Patents Examined by Steven M Cernoch
  • Patent number: 12263365
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: OSHKOSH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael R. Moore
  • Patent number: 12257593
    Abstract: A sprinkler device for delivering an irrigation liquid for gravity-based pivot or linear irrigation systems includes a support structure having a first portion with a nozzle defining a longitudinal axis for generating a jet of liquid, and a second portion with a baffle plate pivoted thereto and facing the nozzle. The second portion includes a drive system, which has a first magnet moving with a reciprocating oscillatory motion due to a negative pressure generated by the liquid that flows through the nozzle, and is configured to move the baffle plate along, and force it to pivot with a reciprocating oscillatory motion about the longitudinal axis through a predetermined angle, to thereby deliver the liquid over a sector area of the soil. A method of delivering an irrigation liquid for gravity-based pivot or linear irrigation systems that uses such a sprinkler device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Komet Austria GmbH
    Inventor: Arno Drechsel
  • Patent number: 12251719
    Abstract: Nozzle assemblies adapted to produce an oscillatory spray pattern. A rotor member having at least one lobe engaged with one or more cavities of a stator surface for defining an oscillatory movement of the rotor member in response to a motive fluid along the rotor member and stator surface. The nozzle assembly directing the motive fluid along one or more tapered surfaces, such as complementary tapered surfaces of the rotor and stator surface. The rotor member is operatively coupled with the spray member for oscillatory movement therewith. The spray member adapted to receive the motive fluid and emit the fluid as a spray from the nozzle assembly. The spray having an oscillatory pattern that matches the oscillatory movement of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Sonny's HFI Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Schuller, Ryan Olson
  • Patent number: 12246204
    Abstract: A sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having a fluid inlet; a seal configured to prevent fluid flow through the sprinkler body when the seal is in a first position; a bulb configured to retain the seal in the first position, the bulb configured to break at a temperature and allow the seal to move to a second position allowing fluid flow through the sprinkler body; and an identification device located within the bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: MARIOFF CORPORATION OY
    Inventors: Nazar Krutskevych, Wojciech Zimny
  • Patent number: 12234135
    Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a torque box coupled to the chassis, a pedestal coupled to the torque box, a ladder assembly coupled to the pedestal, and a stability assembly. The torque box has a front end and a rear end. The pedestal is positioned between the front end and the rear end of the torque box. The stability assembly includes a housing coupled to the chassis and the front end of the torque box, a pair of outriggers received within the housing, and a downrigger coupled to the rear end of the torque box. The pair of outriggers is selectively extendable laterally outward in opposing directions. The downrigger is selectively extendable downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Don Parshall, Eric D. Betz, Eric R. Linsmeier, Jennifer L. Bloemer, Jeffrey D. Aiken, Jon J. Morrow, Michael R. Moore, Peter K. Kramer, Troy D. Lind
  • Patent number: 12234016
    Abstract: An aerial fluid dispersal system includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold a quantity of fluid, a manifold assembly in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, a fluid pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the manifold assembly, a plurality of nozzle assemblies coupled in fluid communication with the manifold assembly, and a controller coupled to the fluid pump and the plurality of nozzle assemblies. Each nozzle assembly includes an electrically-actuated valve, a spray nozzle fluidly coupled downstream of the electrically-actuated valve, and a check valve fluidly coupled in series with the electrically-actuated valve. The controller is configured to control the operating parameter of the electrically-actuated valve of each nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Madison, Andrew J. Holtz
  • Patent number: 12219953
    Abstract: A pressure self-controlled irrigation and pesticide application sprinkler for a micro-irrigation system, the sprinkler mainly including a sprinkler body, a sprinkler cap, a spring sleeve, flow guide holes, a spring washer, a mist spraying nozzle, a rotary acceleration chamber, a compressible spring, arc-shaped flow passages, a thread, a deflection surface, an engagement recess, flow guide slots, a connecting rod movable hole, and a connecting rod. The sprinkler is configured as a double-flow-passage structure. The sprinkler body is provided therein with the spring sleeve and the spring washer. Water flow pressure is controlled to push the spring washer to drive the spring sleeve to move vertically, thereby achieving the switching between two operating modes, i.e., irrigation and mist spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Junping Liu, Xingye Zhu, Shouqi Yuan, Xinjian Wang, Qingsong Liu
  • Patent number: 12214456
    Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a device for mounting spring pieces on a machine housing that can enable high-accuracy press-fitting of the spring piece without any damages to magnetic shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: HENGDIAN GROUP INNUOVO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Haojie Jiang, Junjian Lu
