Patents by Inventor Bradford Haines

Bradford Haines has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240003465
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Patent number: 11761558
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: FLOWSERVE PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Publication number: 20220170568
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Patent number: 11287059
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Patent number: 10989329
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Patent number: 10989315
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz
  • Publication number: 20210080026
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Patent number: 10941878
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Publication number: 20200173579
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Publication number: 20200096119
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz
  • Patent number: 10550960
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Publication number: 20190024821
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Publication number: 20170370500
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Patent number: 9732880
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Publication number: 20150060710
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Patent number: 8881768
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker, Mark Haehl
  • Publication number: 20140264132
    Abstract: Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeff Parish, Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Publication number: 20130319541
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: FLowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz
  • Patent number: 8534323
    Abstract: Valves comprise a valve body having a gallery coupled to an inlet and an outlet to facilitate a fluid flow therethrough. A plug is movably disposed within the valve body and a seat ring assembly may be coupled to the outlet of the valve body. At least one circular motion inducement feature is positioned in a portion of the valve body, the seat ring assembly, or both. The at least one circular inducement feature is configured to induce a circular motion in a fluid flow through the valve. Methods of creating a circular flow in a fluid flowing through a valve are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Flowserve Corporation
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Gifford Decker
  • Patent number: 8500093
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz