotatable female coupling member and the rotatable male coupling member are rotatably coupled by magnets through the magnetic coupling section. The first channel, the second channel, and the third channel contain fluid forced to flow through the first, second, and third channels for cooling and rotodynamic stabilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: FSubsea AS
    Inventors: Alexander Fuglesang, Tommy Westberg, Thomas Navjord, Marius Kruse Aas
  • Patent number: 11555488
    Abstract: A valve plate assembly (1) of a hydraulic axial piston machine is described, the valve plate assembly comprising a wear plate (2) made of a ceramic material surrounded by a compression ring (4). Such a valve plate assembly should be produced and maintained in a cost-effective manner. To this end, the wear plate (2) is connected to a support plate (3) by means of the compression ring (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Stig Kildegaard Andersen, Frank Holm Iversen
  • Patent number: 11555490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear compressor. A discharge unit of the linear compressor according to an aspect of the present invention includes a discharge cover coupled with the frame. In addition, the discharge cover includes a cover flange portion and a chamber portion. At this time, the cover flange portion includes a flange main body having a main body penetration portion and a main body extension portion provided outward in a radial direction so as to face the main body penetration portion, and a flange coupling portion having a flange coupling hole into which a fastening member for coupling with the frame is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kiwon Noh, Kyunyoung Lee
  • Patent number: 11555509
    Abstract: A rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a low-pressure port designed to output the first fluid under a first pressure. The rotary IPX further includes a rotor that is connected via a fluid flow path from the low-pressure port. The rotary IPX further includes a shaft routed through a centerbore formed by the rotary IPX. The rotary IPX forms a low-pressure passageway from the low-pressure port to the rotor. The rotary IPX further forms a fluid passageway between the low-pressure passageway and the centerbore. The rotary IPX further includes a motor connected to the shaft, the motor designed to rotate the shaft to drive the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Energy Recovery, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander Patrick Theodossiou
  • Patent number: 11555493
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fracturing equipment. The fracturing equipment includes: a plunger pump, a main motor and a noise reduction device. The plunger pump is used for pressurizing liquid. The main motor is connected to the plunger pump by transmission for providing driving force to the plunger pump. The noise reduction device is constructed as a cabin structure and covers outside the main motor and isolates the main motor from the plunger pump. With the fracturing equipment according to the present disclosure, the fracturing equipment is driven by the main motor with relatively low noise during operation. The noise reduction device isolates the main motor from the outside, which can effectively reduce the noise intensity transmitted to the outside during operation, thereby achieve the effect of noise reduction. In addition, the plunger pump is isolated from the main motor by the noise reduction device, thus realizing isolation of high-pressure dangerous areas and ensuring safe operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: YANTAI JEREH PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Sheng Chang, Liang Lv, Shuzhen Cui, Chunqiang Lan, Jian Zhang, Xiaolei Ji, Huaizhi Zhang, Ruijie Du
  • Patent number: 11549508
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vane pump for conveying liquids, in particular viscous oils, which vane pump includes: a rotor having sliding slots in which movable vanes are held and can be countersunk in relation to a rotor radius (r); a pump housing including a pump chamber, which encloses the rotor; and an inlet and an outlet, which open into the pump chamber at at least one end face of the rotor; radial elevations protruding, with respect to the sliding slots, over the circumference of the rotor, which elevations form a rotor radius (r) on either side of the vanes that can be countersunk, and radial pockets being recessed, relative to the rotor radius (r), between the radial elevations. Within the radial elevations, recesses are formed on the at least one end face of the rotor at which the inlet and the outlet open, which recesses provide rotating anticipatory control geometry for reducing pressure spikes in the vane cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: NIDEC GPM GmbH
    Inventor: Sebastian Sieder
  • Patent number: 11549501
    Abstract: A fluid driving system includes a vibration unit, a piezoelectric element, a signal transmission layer, a plane unit, and a protrusion. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The piezoelectric element, the signal transmission layer, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit. The protrusion is located between the vibration unit and the plane unit, and the protrusion corresponds to and protrudes toward the at least one hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KOGE MICRO TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Han Wu, Jun-Yan Huang, Hsin-Cheng Wang
  • Patent number: 11542934
    Abstract: A diaphragm pump with a heat dissipation mechanism includes a seat body, a diaphragm assembly, and a rotor pump assembly. The seat body includes a rotating member therein. The diaphragm assembly includes a piston mechanism and a diaphragm mechanism. The diaphragm assembly and the seat body confine a first pump room in which a medium is received. The rotor pump assembly is disposed between the rotating member and the diaphragm assembly. The rotor pump assembly includes a casing. The casing includes a suction port communicated with the first pump room and a discharge port communicated with the at least one medium outlet. The rotor pump assembly includes an outer rotor rotatably connected with the casing and an inner rotor rotatably connected with the outer rotor. The inner rotor is rotatably connected with the drive shaft. The outer rotor and the inner rotor rotate at different speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Mighty Spraying Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shou Jen Chen
  • Patent number: 11536262
    Abstract: A controller for a well system automatically profiles the system, detects a pre-charge of an associated pressurized storage tank, and automatically configures pressure-based control of a pump based on the detected pre-charge. The controller determines the pre-charge of the pressurized storage tank while the tank is connected to the system. While monitoring a system pressure, the controller activates the pump to initiate a filling operation of the pressurized storage tank. The controller analyzes a change in system pressure during the filling operation to determine the pre-charge of the pressurized storage tank. With the pre-charge determined, the controller automatically configures pressure settings for pressure-based control of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: AMTROL LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Van Haaren, Michael Cogliati
  • Patent number: 11536266
