Patents Examined by Thomas Fink
  • Patent number: 11578658
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high-speed turbo machine enabling cooling thermal equilibrium and, more particularly, to a high-speed turbo machine enabling cooling thermal equilibrium, the high-speed turbo machine maximizing the cooling efficiency thereof by compressing and discharging external air suctioned therein, cooling an air compressor in a suction air-cooling method, decreasing a flow path of air for cooling the inside of the turbo machine and the air compressor, and optimizing the flow path. Accordingly, the present invention uses the suction air-cooling method and guides the flow of air for cooling the turbo machine through a specific path, so that it maximizes the efficiency and durability of the turbo machine, the cost reduction owing to the structural simplification of the turbo machine, and the easiness of maintenance by preventing an increase in temperature of the inside of the turbomachine casing (100) and the air compressor (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: TURBOWIN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Minsoo Kim
  • Patent number: 11566609
    Abstract: An improved human-powered air pump allowing rapid low pressure and high pressure inflation has an expandable/collapsible first and second chamber featuring and airflow path via a one-way valve. Said first chamber features an air intake. Said one-way valve allows air to flow in a downstream direction. Said pump features an outlet configured to receive air from said second chamber and connectable to an inlet of an inflatable object to feed air thereto from said pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: BASELINE DESIGN INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventor: John Michael Bais
  • Patent number: 11560883
    Abstract: A rod connector for coupling with a rod of a pump includes a cylinder including a bore, an actuator rotatably disposed in the bore of the cylinder, wherein the actuator is configured to actuate the rod connector between locked and unlocked positions, and a first coupler disposed in the bore of the cylinder and configured to releasably couple with a first rod of the pump, wherein the actuator includes an outer surface including a first pair of opposing engagement surfaces and a second pair of opposing engagement surfaces, and wherein a diameter extending between the first pair of engagement surfaces is less than a diameter extending between the second pair of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: American Block
    Inventors: Stephan Maras, Earl Foote, Vladimir Scekic, Sumit Shah, Michael Stankovsky
  • Patent number: 11560893
    Abstract: In a method for operation control of a compressor, full-load running in which a gas intake control valve is fully open and a target rotation speed of a drive source is set to a full-load rotation speed that is a maximum rotation speed in a speed control band when pressure of compressed gas supplied to the consumption side is a datum pressure or less is carried out; then no-load running in which the valve is fully closed and a no-load rotation speed is set as the target rotation speed of the drive source when the supply pressure is a no-load running pressure or less that is a pressure higher than the datum pressure is carried out. The no-load running is started from the standard no-load rotation speed, however, after a transition time, the target rotation speed is reduced to a low speed no-load rotation speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro Oguma, Hiroyuki Ota
  • Patent number: 11549510
    Abstract: A motor-operated compressor includes a compression unit including a compression chamber formed by a plurality of scrolls engaged with each other. The compressor includes a rotation shaft having one end coupled to one of the scrolls and a rotor coupled with another end of the rotation shaft. The compressor includes a stator radially separated from the rotor by a predetermined gap. The compressor includes a casing having a motor chamber. The stator is inserted in the motor chamber and divides the motor chamber into a first space and a second space. The casing includes an inlet port coupled to the first space to guide a refrigerant toward the motor chamber. The casing also includes a suction guide passage coupled to the second space to guide the refrigerant sucked through the inlet port toward the compression unit. A communication passage portion in the rotation shaft communicates the first and second spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Bumjune Seo, Ochang Gwon, Yongsoo Cho, Jongtae Her
  • Patent number: 11549497
    Abstract: A hydraulic rotating machine includes a case, a cylinder block housed in the case and having a plurality of cylinders, a piston reciprocatively inserted into the cylinder; a swash plate configured to reciprocate the piston as the cylinder block rotates, a tilt control piston configured to biase the swash plate and control a tilt angle of the swash plate, and a stopper mounted to the case, the stopper being configured to define a minimum tilt angle of the swash plate. The stopper has a sliding surface for slidably supporting the tilt control piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KYB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gen Takei, Tetsuya Iwanaji
  • Patent number: 11549513
    Abstract: A compressor comprising: a stator assembly comprising a plurality of stator elements; a rotor assembly comprising a shaft to which is mounted at least one bearing, a permanent magnet and an impeller; a support body; and an outer can comprising an air inlet. The support body comprises a hollow elongate central part to which is mounted the at least one bearing, and inside which the magnet is positioned, the elongate central part comprising a plurality of openings, and the air inlet of the outer can is axially aligned at least partially with the plurality of openings in the elongate central part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kasra Daneshkhah, Mark Andrew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11549496
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a reconfigurable multi-stage gas compressor having a first-stage compression cylinder, a second-stage compression cylinder, and two stepped cylinders. Each of the stepped cylinders include first and second compression cylinders. The gas flow paths through the stepped cylinders are configured in a user-selectable configuration to be in series or in parallel so that the reconfigurable multi-stage gas compressor functions as one of: a three-stage compressor, as a four-stage compressor, and as a hybrid three/four stage compressor. In first and second configurations, the system generates four stages of compression and outputs 4-stage compressed gas through a single exit port, and through dual exit ports, respectively. In a third configuration, the system outputs hot and cooled 3-stage compressed gas through first and second ports and 4-stage compressed gas through a third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: ESTIS COMPRESSION, LLC
    Inventors: William Elmer, Jr., Will Nelle
  • Patent number: 11519403
    Abstract: A compressor comprises a first cylinder for compressing a fluid and a second cylinder for driving a piston in the first cylinder. The first cylinder comprises a chamber with first and second ends. The piston is reciprocally movable along an axial direction of the chamber for compressing a fluid. Three or more first ports at the first end include at least one first inlet port and at least one first outlet port. Three or more second ports at the second end include at least one second inlet port and at least one second outlet port. Each port has an axial direction parallel to the axial direction of the chamber. A check valve is connected inline with each port along the axial direction of the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: I-JACK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Dan McCarthy
  • Patent number: 11512703
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fan. The fan includes a support; a first motor installed on the support, the first motor having a first rotation shaft; a first blade installed on the first rotation shaft; a second motor installed on the support, the second motor having a second rotation shaft and being coaxial with the first motor; a second blade installed on the second rotation shaft, a tilt direction of the second blade being opposite to a tilt direction of the first blade; and an electric control board electrically connected to the first motor and the second motor and configured to control a relative rotation of the first motor and the second motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Huanming Zhang, Shiqiang Cui, Rong Yi, Xusheng Zhang, Yu Fang, Ruixiang Kang, Li Liang
  • Patent number: 11512685
    Abstract: An air inflation device includes an inflation unit having a chamber in which air can be compressed to generate a high pressure air, and an air outlet channel communicating with the chamber. A pressure gauge unit includes a pressure gauge, a shaft extending outwardly from the pressure gauge and inserted into the air outlet channel, and a check valve sleeved on the shaft and movable between an open state for allowing the high pressure air in the chamber to flow into the air outlet channel, and a closed state for preventing the high pressure air in the air outlet channel to flow back into the chamber. An air guide unit is connected to the inflation unit for guiding the high pressure air to flow out of the air outlet channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: BETO ENGINEERING AND MARKETING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lopin Wang
  • Patent number: 11512682
    Abstract: A linear-acting electric pump unit and method for operating said unit. A linear-acting electric pump unit comprises an electromagnet and a pump unit. It is to be suitable for delivering gas/liquid mixtures. In order that it may be compactly assembled with other devices, it is to have a central inlet. The fluid delivered by the pump unit flows through the electromagnet and enters the pump unit on one side and leaves it on the other through the non-return valves, each arranged on the same centre line as the electromagnet. The pump unit can be used for delivery of gas/liquid mixtures, preferably in the sphere of combustion engines and their fuel supply systems and exhaust emission control systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Thomas Magnete GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Baum, Thomas Rolland, Diego Lehmann, Fabian Rösner, Edwin Kreuzberg
  • Patent number: 11512700
    Abstract: A liquid ring pump includes a housing, a pump head coupled to the housing and defining an inlet channel, an outlet space, and a cone seal area, and an intake valve movable to control the quantity of a gas entering the inlet channel. A reservoir contains a quantity of sealing liquid, a pump discharge path provides fluid communication between the outlet space and the reservoir, and a first flow member includes a first valve coupled to the reservoir and the inlet channel. A second flow member includes a second valve coupled to the reservoir and the cone seal area, and a rotor is supported for rotation by a shaft. The pump is operable in a start-up mode to draw sealing liquid into the working space via only the first flow member and during a running mode to draw sealing liquid into the working space via only the second flow member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: GARDNER DENVER NASH LLC
    Inventor: Ramesh Balkunge Shenoi
  • Patent number: 11512617
    Abstract: A diffuser for a jet pump of a separator comprises an inlet defining a first flow area; an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet through which fluid exits the diffuser, in which a flow path extends from the inlet to the outlet, and in which the outlet defines a second flow area greater than the first flow area so that a velocity of fluid flowing through the inlet is greater than a velocity of fluid flowing through the outlet; and a communication port extending through a wall of the diffuser with an inlet in communication with an interior of the diffuser and an outlet in communication with an exterior of the diffuser, in which the communication port inlet is between the diffuser inlet and the diffuser outlet, so that contaminants separated from the fluid stream are removed through the communication port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.
    Inventors: Adrian Richard Mincher, Carl Joseph Shaw
  • Patent number: 11512693
    Abstract: A linear compressor includes a shell, a motor in the shell, a mover coupled to the motor and configured to perform a reciprocating motion in an axial direction, a cylinder disposed in the shell, a piston coupled to the mover and configured to reciprocate in the cylinder, a spring that supports the piston in the axial direction, and a spring cap inserted into an end portion of the spring. The spring cap defines a space portion that is defined inside the spring cap and has a volume separate from the inner space of the shell, and a passage portion that extends through an axial side surface of the spring cap and is configured to provide communication between the space portion and the inner space of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sangeun Bae, Sangmin Lee, Hyunsoo Kim, Dongkyun Ha
  • Patent number: 11513024
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining operational health of a pump. An example method may include commencing operation of a processing device to monitor operational health of a pump for pumping a fluid at a wellsite, wherein the pump may be a reciprocating pump. During pumping operations of the pump, the processing device may receive pressure measurements of the fluid at a fluid inlet manifold and/or a fluid outlet manifold of the pump, receive position measurements of fluid displacing members of the pump, detect irregular pressure measurements based on the received pressure measurements, determine operational phase of the pump based on the received position measurements, and determine which of fluid inlet and outlet valves of the pump is leaking based on operational phase during which the irregular pressure measurements are detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Rogers, Vishwanathan Parmeshwar
  • Patent number: 11511839
    Abstract: A built-in water pumping device of a manual paddle for a boat contains: a shaft, a blade, and a water absorption head. The shaft includes an inner tube and an outer tube movably fitted with the inner tube so as to movably adjust a length of the shaft, thus pumping waters. An adjustable fitting sleeve is configured to lock or unlock the inner tube and the outer tube after adjusting the length of the shaft. The shaft includes a receiving chamber. A water absorption head is fixed on the outer tube and has a passing orifice. The blade includes at least one outlet communicating with the receiving chamber, such that the inner tube is actuated to absorb the waters into the receiving chamber from the passing orifice, and the inner tube is pulled back and forth so that the waters discharge out of the at least one outlet continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: I-Sin Peng
  • Patent number: 11460014
    Abstract: The invention relates to the installation of volumetric pumps to mechanical means inside controlled areas with limited operator access. In particular, the invention relates to a method for setting up in an operating position such a pump arranged for filling up containers, the pump comprising a body with piston means slidingly mounted therein and switching means rotatably mounted within the body, the piston and switching means extending outside the body, said method comprising holding the piston and switching means together with the body of the pump, hooking up either one of the body and the piston and the switching means to a pivot (P), and rotating the pump around the pivot (P) to fasten the other one of the body and the piston and the switching means on an operating support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Neoceram S.A.
    Inventor: Robin Ledeganck
  • Patent number: 11378071
    Abstract: A gas control device includes a first pump, a second pump, and a connection casing. The first pump includes a first pump casing, a first suction hole, and a first discharge hole. The first pump casing has a plurality of outer walls. The second pump includes a second pump casing, a second suction hole, and a second discharge hole. The connection casing has a first opening and a second opening. The connection casing forms, together with the first pump casing and the second pump casing, a first closed space. The second discharge hole and the first suction hole communicate with each other via the first closed space. The first pump and the second pump are connected in series with each other. The outer wall in which first suction hole is provided faces the first closed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masaaki Fujisaki
  • Patent number: 11371494
    Abstract: A pump for transporting particulate material that includes a first conveyor and a second conveyor together defining a passage, wherein a working surface of each of the conveyors are canted with respect to each other. The pump includes an inlet for introducing the particulate material into the passage and an outlet for expelling the particulate material from the passage, wherein the outlet is positioned out of line with the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Timothy W Saunders, Joseph Caravella