Patents Examined by P. Macade Nichols
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Patent number: 11724348Abstract: A supplementary mechanism that provides a temperature rise and fall effect to a machine tool spindle is mainly used to connect to pipelines between a machine tool spindle and a cooling device. The present invention provides an additional heating function to the spindle of the machine tool that originally has a cooling device, and still retains its original cooling function. The supplementary mechanism can provide the effect of raising and lowering the temperature. When cooling, the liquid provided by the cooling device is passed to directly cool the machine tool spindle. When raising the temperature, the flow path is switched, so that the liquid of the cooling device cannot flow to the machine tool spindle, and the liquid flowing out of the machine tool spindle forms an independent circulation channel, and the supplementary mechanism heats the liquid in the independent circulation channel, achieving the effect of rapid heating.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SURPASS WORLD TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chun-Hsien Chu, Tung-Yang Lee
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Patent number: 11698141Abstract: A pressure reducing valve includes: a body, a valve seat, and a valve element opening and closing the valve seat according to a difference between a pressure on the inlet side and a pressure on the outlet side. A pressure chamber, which is a space part between the valve element and the valve seat, is provided on the inlet side of the valve element. The valve element includes a plurality of horizontal holes each opening to the pressure chamber, and a vertical hole bringing the horizontal holes and the outlet side of the valve element into communication with each other. The horizontal holes and the vertical hole are provided in such a manner that a value of a ratio of a flow channel area of the vertical hole to a total area that is a total of flow channel areas of the horizontal holes exceeds 1.16.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: JTEKT CORPORATIONInventors: Kazushi Numazaki, Tetsuya Kaneko, Akira Nakano, Kazuhiro Takabayashi, Kazuo Haneda, Yuya Kihara
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Patent number: 11692634Abstract: A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Co.Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
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Patent number: 11674506Abstract: A viscous fluid is dispensed precisely using a fluid pump, control valves configured to control both the air inlet and outlet of the fluid pump, an optional adjustable regulator further controlling the air outlet, and a control circuit that opens and closes the control valves. To further increase the precision, additional control valves can be used to control liquid inlet and outlet of the fluid pump.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Cleland Sales CorporationInventors: James Cleland, Adam Cleland
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Patent number: 11668167Abstract: Systems and a method are provided for protecting a gas lift valve (GLV) from erosion. An example system includes a gas lift valve that includes an unloading protection orifice, and wherein the unloading protection orifice unloading protection orifice includes a different open area than a valve seat in the gas lift valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael C. Romer, Rosmer Maria Brito Jurado, Tony W. Hord
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Patent number: 11668405Abstract: A safety valve is for controlling dispensing of a fluid flow from a conduit. A valve body forms an inlet opening of the fluid, an outlet opening of the fluid, and a main passageway for the fluid which fluidly connects the inlet opening to the outlet opening. At least one fluid relief opening fluidly communicates with the outlet opening through a valve seat. A shutter elastically cooperates with the valve seat to be biased by an elastic device to sealingly close the valve seat, and to open said seat when the pressure of the fluid in the outlet opening exceeds the force applied by said elastic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: NIKLES INTER AGInventor: Gerhard Nikles
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Patent number: 11662147Abstract: A dual fluid heat exchange system is presented that provides a stable output temperature for a heated fluid while minimizing the output temperature of a cooled fluid. The heated and cooled fluids are brought into thermal contact with each other within a tank. The output temperature of the warmed fluid is maintained at a stable temperature by a re-circulation loop that connects directly to the mid portion of the tank such that the re-circulated fluid flow primarily warms only a re-circulation section of the tank. The other, lower flow rate, section of the tank may be positioned so that it has a cooler temperature and thus serves to increase the efficiency of the heat exchange by extracting extra heat energy out of the cooled fluid before it leaves the tank. Alternatively, the low flow rate section of the tank may be warmer than the re-circulated section, and thus allow the re-circulated section to be cooler than the output temperature of the warmed fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Advanced Steam Technology Company LLCInventors: Walter T. Deacon, Timothy James Parbs
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Patent number: 11654452Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a high pressure fluid processing device having a dual check valve setup that can be quickly and easily maintained with replacement parts are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: MICROFLUIDICS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jocemar Ramina, Marco G. Catalani, John M. Bernard, Michael P. Ratigan, David G. Harney
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Patent number: 11644114Abstract: The present utility model shows a sleeve (M?) that is designed so as to be completely closed in its normal position, which is pressed to prevent opening by means of a roller stem that stops the fluid from leaking; the present model makes it possible to avoid strain in the closing of the valve caused by overstretching which causes a shorter useful life and leaks in the seal. It also avoids excessive strain between the face of the sleeve (M) and the flange or body (C), avoiding breakages.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: PESSA S.A.Inventor: Gabriel Eliceo Madariaga Elgueta
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Patent number: 11644115Abstract: A valve member provides for the flow of vapors from a fuel tank of an internal combustion engine to escape the fuel tank. The valve member may include a valve and a boss or spacer. The valve is configured to selectively control the flow of vapor from the fuel tank. The boss or spacer is positioned in a predetermined relationship to the valve, and the boss or spacer prevents a deformation of the valve from disrupting the selectively controlled flow of vapor from the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Inventors: Gary Stenz, Mark Huibregtse, Brian Hartwig
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Patent number: 11639755Abstract: A flow control device includes a valve body defining an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path. A valve seat assembly includes a fitting coupled to the valve body, a seat ring coupled to the fitting and defining a valve seat. The seat ring includes an inner groove formed on an interior surface of the seat ring. A control element is movable relative to the valve body between a closed position, in which the control element engages the valve seat, and an open position, in which the control element is spaced away from the valve seat. The seat ring is coupled to the fitting by snap-fit connection such that a portion of the fitting is disposed in the inner groove of the seat ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: FISHER JEON GAS EQUIPMENT (CHENGDU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Shengjin Chen, Jie Yuan, Yanbo Shi, Le Wang
