Patents Examined by Dnyanesh Kasture
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Patent number: 9709058Abstract: A compressor includes a closed container, a compression element disposed in the closed container, and a motor disposed in the closed container to drive the compression element via a shaft. The compression element includes a first and second bearings supporting the shaft. At least one cylinder having at least one cylinder chamber is disposed between the first and second bearings, with at least one roller fitted to the shaft disposed in the at least one cylinder chamber. The first bearing is disposed closer to the motor than the second bearing. The first and second bearings have first and second annular grooves formed in first and second opposing surfaces opposed to end faces of the at least one roller. The first and second annular grooves are opened to the at least one cylinder chamber. A width of the second annular groove is larger than a width of the first annular groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takehiro Kanayama, Naoto Tomioka, Yuuichirou Watanabe
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Patent number: 9709074Abstract: An airlift pump comprising a hollow, cylindrical main body having an injection hole near the bottom end, a channel routed in the outside surface of the main body and extending continuously from the injection hole to the top end, and an air tube seated in the channel and bonded to the main body. The air tube comprises an injection end having an elbow forming an injection angle such that the air is injection into the main body in a downward direction toward the bottom end. The air tube further comprises a receiving end extending past the top end of the main body and connecting to air supply tubing. The pump has a restricted lateral width enabling the pump to fit inside the narrow monitoring wells typical in the groundwater monitoring industry.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventor: Robert J. Burns
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Patent number: 9702366Abstract: In a pump, at least one of leg portions of a pilot hole component are extended by a specified distance compared to the other leg portions toward a side opposite to a surface where pilot holes are exposed, and the pilot holes formed in the some leg portions extend through the some leg portions between end planes of the some leg portions and are exposed in the other end plane of the molded stator, the other end plane located at the other end in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroki Aso, Kazunori Sakanobe, Mineo Yamamoto, Hiroyuki Ishii, Junichiro Oya
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Patent number: 9695807Abstract: The micropump includes continuous cylindrical separating pipes having at least two alternating stages of pipes of small radius and large radius connected in succession. Each pipe of a large radius has one end as a hot zone, and the opposite end as a cold zone. The pipes alternate straight pipes with a large radius and U-shaped curved pipes with a small radius. The relationship of the large radius (R) to the small radius (r) is in a range of R/r=2 to 10000, while the relationship of the temperature (T2) of a hot zone to the temperature (T1) of a cold zone is T2/T1=1.1 to 3.0. The length and radius measurements of a straight pipe and a U-shaped pipe ensure a given change in temperature of the gas from the temperature of the hot zone to the temperature of the cold zone.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology State University (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, MIPT), Federal State Budgetary Institution, Federal Agency for Legal Protection of Military, Special and Dual Use Intellectual Activity Results (FSBI-FALPIAR)Inventors: Yury Yrevich Kloss, Feliks Gregorevich Cheremisin, Denis Vladimirovich Martynov
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Patent number: 9562526Abstract: The present invention refers to the arrangement of components comprised in a linear compressor (1), which is fundamentally composed by at least one resonant oscillating mechanism comprising at least one resonant spring (2) which defines at least one neutral point (21), at least one magnet (3) and at least one piston (4); at least one intermediate element (5) which defines an axially flexible surface (51); at least one flat spring (6) which defines at least one binding structure (62); at least one shell (7); and at least one attaching means (8).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool S.A.Inventors: Alisson Luiz Roman, Celso Kenzo Takemori, Paulo Rogerio Carrara Couto, Wilfred Roettger
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Patent number: 9546670Abstract: In a jet pump (22) for delivering fuel for a vehicle, a pre-filter for a nozzle (30) is formed in that a duct (47, 50) is formed between the nozzle (30) and a receptacle (36) for the nozzle in a pump body, the diameter of which duct is smaller than a diameter of a nozzle opening of the nozzle (30).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Radek Malec
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Patent number: 9534592Abstract: An actuator includes a first part having a magnetomotive element and configured to absorb heat up to at least a first temperature; a second part arranged so as to face the first part; a temperature-sensitive magnetic body provided between the first part and the second part and configured to move between a first position for contact with the first part and a second position for contact with the second part, the temperature-sensitive magnetic body having a Curie point lower than the first temperature and higher than a temperature of the second part; and a restoring part configured to restore the temperature-sensitive magnetic body from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Osamu Tsuboi, Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma
