Patents Examined by Ryan Reis
  • Patent number: 11441857
    Abstract: A cross-jet nozzle includes a rotor body, in which several channels are recessed or formed running from a nozzle tip in the direction of a stator body, in which at least two front jet nozzles are positioned in the rotor body through at least two front jet channels and oriented so that front jets of a pressurized medium emerging from the front jet channels intersect outside of the rotor body and the rotor body can be mounted to rotate around its longitudinal axis on the stator body, which can be connected to a high-pressure line connection, is introduced safely parallel into tubes by a drive unit of a lance device. The nozzle tip is provided with an outer surface so that the surface is configured convexly arched, dome-like and free of edges and the nozzle tip is formed mirror-symmetric with the longitudinal axis in profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Enz Technik AG
    Inventor: Christoph Lendi
  • Patent number: 11426742
    Abstract: A spray nozzle comprising a housing including a primary passage defining a primary axis, a series of secondary passages configured to provide swirl to a fluid passing therethrough circumferentially positioned around the housing, a series of standoffs circumferentially spread around an outer surface of the housing and located downstream along the primary axis of the series of swirling passages, wherein each of the swirling passages corresponds to a respective standoff of the series of standoffs, in order to control the swirl of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Collins Engine Nozzles, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J. Myers, Philip E. O. Buelow, Robert R. Fogarty
  • Patent number: 11426615
    Abstract: An explosion isolation device is disclosed. The explosion isolation device may comprise a conduit having a flap configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position within the conduit, and a holding mechanism configured to hold the flap in the open position. The holding mechanism may be configured to release the flap in the event of an explosion and the flap may be configured to rotate into the closed position after it is released. The device may include a sensor and an actuator configured to actuate the holding mechanism when an explosion is sensed. The conduit may be vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: BS&B Innovations Limited
    Inventor: Geoffrey Brazier
  • Patent number: 11413483
    Abstract: An electronic accelerator includes a pressure sensor, a first control valve, and a control circuit. The pressure sensor detects a pressure in a fluid supply line between a fluid supply and at least one sprinkler head. The first control valve is coupled to a second control valve that when open permits fluid to flow from the fluid supply to the at least one sprinkler head. The control circuit receives the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, determines the at least one sprinkler head to be open based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and in response causes the first control valve to open to reduce a chamber pressure in a chamber of the second control valve to cause the second control valve to open to permit fluid to flow from the fluid supply through the fluid supply line to the at least one sprinkler head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventor: Roger S. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 11400472
    Abstract: DISPENSER DEVICE WITHOUT AIR INTAKE FOR NOZZLES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING, with an outlet chamber (1) that is hermetically controlled by a plug (2), an elastomeric valve (3) and an elastic pad (18); the vertical outlet chamber (1) is defined by a cylindrical capsule (4) and any nozzle (5) together with an internal elastomeric mass (6); the lower capsule (4) has a sealing seat (7) housing the plug (2), which works jointly with an elastic pad (18), so that between it and the lower capsule (4) a passage is formed for the product to be dispensed; the lower capsule (4) and the nozzle (5) are combined with variable parts (8a) and (8b) coupling with the nozzle (9) of any flexible container (10); the plug (2) is housed in the sealing seat (7) with enough clearance to be moved up and down when internal pressure occurs or ceases inside the flexible container (10) and allows the product to pass through the sealing seat (7) or to close it tightly; the elastomeric valve (3) has an elastic opening point (11)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Zembrod
  • Patent number: 11400463
    Abstract: A dosing device for dosing a granular material containing a reservoir for storing the granular material, a dosing disc, and a suction device and a spraying device containing such a dosing device and a method for applying a granular material to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Ronald Van Den Heuvel
  • Patent number: 11370652
    Abstract: A method and system for blending and dispensing liquid cannabis enables dispensaries, pharmacies or other users to fulfill custom cannabis blends of THC, CBD terpenes, and the like. The variety of custom cannabis blends would accommodate the wide range of formulas needed to satisfy the next stage of the cannabis industry. Personalized cannabis solutions can be created using the hardware and software of the method and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Richard James DeMartini
  • Patent number: 11369984
    Abstract: Parameters for a plurality of motors that move a nozzle on a three-dimensional movement locus are set easily. A washing device 1 includes display device 7, and a worker touches an input unit 7A of the display device 7 with a finger, to thereby set parameters for both servo motors that move a nozzle 3 on a three-dimensional movement locus. Specifically, a three-dimensional model Md1 of a tank 2 to be washed is displayed on the input unit 7A, and next, the worker drags specific spots of the three-dimensional model Md1, sequentially, and selects washing methods and washing time periods of the spots. The selected contents are transmitted to a control device 6, are computed by a computing unit 6A of the control device 6, so that the parameters for both servo motors for operating the nozzle 3 in three dimensions are set in washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SHIBUYA MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahito Kitamura, Shiaru Muranaka, Naoya Tsubota, Yuko Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 11358166
    Abstract: A nozzle, including a support member and a nozzle boot surrounding at least a portion of the support member, the nozzle boot having a nozzle boot inlet and a nozzle boot outlet spaced from the nozzle boot inlet and a volume between the nozzle boot inlet and the nozzle boot outlet, the nozzle boot being expandable upon the introduction of fluid into the volume, and collapsible upon withdrawal of fluid from the volume. Also disclosed is a method of removing unwanted concrete from a surface by creating tensile stress to concrete adhered to that surface by causing the surface to expand, and a system for injecting fluid (s) into a rotating drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Fuller, John Aho, James Bleck, Mark F. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11351435
