Patents Examined by David Colon Morales
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Patent number: 11359753Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic coupler. The coupler comprises a male and female coupling, each with a poppet valve moveably supported by an inner surface of a main body of the coupling. Each coupling further comprises a movable connector part in its front end with a spherical rear surface accommodating a spherical connector seat in the main body, where the connector is provided with sealing means between the connector part and the main body of the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: VETCO GRAY SCANDINAVIA ASInventor: Erik Raad
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Patent number: 11359750Abstract: An oil drain receptacle attachment, integrated system and method of use for providing a closed, clean catch system for the requisition of used motor oil for recycling. The oil drain attachment itself is positioned between a flexible drain tube and a collection receptacle where the reversibly attachable oil drain attachment allows for securing of the flexible tubing to an opening of the receptacle, in operation, that is capable of initiating and ceasing flow, through an ‘on’ and ‘off’ functionality, in addition to intermediate, partial opening and closing positions, as well as providing ventilation that facilitates the exit of air with the introduction of used oil into a collection receptacle for transportation and disposal.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventors: Michael R. Burns, Jerry L. Burns, Wayne L. Russell, Nicholas K. Smock
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Patent number: 11353118Abstract: A receptacle for conveying fluid is disclosed. An example receptacle includes a main body defining an inlet and an outlet, a spring retainer disposed in the main body, a valve seat disposed in the main body, and a poppet configured to slide between a closed position and an open position. The poppet is slidably engaged with the spring retainer between the closed position and the open position and is engaged with the valve seat in the closed position. The example receptacle also includes a spring engaged with the spring retainer and the poppet to bias the poppet to engage the valve seat in the closed position. The spring retainer, the valve seat, the poppet, and the spring are removable from the main body via the inlet without disassembling the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLCInventors: Chad Thomas, Michael T. Glavin, Jeffrey S. Howard, Guangbin Cao
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Patent number: 11353898Abstract: A control assembly can be configured for use with a pressure regulator having a valve body defining a fluid flow path. The control assembly can include a control member, a stem, and a lever, and can be disposed within the pressure regulator to selectively control fluid flow. The control assembly can include a primary control member and a secondary control member, or a mechanical stop that can operate to restrict flow along the fluid flow path, including when the stem disconnects from the lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Justin Wade Hart, Thomas Leroy Weyer
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Patent number: 11350562Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
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Patent number: 11346484Abstract: A first tubular and a second tubular define a fluid passage. A feather is positioned within the first tubular. The feather is configured to axially translate towards the second tubular and pivot towards a center of the first tubular. The feather includes a hinge on a pivoting end. A first end of a spring is coupled to the feather and a second end of the spring is coupled to the first tubular. The spring is loaded to actuate a movement of the feather between an open position and a closed position. A trigger is positioned between the first tubular and the second tubular to provide an interference with the feather. The interference retains the feather in the open position when the first tubular and second tubular are coupled.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Abdulrahman H. Al Ghanmi
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Patent number: 11337366Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
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Patent number: 11333283Abstract: A no-crimp valve assembly employs a fitting which has an enlarged outer portion and a coaxial inner portion of reduced diameter. An axial groove is formed between the outer portion and the inner portion for receiving the end of a polymer pipe. A nut retainably receives a split ferrule. The split ferrule has a serrated inner surface. The nut is threaded to the outer threaded surface of the outer portion and the ferrule is compressed against the outer surface adjacent the end of the pipe to form a fluid tight connection and the inner surface of the pipe engages the reduced surface of the inner portion. In some embodiments, the inner portion carries one or more sealing rings or has a serrated or stepped inner surface which engages the inside surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Keeney Holdings LLCInventor: James H. Holden
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Patent number: 11326700Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a valve suitable for maintaining a seal and preventing fluid flow through the valve at cryogenic temperatures. The valve includes a valve body having a longitudinal axis along a flow path through the valve, a ball selectively rotatable within the valve body to selectively allow fluid flow through the valve, a seat formed within the valve body and comprising a cavity having an angled wall, and a seat insert at least partially disposed within the cavity and having a first sealing surface that forms a first sealing interface with the ball to prevent leakage through a first leakage path and a second sealing surface that forms a second sealing interface with the angled wall to prevent leakage through a second leakage path when the ball valve is selectively rotated to prevent fluid flow through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Herman M. Dubois, Philippe Burlot, Jan Kustermans, Filip Rousseau, Simone Caglio, Denis Fernandez, Christophe Valdenaire
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Patent number: 11326728Abstract: A connector assembly includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector comprises a male connector housing, a male connector valve core, and a male connector push rod. The female connector comprises a female connector housing, a female connector valve core, and a female connector push rod. The male connector valve core has a closed position, the female connector valve core has a closed position, and the male connector is capable of being at least partially inserted into the female connector. When the male connector is inserted to a proper place in the female connector, the male connector push rod pushes the female connector valve core away from the closed position, and the female connector push rod pushes the male connector valve core away from the closed position, so that the male connector fluidly communicates with the female connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Yue Ma, Jielei Shi, Ziteng Zheng
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Patent number: 11326698Abstract: A disc for a multiple orifice valve includes a disc body and a disc orifice extending through the disc body. A disc surface of the disc body includes a recessed portion and a raised portion that at least partially circumferentially surrounds the recessed portion. The recessed portion is configured not to contact an opposed disc when the disc is assembled within a housing of the multiple orifice valve, and the raised portion is configured to contact the opposed disc when the disc is assembled within the housing of the multiple orifice valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott A. Miller, Ghulam A. Barkatally, Jerry A. Martino, Declan Elliott, Andrew Twining