    Abstract: A modular block for an electric pump for a fluid product, including a main body defining a housing extending along a main axis, the main body having a general shape having a discrete rotational symmetry relative to a reversion axis, the main axis of the housing within the housing extending on a first side of a central plane outside the central plane, the reversion axis being included in the central plane, and a pumping device extending at least partially in the housing of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: EXEL INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Mazen Zaki, BenoƮt Batllo, Boussif Khaldi, Philippe De Talhouet, Frederic Vazeille
  • Patent number: 11530602
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods disclosed provide a hydraulic fracturing unit that includes a reciprocating plunger pump configured to pump a fracturing fluid and a powertrain configured to power the reciprocating plunger pump. The powertrain includes a prime mover and a drivetrain, the prime mover including a gas turbine engine. The hydraulic fracturing unit also includes auxiliary equipment configured to support operation of the hydraulic fracturing unit including the reciprocating plunger pump and the powertrain. A power system is configured to power the auxiliary equipment. The power system includes a power source and a power network. The power source is configured to generate power for the auxiliary equipment. The power network is coupled to the power source and the auxiliary equipment, and configured to deliver the power generated by the power source to the auxiliary equipment. Associated systems including a plurality of hydraulic fracturing units are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: BJ Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Yeung, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon, Joseph Foster, Nicholas Tew
  • Patent number: 11519395
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for fracturing operation in oil/gas fields. The disclosed fracturing system is integrated onto a semitrailer that can be conveniently transported to any oil field. The disclosed fracturing system further includes major components needed for delivering high-pressure fracturing fluid into a wellhead, including but not limited to at least one power generation source and at least one plunger pump driven by the at least one power generation source via simple transmission mechanisms utilizing reduction gearbox and/or transmission shafts. The power generation source, in particular, includes a turbine engine capable of being powered by 100% natural gasified liquid fuel. The fracturing system further includes hydraulic and cooling component for serving the various needs for the turbine engine, the reduction gearbox, and the plunger pump, such as lubrication of various moving parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Yantai Jereh Petroleum Equipment & Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rikui Zhang, Xiance Li, Xincheng Li, Chunqiang Lan, Yipeng Wu, Zhuqing Mao, Sheng Chang, Xiaolei Ji, Jixin Wang, Peng Zhang
  • Patent number: 11519397
    Abstract: A reciprocating injection pump with a reciprocating block driven by a rotating gear, the gear having a substantially circular shape with gear teeth formed on the rotating gear the rotating gear is attached to a rotating motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sherman Production Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Seth Douglas, John Cody Moore
  • Patent number: 11519428
    Abstract: A pneumatic pump control system includes a pump chamber having a top end and a bottom end, an air valve coupled to the top end of the pump chamber and configured to be coupled to a pressurized air source, and a pump chamber valve coupled to the bottom end of the pump chamber. In addition, the pneumatic pump control system includes a discharge chamber having a top end and a bottom end, a discharge fitting coupled to the top end of the discharge chamber, a discharge check valve coupled to the bottom end of the discharge chamber in fluid communication with the pump chamber valve, and an inlet check valve in fluid communication with the pump chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Wendland
  • Patent number: 11512689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an undulating-membrane fluid circulator having an intake port (3), a pump housing (4) delimiting a propulsion chamber (5), a discharge port (6), and an undulating membrane (2) paired with a drive means permitting an undulating movement of the membrane (2) between the upstream (8) and downstream (9) edges thereof, the undulating membrane (2) being capable of moving a fluid towards the discharge port (6). According to the invention, the circulator further comprises at least one means (7) for guiding the fluid, said means being disposed in the fluid propulsion chamber (5) near one of the edges (8, 9) of the undulating membrane (2) and making it possible to channel the fluid flow in a direction substantially parallel to the displacement of the wave along the membrane (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: CorWave SA
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste Drevet, Harold Guillemin
  • Patent number: 11512696
    Abstract: A transfer pump. The pump is for displacing fluid and may generally include a housing; a pump including an impeller, the pump being disposed within the housing for creating suction to draw the fluid through the impeller; a motor for driving the pump; a battery operable to power the motor; and a sensor for sensing current drawn by the motor. The motor may be deactivated when the current drawn by the motor reaches a predetermined current value for a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Jason R. Crowe
  • Patent number: 11506209
    Abstract: A charge gas compressor train for an ethylene plant includes: a steam turbine; and a compression unit that is configured to be driven by the steam turbine to compress a charge gas. The compression unit includes a closed impeller at each impeller of a plurality of compression stages. An outer diameter of blades of the closed impeller at least at an initial stage of the plurality of compression stages is 1,400 to 1,800 mm. A maximum operating peripheral speed of the blades of the closed impeller at the initial stage at an outermost diameter position is 350 to 400 m/s. An output of the charge gas compressor train is 100 to 140 MW.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES COMPRESSOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi Oda, Yusuke Oishi
  • Patent number: 11499541
    Abstract: A diaphragm compressor includes first structure having a first pressing part, a first diaphragm, and a first substrate partially separated from the first diaphragm and partially joined to the first diaphragm, a second structure having a second pressing part, a second diaphragm, and a second substrate partially separated from the second diaphragm and partially joined to the second diaphragm, the first structure and the second structure being stacked in a stacking direction in which the first diaphragm and the first substrate are stacked, wherein the first pressing part is placed at sides of the first diaphragm opposite to the first substrate, and a first separation portion between the first diaphragm and the first substrate is part of a first channel in which a fluid flows, the second pressing part is placed at sides of the second diaphragm opposite to the second substrate, and a second separation portion between the second diaphragm and the second substrate is part of a second channel in which a fluid flows,
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventors: Tsukasa Funasaka, Yuki Hanamura, Yasunori Onishi