    Abstract: A method and device for improving golf ball drive speed and accuracy and decreasing wrist tension in the performance of swinging a golf club, by decreasing the burden of grip force to afford retention of the grip of a golf club during the swing, and by subsequently reducing detrimental and compounding effects resulting from other, prior methods in the art that are used to control swing motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Viktor Efremov
  • Patent number: 11345320
    Abstract: This device is magnetic brake assist, traction control and forward assist. It uses magnets inserted in the vehicles rims and in a stationary hub bolted behind the wheels hub and brake disk; to either slow the rotation of the tire down or speed the rotation up for braking and or for forward assist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: James A. Bentley
  • Patent number: 11344907
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a self-powered variable fountain display is disclosed. A high-pressure source of water is applied to a bifurcated manifold. A first portion of the manifold supplies a distribution chamber within which is a plurality of distribution holes, each of which is capable of driving an individual fountain display nozzle. A second portion of the manifold provides motive power to an impeller that in turn drives a gear system used to select which of the plurality of distribution holes is active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Bruce A. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11324212
    Abstract: A system and method of protecting plants while spraying having a hood mounted to a farm implement and positioned between plant rows and below plant vegetation. Extending through the hood into a hollow chamber is a hydraulic fitting having a spray nozzle. Heated water is supplied to the hydraulic fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Shuter Soil Health Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Michael A. Shuter
  • Patent number: 11324328
    Abstract: A mattress has a cover sewn over a cushioned non-absorbent core and is suitable for use as a resting place or sleeping space. The core is made of a netted material having a plurality of tangled, partially bonded filaments. The cushions can have various densities separated by baffles inside the cover. The cover can have a built in or added back support system. The mattress is a self contained carry case and needs no additional carry bag. A detachable shoulder strap doubles to carry the mattress and as adjustable straps to adjust the back support system. The cushion is manufactured in various sizes for standard outdoor camping as well as sizes for standard indoor bedding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Posner
  • Patent number: 11324353
    Abstract: A separator and two methods of separating are described. The separator can include a driver configured for use with a blender, a perforated spindle cup arm, a threaded pass through retainer ring, a mount ring configured to fit a blender base, a lubricated ball bearing, a retainer nut, a mount ring, a housing, a perforated spindle cup, a liquid chute, a basin for liquid collection, a reservoir for dry material collection, a snap ring, a removable cap, a chute for expelling dry material, a hole, and a removable funnel. The method can include grinding material in blender container; placing the separator on the blender base, turning the blender on, and pouring the ground material into the funnel OR placing the peeler component into the cup, turning the blender on, and pouring water and material to be peeled through the funnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Susana Lauren Romatz
  • Patent number: 11318335
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include providing additional sources of water, and additional means for delivering the additional water, as needed in a fire emergency. A system in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure provides pumping means, conduit for delivering water from a local source to the pump, and conduit for delivering the water as needed to fight a fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTANTS OF CALIFORNIA LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Vincent Cortazzo, William James Prabhu, Michael Thomas Prabhu, John Charles Prabhu, Anthony Landis Syracuse, Damon Gabriel Green
  • Patent number: 11312437
    Abstract: A light weight, automatic release, variably adjustable bicycle stabilizer is disclosed. The invention is comprised of five main parts: a first part being an adjustable, pivoting, slightly flexible u-shaped fork that stabilizes the wheel; a second part being an anchor bracket; a third part being a down tube stabilizer; a fourth part being a compression band; and a fifth part being an onboard, LED, safety light. The invention is selectively affixed to the underside of a bicycle frame. The anchor is disposed on the down tube and the slightly flexible u-shaped fork wheel stabilizer swings out from said anchor and grabs the front wheel preventing the wheel from turning and tipping the bike over. The end of each fork is wider on the inside. This stops the bicycle from rolling backward when parked on an incline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: John Joseph Rizzi
  • Patent number: 11311097
    Abstract: This invention discloses a liquid dispensing hair brush for dispensing hair oil from a plurality of holes disposed on the top plate of the brush portion. The device further includes a handle portion with an elongated cavity that houses one or more oil chambers. Each oil chamber has a front end that is operationally coupled to a valve mechanism that controls the flow of oil into the brush head. The brush portion can be removably attached to the front end wall of the of the handle portion. Additionally, each oil chamber can contain different oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Tamiko Soverall
  • Patent number: 11307120
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus (1) for measuring odours comprising: a measuring chamber (2); an intake duct (4) having two ends, an inlet end (4a) in communication with the outside environment and an outlet end (4b) in connection with the measuring chamber; at least one sensor (3), positioned inside the measuring chamber (2) and designed for measuring the olfactory properties of a gas; a control unit (6) designed for processing signals coming from the at least one sensor (3) and providing a parameter representing the odours measured in the gas to be analysed; a suction device (5), positioned inside the intake duct (4) and designed to circulate the gas inside the apparatus (1); a cleaning device designed for restoring the characteristics of the at least one sensor (3) following a measurement, wherein the cleaning device is designed for generating ozone inside the apparatus (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SACMI COOPERATIVA MECCANICI IMOLA SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA
    Inventor: Marco Remondini
  • Patent number: 11304446
    Abstract: The present invention is a device used to filter and cool tobacco smoke. The device burns dry tobacco and then cleans and cools the smoke before it is delivered to the lungs of the user. The present invention uses an electric fan in the body of the pipe which creates a spinning vortex in the water. The vortex subsequently cleans and filters the tobacco smoke rapidly and efficiently via water diffusion all while keeping the tobacco in the bowl lit. This process results in a smooth and cool toke delivered to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Quillez Rhaheim Abernathy