Patents Examined by Juan C Barrera
  • Patent number: 9664161
    Abstract: An injection valve assembly includes a valve body having a cavity with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a valve needle axially movable in the cavity to control fluid flow through the fluid outlet, an electro-magnetic actuator unit having an armature axially movable in the cavity and having a main body and a flange axially distanced from and fixedly coupled to the main body, and a stop element fixed to the valve needle and arranged in the cavity between the main body and the flange. An armature spring in the cavity forces the stop element into contact with an inner surface of the flange. An overlapping area of the stop element and the inner surface is bounded by an inner contour and an outer contour, and an area enclosed by the outer contour is at least three times as large as an area enclosed by the inner contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Ivano Izzo, Mose Gado, Matteo Soriani
  • Patent number: 9663927
    Abstract: A faucet diverter is revealed. The faucet diverter includes at least one outlet and a control part for switching direction of water flow discharged. The faucet diverter is connected to a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: YUAN-MEI CORP.
    Inventor: Shun-Nan Lo
  • Patent number: 9630191
    Abstract: A spray structure of a water spray gun is formed on a surface cover of the water spray gun. The surface cover is formed with a plurality of spray orifices. The inner side of the surface cover is formed with annular flanges each corresponding to the edge of each spray orifice. Each flange is formed with a tangential opening. The surface cover of the present invention is formed with the tangential opening instead of the inclined opening of the water distribution member of the prior art. When the water flows to the tangential opening and then enters the flange to be rotated and sprayed out through the spray orifices. The tangential opening of the present invention is flat and smooth and won't be blocked. The water spray gun won't be damaged easily and has a long service life. The cost is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: ZHANGZHOU LEYUAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wen Li Kuo
  • Patent number: 9630198
    Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9625146
    Abstract: A swirler for inducing swirl on a liquid flow includes a swirler body defining a downstream end and an upstream end; a plurality of axial slots on an external surface of the swirler body, each of the plurality of axial slots having a slot entrance and a slot exit; and a slot relief at the slot exit. Each of the plurality of axial slots are helical and configured to impart swirl on the liquid flow as the liquid flow traverses through each of the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: DELAVAN INC.
    Inventors: Steve Myers, Jason Ryon, Robert Fogarty
  • Patent number: 9622466
    Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9616440
    Abstract: The electrode holder for a powder spray gun operable at high voltage includes a powder channel and a web, arranged in the powder channel, for holding a high-voltage electrode. In addition, an annular groove arranged concentrically with the powder channel is provided and is open on the downstream side. A labyrinth for the high voltage is formed by the annular groove together with an annular web of a cap nut, the annular web protruding into the annular groove and said cap nut being used to lock the electrode holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: J. Wagner AG
    Inventors: Hanspeter Dietrich, Rene Schmid, Gilbert Lutz, Kurt Seitz, Urban Bischofberger, Patrik Studerus
  • Patent number: 9617961
    Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine having an elongated body with a fuel inlet end and a fuel discharge end. The injector body includes an outwardly extending plate attached at a position between its ends and this plate includes at least one radially outwardly extending tab so that the cross-sectional shape of the plate is noncircular. A fuel cup receives the fuel inlet end of the fuel injector and includes a radially inwardly extending ledge at a mid position of the cavity. This ledge includes a through bore complementary in shape to the shape of the plate so that, with the fuel injector and plate aligned at a predetermined angular assembly position, the plate passes through the ledge upon insertion of the fuel injector into the cavity. Thereafter, rotation of the fuel injector and attached plate to a locking position positions the tabs above the ledge thus locking the fuel injector to the fuel cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AMERICAS, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Patent number: 9605637
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve the exhaust emission for a fuel injection valve having a stepped injection hole constructed so that a small diameter portion and a large diameter portion are communicated with each other with a stepped portion intervening therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki
    Inventors: Noriyuki Takada, Tsutomu Kawae
  • Patent number: 9597537
    Abstract: To present an injection head having silencing function for gas type fire extinguisher capable of reducing the noise generated upon release of fire extinguishing gas. In a gas type fire extinguisher using a fire extinguishing gas, a silencer 3A is disposed in an injection head 1A installed for releasing a fire extinguishing gas into a fire extinguishing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: KOATSU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inoue, Masahiro Yabushita
  • Patent number: 9597423
    Abstract: A system and for diffusing. The system includes a diffuser body and two angled sides. The diffuser also includes a removable cover which is coupled to the diffuser body via a coupling device. Further, a shield is coupled to the diffuser body. The diffuser houses a container which is at least partially filled with a fragrance which is to be emitted by the diffuser. The removable cover hides the container from view. The diffuser is shaped to allow the diffuser to be placed in a corner. Further, because the cover can be removed, the cover can be customized and adjusted for a more aesthetically pleasing diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventors: Jamie Furrate, Kristin Maples
  • Patent number: 9586223