  • Patent number: 12201107
    Abstract: A rotating atomizer device for the correction of eventual separations that random variations cause in the final result of the phytosanitary treatment so the application of the chemical products is done completely in agreement with what has been prescribed by the agronomic professional, achieving a greater efficiency of the phytosanitary spraying process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: TECNOPULVERIZACION, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
    Inventor: Mercedes Bonamico
  • Patent number: 12194594
    Abstract: A substrate processing method includes measuring a first thickness distribution of a first substrate in a first one of multiple combined substrates before being subjected to a finishing grinding; measuring a second thickness distribution of the first substrate in a second one of the multiple combined substrates before being subjected to the finishing grinding; deciding a relative inclination between a substrate holder configured to hold the second one of the multiple combined substrates and a grinder configured to perform the finishing grinding on the corresponding combined substrate, based on first difference data between the first thickness distribution and the second thickness distribution; and performing finishing grinding on the first substrate in the second one of the multiple combined substrates while holding the second one of the multiple combined substrates at the inclination which is decided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Nobutaka Fukunaga, Takeshi Matsumoto, Tomohiro Kaneko
  • Patent number: 12199415
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a line pulling system that may include an engagement assembly, which may include an engagement cable configured to be pushed or pulled. The assembly may also include a cable mounting assembly connected to the support member and the engagement cable, a hinged linkage connected to the support member and the engagement cable and configured to partially rotate in response to a push or pull from the engagement cable, an engagement arm connected to the hinged linkage and configured to move according to the rotation motion of hinged linkage, a coupling ring connected to the engagement arm and configured to transition between an engaged position and a disengaged position in response to movement from the engagement arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Sherman + Reilly, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Hanson, Nathan Russell, Reginald Jones, Robert Post, Erik Bracker
  • Patent number: 12185829
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a head with a bristle bearing surface. The oral care implement may include a central bristle tuft extending from a central portion of the bristle bearing surface, the central bristle tuft terminating in a domed distal surface. Furthermore, the oral care implement may include a plurality of perimetric bristle tufts extending from the bristle bearing surface and arranged to circumferentially surround the central bristle tuft. Each of the perimetric bristle tufts may have an inclined distal surface that slopes downward towards the central bristle tuft. The bristle bearing surface of the head may have a total surface area (TSA), and the toothbrush may include a tooth cleaning element field having X number of tooth cleaning elements that collectively occupy a total cleaning element area (TCEA) such that 1 X × T ? C ? E ? A T ? S ? A = Z and Z is in a range of 0.04 to 0.065.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Fan Gang Xie, Wen Jin Xi, Yanmei Ji, Jiang Zhou, Douglas Hohlbein
  • Patent number: 12162112
    Abstract: A mid-frequency error-free machining method under a magneto-rheological polishing magic angle-step includes the following steps: measuring a magneto-rheological removal function, and determining a control accuracy of a machine tool; performing two-dimensional Fourier transform on the removal function, performing compensating filtering on a frequency spectrum based on the control accuracy of the machine tool, and analyzing a corresponding step at the lowest point of an amplitude of the two-dimensional frequency spectrum that undergoes filtering in a direction of a magic angle; planning a grid path under the given step on the basis of adjusting a direction of a machining path or a posture of a magneto-rheological polishing wheel to allow an included angle between the polishing wheel and the path kept to be at the magic angle; and finally, controlling the machining of the machine tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Shanghai Institute of Optics And Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Chaoyang Wei, Songlin Wan, Jianda Shao, Haojin Gu
  • Patent number: 12137866
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus may include a cleaner body and a dust cup coupled to the cleaner body. The dust cup may be configured to pivot between at least three indexed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Robert Yang, Patrick Cleary
  • Patent number: 12134159