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Patent number: 9506465Abstract: A method for detecting and isolation a leak in a hydraulic system having a supply pump serving at least one control valve is disclosed. In one embodiment, the control valve has multiple work sections. In step of the method, the hydraulic system is activated. In another step, an actuation command for at least one of the work sections is received, for example from a human-to-machine interface. Subsequently, the method may include generating a flow demand for the work sections for which an actuation command has been received. The method also includes the step of implementing at least one of a first, second, third, and fourth leak detection and isolation protocol to detect and isolate a leak between the pump and the control valve assembly, a leak between the reservoir and the control valve assembly and a leak between the at least one work circuit and the control valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Philip James Dybing, Andrew Justin DeRung
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Patent number: 9494144Abstract: A piston pump for a high-pressure cleaning appliance is provided, including a pump block having a plurality of pump chambers, into each of which one piston plunges, and including a pump head having a suction inlet and a pressure outlet, each pump chamber in flow connection via a suction valve with the suction inlet and via a pressure valve with the pressure outlet, and including a clamping bracket engaging around the pump head. The piston pump can have a single U-shaped clamping bracket oriented symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal pump axis, and the pump head and the pump block form between them downstream of the pressure valves a pressure chamber in which a central, piston-like insert part is arranged, the insert part being surrounded by a sealing element and having a passage, and a pressure line oriented coaxially with the longitudinal pump axis being arranged downstream of the passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Nathan
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Patent number: 9488180Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for compressing a process fluid are provided. The system includes a sealed housing configured to be submerged in a body of water, and a compressor disposed in the sealed housing and including a compressor casing, the compressor being configured to compress a process fluid. The system also includes a motor operably coupled to the compressor and disposed in the sealed housing, the motor being configured to drive the compressor. The system further includes a source of hydrogen, such as a hydrogen generator, disposed in the sealed housing or submerged and disposed proximate thereto, the source of hydrogen being fluidly coupled with the compressor and configured to provide the hydrogen gas thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Dresser-Rand CompanyInventors: Pascal Lardy, William C. Maier
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Patent number: 9470221Abstract: A method for generating a flow by a peristaltic hose pump, a generated fluid pressure being limited to 500 mbar and being achieved and maintained without a pressure measurement during operation of the pump. A length of a flexible and elastic pump segment of a hose is adjusted such that, while a roller wheel is stationary, and while the segment is guided under tension around the roller wheel, and when applying a fluid pressure in the range from 10 to 400 mbar to one end of the pump segment, a backflow leakage in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the roller wheel is created, and a flow of the fluid of at least 0.01 l/min through the pump segment is obtained, taking into account the backflow leakage. The distance of fixing points of each end of the pump segment to the roller wheel rotation axis is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: W.O.M. WOLRD OF MEDICINE GMBHInventors: Thomas Merzhauser, Joachim Sasse, Stefan Kurbis, Peter Zentner, Heinz Hemesath
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Patent number: 9464640Abstract: A motor-pump unit includes an electric motor and a pump. The electric motor has a motor housing, on the outside of which a cooling channel is arranged. The pump has a suction inlet and a pressure outlet. Liquid to be pressurized can be fed by way of the cooling channel to the suction inlet. In order that the motor-pump unit can be produced and assembled more cost-effectively, the motor housing includes a first housing part and a second housing part, which are connectable to each other in a liquid-tight manner and between them form the cooling channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Robert Nathan, Bernhard Gruber
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Patent number: 9458848Abstract: A revolving piston rotary compressor comprises, in combination, the following: a compressor pump; an internal suction gas delivery system which eliminates an external accumulator, excludes a direct distribution of a refrigerant to the suction chamber and performs double-stage liquid-gas separation to prevent slugging, provides cooling of the motor and supercharges refrigerant into suction chamber due to action of an impeller; a discharge system utilizing a tubular discharge valve, a circular expansion cavity equipped with a plurality of reaction nozzles through which the discharge gas is jets ejected rearwards relatively to the intended direction of the revolving piston assembly rotation, said jets that impart driving moment which supplements the main momentum; a lubricating oil delivery system employing a positive displacement oil pump, an oil reservoir formed in the crankshaft and a plurality of oil accumulated annular pockets which prevent formation of “gas lock” condition and accelerate delivery of oil toType: GrantFiled: August 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Inventor: Nelik I. Dreiman
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Patent number: 9447783Abstract: A micropump has a tube unit including a tube and a plurality of fingers, and a control unit including a cam. The tube unit is coupled to the control unit. The control unit encases the tube unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hajime Miyazaki, Kazuo Kawasumi
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Patent number: 9435332Abstract: An electromagnetic vibrating diaphragm pump is provided which is safe even when a diaphragm of a diaphragm pump is damaged and liquid or flammable gas penetrates an electromagnetic drive. An electromagnet coil container containing electromagnet coils in an airtight manner is further provided inside a casing, preventing fluid which has penetrated into the space outside the electromagnet coil container from penetrating into the space inside the electromagnet coil container. The electromagnet coil container has a passage formed for an oscillator to move in reciprocation and the passage is formed of a partition wall outside the container. The electromagnetic coil container is configured to prevent fluid which has penetrated into the space inside the passage from penetrating into the space inside the electromagnet coil container.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: TECHNO TAKATSUKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideki Ishii, Tsuyoshi Takamichi
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Patent number: 9435330Abstract: A compensated barrier and lubrication fluids pressure regulation system for a subsea motor and pump module is disclosed. The system comprises a hydraulic fluid supply, a barrier fluid circuit, and a lubrication fluid circuit. Hydraulic fluid in the barrier fluid circuit is pre-tensioned towards a motor by a first separating pressure compensator which is responsive to the pressure in the lubrication fluid circuit and which applies the sum of the pressure in the lubrication fluid circuit and an inherent pre-tensioning pressure to the barrier fluid circuit. Hydraulic fluid in the lubrication fluid circuit is pre-tensioned towards a pump by a second separating pressure compensator which is responsive to a pumped medium pressure at a suction side or at a discharge side of the pump and which applies the sum of the pumped medium pressure and an inherent pre-tensioning pressure to the lubrication fluid circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Vetco Gray Scandinavia ASInventor: Ole Petter Tomter
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Patent number: 9422932Abstract: A roller pump including a drive shaft, a motor, a roller head assembly, a stator housing, and an occlusion adjustment assembly. The drive shaft is coupled to the motor. The roller head assembly includes a hub, a slide body, and a roller. The hub is mounted to the drive shaft, and maintains the slide body and the roller. The stator housing forms a raceway receiving surface. The occlusion adjustment assembly includes an actuator knob, an actuating structure, and a ground shaft. The actuating structure interfaces with the slide body, and thus the roller, with rotation of the knob. The ground shaft supports the knob and is rotationally isolated from the drive shaft. A user and optionally a control system can adjust occlusion while the pump continuously delivers a fluid medium.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Craig Petersen, Kartik Radhakrishnan, Walter Carpenter
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Patent number: 9388819Abstract: An HVAC system includes a heating/cooling element; an electric motor; a speed sensor; and a control device. The heating/cooling element includes a heating element, a cooling element, and heat exchangers. The motor has a rotatable shaft coupled with a blower wheel. The speed sensor senses a rotational speed of the motor shaft and the blower wheel and includes a magnet coupled with the motor shaft for rotation therewith; and a coil assembly mounted concentrically over the magnet and operable to generate an alternating signal when the magnet rotates relative to the coil. The alternating signal has an electrical characteristic that is generally proportional to the rotational speed of the shaft. The control device determines a rotational speed of the motor shaft and disables operation of the heating/cooling element when the alternating signal indicates that the rotational speed of the shaft drops below a minimum threshold speed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John H. Hussey, Keith I. Hoemann
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Patent number: 9353755Abstract: A turbomolecular pump device includes: a turbomolecular pump main body; a power unit that drives the turbomolecular pump main body; and a water cooling unit that is provided between the turbomolecular pump main body and the power unit, wherein components provided in a casing of the power unit are classified into an intensive cooling required component that requires intensive cooling, a moderate cooling required component that requires moderate cooling, and a no cooling required component that requires substantially no cooling, the intensive cooling required component is mounted on a first high-conductivity substrate contacting to the water cooling unit, the moderate cooling required component is mounted on a second high heat-conductive substrate contacting to an inner surface of the casing, and the no cooling required component is mounted on a substrate arranged in a space between the first high heat-conductive substrate and the second high heat-conductive substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshihiro Nagano, Masaki Ohfuji, Junichiro Kozaki
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Patent number: 9331420Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a compression mechanism supported within the shell, a motor drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism, and a terminal assembly. The terminal assembly may include a cover secured relative to the shell, a terminal block fixed to the shell and in electrical communication with the motor, and a plug. The plug may be engaged with the terminal block and may provide electrical communication between the terminal block and a wire. The plug may include a first side facing the terminal block and a second side facing a wall of the cover. The second side may include a protrusion extending toward the wall and spaced a distance therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rick T. Bedell, Gregg M. Hemmelgarn, Matthew J. Heidecker