    Abstract: An aerosol generation system (and method) comprises an aerosol generating device (1) for generating an aerosol output (2) and controller (12) for controlling the generating device (1) using a generator drive signal. An aerosol density detector (6,9) is used. A time delay measurement device (13) is adapted to derive a timing measurement based on the generator drive signal and the aerosol density detector output, wherein the timing measurement and the aerosol density are combined to derive an aerosol output rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Peter Henricus Cornelius Bentvelsen, Martinue Bernardus Van Der Mark, Hendrik Huijgen
  • Patent number: 9587607
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an injector having an extrusion coating, including the following steps: providing an injection module, pushing a disk-shaped alignment element onto a part of the injection module, the alignment element having a slot in order to have sufficient flexibility, welding the alignment element onto the part of the injection module, at least part of the slot also being welded shut at the same time during the welding-on step in order to stiffen the alignment element, and molding the extrusion coating onto the injection module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Scheffel, Axel Bormann, Sebastian Wieschollek
  • Patent number: 9585378
    Abstract: A disposable single-use animal attractant dispensing device has a pouch formed by front and back panels joined along peripheral edges, which includes a pouch section for retaining an animal attractant and a single-use absorbent lure for absorbing the attractant. A first opening formed by un-joined portions of the panels is sealed together along with a portion of the lure to form a sealing section, forming a substantially impervious seal. A notch is provided to assist the user in rupturing the seal to separate the pouch and sealing sections and to expose the lure. A securement is provided for securing the pouch to a user, and may include a pouch connection member and a user connection member. An aperture disposed in the sealing section of the pouch receives a portion of the securement. A pocket on an outer surface of the pouch holds a portion of the securement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Arlen Smith
  • Patent number: 9574532
    Abstract: A valve assembly for an injection valve may include a valve body including a central longitudinal axis, the valve body having a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, and a chamber, with an electro-magnetic actuator unit arranged in the chamber, and a valve needle axially movable in the cavity, the valve needle preventing a fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in a closing position and releasing the fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in further positions. The valve needle is designed to be actuated by the electro-magnetic actuator unit. A bellows arranged between the valve body and the valve needle is sealingly coupled to the valve body and to the valve needle. The bellows prevents a fluid flow between the cavity and the chamber. An injection valve comprising such a valve assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventor: Licia Del Frate
  • Patent number: 9573154
    Abstract: A device (200) for generating an aerosol cloud, the device (200) comprising: a body (210) defining an inner cavity, an outer surface, and an opening (213) extending between the inner cavity of the body (210) and the outer surface; at least one ultrasonic element (220) operable to aerosolize a liquid disposed in the inner cavity; and at least one sensor (226) associated with the at least one ultrasonic element (220).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventors: Marc Bretillot, David A. Edwards
  • Patent number: 9555953
    Abstract: Head for spraying a product in a spraying direction, for example a cosmetic product, in particular a deodorant, this spray head comprising: a body, comprising: a channel for conveying the product, a housing in which the conveying channel emerges, the spray head also comprising: a spray nozzle mounted on the housing, this nozzle comprising at least two, better still three, spray orifices, respective feed channels being formed between the nozzle and the body, these channels connecting the conveying channel to the said corresponding spray orifices, and being obliquely inclined relative to the spraying direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Gilles Baudin
  • Patent number: 9538701
    Abstract: Method for controlling a device for changing the spreading ring sector of a disc spreader including a controllable metering device, a distributor disc arranged underneath the metering device and provided with thrower blades, and the device for changing the spreading ring sector of the granular material on the ground. Functional dependencies of a setting parameter of the device for changing the spreading ring sector on a throwing parameter are stored in a database of a control unit assigned to the device for adjusting the spreading ring sector, and a set point value of the throwing parameter or of the setting parameter corresponding thereto is input in the control unit. An actual value of the throwing parameter is determined using a sensor, arranged near to the circumference of the distributor disc, and the actual value of the throwing parameter is compared with the set point value thereof in the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Stöcklin, Christian Thullner, Martino Minardi, Norbert Rauch
  • Patent number: 9534778
    Abstract: An illuminated sprinkler device and system is provided that can be easily retro-fitted and installed with existing or new sprinkler systems. In one aspect, the illuminated sprinkler device includes a power converter for converting AC to DC power from a main controller, an illuminated cover having LED's for coupling with a sprinkler head, and one or more securement members for securing the illuminated cover to the sprinkler head. Here, the LED's of the sprinkler head are configured to operate in conjunction with the operation of the sprinkler system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Jesse Ray Donley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9532514
    Abstract: An irrigation system is provided and includes a main irrigation line, one or more lateral driplines, each lateral dripline being divided into zones and including a plurality of emitters at each zone and a plurality of controllable valves disposed along each of the one or more lateral driplines at zone borders. Each one of the plurality of controllable valves is actuatable to activate corresponding emitters in the associated zone in a zone by zone cycle and each one of the plurality of emitters is replaceable to vary an amount of deliverable fluid by the zone by zone cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hendrik F. Hamann, Levente I. Klein, Sergio A. Bermudez Rodriguez, Michael A. Schappert