    Abstract: A workpiece orientation mechanism includes: a driving device including a transmission motor and a controller which are connected with each other via signal, the transmission motor defining an axial direction; a rotating seat, combined with the transmission motor, and capable of being driven to rotate by the transmission motor; an orientation head disposed on the rotating seat to rotate synchronously with the rotating seat, wherein the orientation head is capable of moving along the axial direction relative to the rotating seat, one end of the orientation head includes a mounting head, and a blocking member is disposed on the orientation head; reset means, arranged between the rotating seat and the orientation head, and positioning the orientation head at a predetermined position; and a sensor facing the blocking member, wherein the sensor is signally connected with the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hiwin Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Chen-Yu Hsieh, Jhao-Jhong Su, Bo-Chen Lin, Kuo-Cheng Huang
  • Patent number: 12121924
    Abstract: A fluid tip for use with a spray gun. The fluid tip comprises an air cap and a paint nozzle. The air cap comprises an inner surface 206 and the paint nozzle comprises an outer surface 208. The inner and outer surfaces define sides of an air channel 203. The inner and outer surfaces are defined by contours, each contour terminating to form an air channel outlet 207 for discharging an air jet proximal a paint nozzle outlet of the paint nozzle. The contours are configured to provide a velocity profile 400 across the air channel outlet 207 of an air flow 401 through the air channel 203 in which velocities of air radially closer to the paint nozzle outlet are substantially higher than velocities radially further from the paint nozzle outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventors: Simon Davies, Stephen John Mannouch
  • Patent number: 12105542
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with an applicator, systems for dispensing fluids, methods of using a nozzle (52), and a nozzle (52). The nozzle (52) includes a communication device (60) having a memory (86). The memory (86) stores data relating to the operational history and configuration of the nozzle (52). In response to receiving a query signal (90) from an interrogation device (24), the communication device (60) transmits the data residing in the memory (86). The communication device (60) also receives and stores data in the query signal (90) to the memory (86) so that the operational history of the nozzle (52) is maintained in the memory (86) of the communication device (60). The transmitted data may be received by the interrogation device (24) and used to adjust a fluid dispensing operation, determine when the nozzle (52) has reached the end of its operational life, for process improvement, or for inventory tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Mani Ahmadi, Daniel W. Ashley, Erik Fiske
  • Patent number: 12102082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for distributing particulate material in a target area. The method comprises the steps of (i) providing in a reservoir particulate material comprising particles to be distributed in a target area, which reservoir is provided with exits, (ii) providing a gas displacer, (iii) generating with the gas displacer a forced gas flow in the blow direction, and iv) directing the particles from the exits in the forced gas flow. The invention further relates to a device for performing the method according to the invention. Further aspects of the invention relate to the use of the device for distributing particulate material, a gas flow modification device, the use of such modification device for modifying the gas flow in a device for distributing particulate material and a kit of parts comprising (a) the gas flow modification device and (b) a device for distributing particulate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Koppert B.V.
    Inventor: Arend Veenman
  • Patent number: 12092060
    Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector body comprising an internal injector cavity, a flow passageway, and a drain conduit. The flow passageway is in fluid communication with at least one injector orifice. The fuel injector further includes a valve assembly comprising a valve seat and a valve member in fluid communication with the fuel circuit. The valve member is configured to move between an open position allowing fuel flow through the at least one injector orifice and a closed position inhibiting fuel flow through the at least one injector orifice. The fuel injector also includes a nozzle valve element fluidly coupled to the valve assembly, an actuator operably coupled to the valve assembly and the nozzle valve element, and a flexible member configured to elastically deform in response to pressure in the fuel injector. The flexible member is configured to inhibit flow to the drain circuit during an injection event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Benson, Ahmad M. Sabri
  • Patent number: 12064654
    Abstract: A method of providing a deluge system (10) on a boom (12) such as a boom that is used to conduct well flaring operations at an end thereof. The deluge system comprises a base unit (30), a stanchion (20), and a nozzle apparatus (22); the method comprising attaching the deluge system to a burner boom with a walkway, such that there remains a width of at least 30 cm clear passage on the boom's walkway after the deluge system has been attached. This provides an escape and/or rescue route for personnel should a dangerous situation occur, such as uncontrolled fire or personnel falling overboard. In preferred embodiments, the deluge system is attached to the boom outboard of handrail supports (which includes on a single handrail). The deluge system may have its own mechanism e.g. a winch, for moving the stanchion from a stowed position to an operative position which allows a safe and more optimum positioning of the stanchion away from the well flaring operation, as herein described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Rig Deluge Global Limited
    Inventor: Ian Garden