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Patent number: 11635153Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device (2) for interrupting a gas flow within a gas-conducting device (1). An inertia body (32) moves from a resting position in the case of an acceleration above a specifiable acceleration threshold value acting on it. Due to the movement, the inertia mechanism (3) activates a reaction mechanism (4), which interrupts the gas flow within the gas-conducting device (1). In this process, the safety device (2) is free of gas flowing through it.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: TRUMA GERÄTETECHNIK GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Claudio Peli, Paolo Robolini
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Patent number: 11624448Abstract: Check valve assemblies for fluid flow sets and devices are provided. The check valve assembly includes an inlet body including a fluid inlet, first and second seal beads, and a central channel. An outlet body includes a fluid outlet and a stem having a centering post, the centering post received by the central channel of the inlet body. A seal includes inner and outer rings, wherein the inner ring is configured to engage with the first seal bead and the outer ring is configured to engage with the second seal bead in a fully sealed position of the check valve assembly. Fluid flow sets and methods for manufacturing check valve assemblies are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Raymond Feith, Eugene Mason, Shervin Maleki
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Patent number: 11614177Abstract: A check valve includes a housing defining an inlet, an outlet, a passage between the inlet and outlet, and a sealing surface along the passage. A piston member is disposed about a longitudinal axis and has a sealing face disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a circular groove defined therein extending inward from the sealing face. An O-ring is disposed in the groove. A biasing member exerts a biasing force on the piston and thus forces the O-ring into sealing engagement with the sealing surface of the housing. The piston member is moveable from a first position in which the O-ring is sealingly engaged with the sealing surface of the housing and thus the outlet is sealed from the inlet, and a second position in which the O-ring is spaced from the sealing surface of the housing and thus the outlet is not sealed from the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: MUELLER REFRIGERATION, LLCInventors: Mark Bornand, Shi Xi Wei
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Patent number: 11585453Abstract: A one-way ventilation valve for integration with a face mask comprising an upper retaining ring, a lower retaining ring, and an elastomeric diaphragm; the upper retaining ring comprising a conduit positioned centrally by two sets of spokes, the conduit adapted to act as an oxygen port for receiving oxygen fed to the mask through tubing. The mask is adapted to protect caretakers from sick patients wearing the mask.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Mark Habel
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Patent number: 11585459Abstract: An apparatus for use in marine platform jacking is disclosed herein. In one aspect, a jetting valve includes a valve body with a piston assembly disposed therein. The piston assembly is selectively operated to open and close the valve. A biasing member is coupled to the piston assembly. The piston assembly includes a first piston and a second piston. The dual pistons, in cooperation with the biasing member, allow the valve to self-seal thereby preventing entry of a fluid which is external to the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Zentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Alan McDoneld, William David Reynolds, Jr., Ramesh Maini
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Patent number: 11572265Abstract: A pressure regulator valve adapted to be secured within a container housing a beverage to be dispensed through the aid of pressure within the headspace (11) above the beverage, the regulator valve includes a housing (16) containing a piston (26) having one surface exposed continuously to the pressure in the headspace and the other surface being engaged by a spring (44), a source of pressurized gas (14) such as carbon dioxide is secured to the housing and includes a valve (60) which is activated by the piston which moves responsive to a differential between the spring force and the headspace pressure to open the valve (60) when the headspace pressure falls below a predetermined level to insert the carbon dioxide into the headspace to maintain the headspace pressure sufficient to dispense the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: JOSEPH COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Mark P. Radford
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Patent number: 11549605Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S Vandrak, Zheng-hui Mai, Guo-quan Chen, You-zhi Gu, Jin-tang You
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Patent number: 11549591Abstract: A one-way valve is provided. The one-way valve may be, for example, a check valve, a relief valve, or the like, which may be in the form of a poppet valve. The valve provides a housing with a through hole. The through hole has an upstream portion and a downstream portion. The upstream portion has a reduced diameter compared to the downstream portion. The housing contains a valve seat, which typically has a taper. A poppet, or valve member, moves within the through hole from a valve closed position and a valve open position. The poppet has a high pressure facing side and a low pressure facing side opposite the high pressure facing side. The low pressure facing side of the poppet engages an elastic member of a compression member that biases the poppet in the valve closed position. The high pressure facing side of the poppet engages a resilient metal seal in the form of an annular disc. The annular disc has a generally wavy or undulating shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Technetics Group LLCInventors: Mark Whitlow, Tony Smith, Charles Smith, Jason Adams
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Patent number: 11536381Abstract: A dynamic control valve assembly for use in filling a liquid carbon dioxide storage and gas delivery system is provided, the assembly comprising: a valve body; an end nut with an inlet port for receiving liquid carbon dioxide; a chamber; an inlet cavity; a liquid port; a gas port; and a dynamic compound valve stem assembly for blocking the gas port while liquid carbon dioxide is delivered through the inlet port and allowing the liquid carbon dioxide to flow through the liquid port for storage in a liquid cylinder, and open the gas port and block the inlet port in order to allow carbon dioxide gasses from boiling liquid carbon dioxide within the liquid cylinder to pass through the gas port for storage in a gas cylinder until system pressure and temperature equilibrium is reached. The dynamic compound valve stem assembly comprises: a stem body having an inlet port poppet and a gas port poppet; an inlet cavity collar; and in some embodiments a collar biasing spring.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Green CO2 IP, LLCInventors: Daniel Schneider, David Schneider