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Patent number: 11326701Abstract: A disc valve is provided, including: a main body, at least including first, second and third flow passages, the first, second and third flow passages being in communication with each other; a disc, being oval, including a major axis and a minor axis, being rotatably connected to and in the main body, being rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position; wherein when the disc is located in the first position, the disc discommunicates the first flow passage and the third flow passage and the first flow passage and the second flow passage are in communication with each other; when the disc is located in the second position, the disc discommunicates the first flow passage and the second flow passage and the first flow passage and the third flow passage are in communication with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventors: Yuan-Lai Chen, Da-Tan Liu
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Patent number: 11322369Abstract: Disclosed is a powder protecting three-way valve for a semiconductor or flat panel display manufacturing apparatus, including: a valve casing including an inlet and a plurality of outlets; a rotating ball rotatably installed in the valve casing to control a flow direction of reaction by-product gas; a nitrogen gas supply member which receives nitrogen gas from an outside, guides a flow of the nitrogen gas using a guide path, and supplies the nitrogen gas into the valve casing to prevent a powder contained in the reaction by-product gas from accumulating in the valve casing; and a heating unit installed in the nitrogen gas supply member to heat the nitrogen gas passing through an interior of the nitrogen gas supply member. The nitrogen gas supply member is formed as a thin flat body pressed against one side surface of the valve casing and is integrally coupled to the valve casing.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: BOYA CO., LTD.Inventor: Jeong Cheol Lee
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Patent number: 11319863Abstract: A flow control valve apparatus is provided in which a main valve adjusts the flow rate of cooling water by operating a plurality of ports and a sub-valve that operates with the main valve adjusts the flow rates of the cooling water circulating through a cylinder block and a cylinder head. The flow rate of the cooling water is variously adjusted based on the operation conditions of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, NTM Co., Ltd.Inventors: Cheol Soo Park, Jun Sik Park, Bong Sang Lee, Seok Yoon Chang, Tae Ho Han, Ho Young Jang
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Patent number: 11311980Abstract: A vapor blast system includes a pressure pot with an upper end and a main body, a fill inlet attached to the upper end of the pressure pot, and a seal assembly disposed in the pressure pot. The seal assembly is configured to control a flow of a fluid between the pressure pot and the fill inlet. The seal assembly includes a pop-up seal, a pipe, and a spring. The pop-up seal comprises an upper surface, a lower surface disposed opposite the upper surface, a blind hole disposed in the upper surface, a bore disposed in the lower surface, and a centerline axis disposed through a center of the pop-up seal. The pipe is attached to a lower surface of the pop-up seal, wherein a portion of the pipe is received by the bore. The spring is disposed in the bore and engaged with the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Nicholas K. Studt, Bryce J. Gapinski, Brandon K. Falkenberg, John W. Turner
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Patent number: 11305401Abstract: A water-abrasive suspension cutting facility includes a pressure tank (11) for providing a water-abrasive agent suspension (13) which is under pressure, a lock chamber (21), and a refilling valve for refilling abrasive agent into the pressure tank via the lock chamber (21). The refilling valve (21) includes a valve entry (49), a valve exit (51), a valve space (71) which is arranged between the valve entry (49) and the valve exit (51), and a valve body (67) which is located in the valve space (71). The valve entry (49) is connected to the lock chamber (21) and the valve exit (51) to the pressure tank (11). The refilling valve (19) can assume a first closure position, a first open position and a second open position. In the first closure position the lock chamber (21) is fluid-separated from the pressure tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: ANT APPLIED NEW TECHNOLOGIES AGInventor: Marco Linde
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Patent number: 11306829Abstract: A low pressure, low operating force valve, for applications where automated valves are used, having reduced power requirements for an associated actuator. A low torque ball valve of a fixed ball valve configuration for low to medium pressure applications, such as for an electric motor actuated residential shutoff valve where pressures are typically below 100 psi, and commonly less than 60 psi, for example. The valve can be open or shut using a smaller electric motor than would be required for a conventional residential floating ball shutoff valve of a similar size. As such, the power requirements of the electric motor or other actuator are reduced allowing for the use of smaller motors, smaller power supplies and overall more efficient operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: LeakSmart Inc.Inventors: John C. Holzheimer, Keith Schneider
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Patent number: 11306826Abstract: Example aspects of a slide gate, a slide gate assembly, and a method of using a slide gate assembly are disclosed. The slide gate can comprise a gate body defining a first face, a second face, and a sliding groove; and a plurality of reinforcement ribs extending from the second face, the reinforcement ribs comprising: an exterior rib frame; and an interior rib grid comprising an annular reinforcement rib, wherein the interior rib grid is oriented within a boundary of the exterior rib frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Spencer Magladry
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Patent number: 11280412Abstract: An anti-rotation device for preventing separation of a valve stem and valve disc(s) in a gate valve in a nuclear reactor power plant of the type where connection means, such as a wedge or disc hub, is threadedly engaged by the valve stem to actuate the valve and a method for maintenance or repair of the valve without disassembly of the valve or removal of the valve actuator.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: MPR Associates, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Butler, Paul Knittle
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Patent number: 11280414Abstract: A rotary valve includes a valve body including an opening formed therein, a rotary component received within the opening of the valve body with the rotary component configured to rotate relative to the valve body about an axis of rotation thereof, and a sealing assembly including a hard sealing structure and a soft sealing structure disposed between the valve body and the rotary component. The hard sealing structure is formed from a substantially rigid material and is configured to sealingly engage the rotary component. The soft sealing structure is formed from a resiliently deformable material and is configured to sealingly engage the hard sealing structure and the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: HANON SYSTEMSInventor: Brian Graichen
