Patents by Inventor Brian J. Burlage
Brian J. Burlage 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).
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Patent number: 9665076Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to interface with a control a loop are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a loop controller to control a control loop, a sensor to provide a measurement value to the loop controller, a device controller to adjust a control device based on an output from the loop controller, and a loop interface to receive a set point value and send the set point value to the loop controller, wherein the loop interface is different from a host device communicatively coupled to the loop controller.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Mitchell Stephen Panther, Brian J. Burlage, Rickey Lee Osborn, Carter Bill Cartwright
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Patent number: 9574680Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and starts a timer. The valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly when the time elapses. The valve assembly indicates whether the valve plug is in an open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Burlage, Roger A. Burlage, Alex Pesek
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Patent number: 9366341Abstract: A seal and pivot assembly for a displacement level assembly includes a pivot base, an annular seal and a pivot body. The pivot base includes a cylindrical base member with an axial end surface defining first and second V-shaped grooves. The pivot body includes a cylindrical body member with first and second pivot body arms extending radially outward from opposite sides of the cylindrical body member. The first and second pivot body arms include first and second knife edges, respectively, that are in line contact with the first and second grooves, respectively, of the pivot base such that the pivot body can pivot relative to the pivot base, as well as uniformly distribute unbalanced forces applied to the pivot body across the entirety of the knife edges.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: Brian J. Burlage
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Publication number: 20160018017Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and starts a timer. The valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly when the time elapses. The valve assembly indicates whether the valve plug is in an open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Brian J. Burlage, Roger A. Burlage, Alex Pesek
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Publication number: 20150377685Abstract: A seal and pivot assembly for a displacement level assembly includes a pivot base, an annular seal and a pivot body. The pivot base includes a cylindrical base member with an axial end surface defining first and second V-shaped grooves. The pivot body includes a cylindrical body member with first and second pivot body arms extending radially outward from opposite sides of the cylindrical body member. The first and second pivot body arms include first and second knife edges, respectively, that are in line contact with the first and second grooves, respectively, of the pivot base such that the pivot body can pivot relative to the pivot base, as well as uniformly distribute unbalanced forces applied to the pivot body across the entirety of the knife edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Brian J. Burlage
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Patent number: 9169932Abstract: A seal and pivot assembly for a displacement level assembly includes a pivot base, an annular seal and a pivot body. The pivot base includes a cylindrical base member with an axial end surface defining first and second V-shaped grooves. The pivot body includes a cylindrical body member with first and second pivot body arms extending radially outward from opposite sides of the cylindrical body member. The first and second pivot body arms include first and second knife edges, respectively, that re in line contact with the first and second grooves, respectively, of the pivot base such that the pivot body can pivot relative to the pivot base, as well as uniformly distribute unbalanced forces applied to the pivot body across the entirety of the knife edges.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: Brian J. Burlage
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Publication number: 20140224011Abstract: A seal and pivot assembly for a displacement level assembly includes a pivot base, an annular seal and a pivot body. The pivot base includes a cylindrical base member with an axial end surface defining first and second V-shaped grooves. The pivot body includes a cylindrical body member with first and second pivot body arms extending radially outward from opposite sides of the cylindrical body member. The first and second pivot body arms include first and second knife edges, respectively, that re in line contact with the first and second grooves, respectively, of the pivot base such that the pivot body can pivot relative to the pivot base, as well as uniformly distribute unbalanced forces applied to the pivot body across the entirety of the knife edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: Brian J. Burlage
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Publication number: 20140214186Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to interface with a control a loop are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a loop controller to control a control loop, a sensor to provide a measurement value to the loop controller, a device controller to adjust a control device based on an output from the loop controller, and a loop interface to receive a set point value and send the set point value to the loop controller, wherein the loop interface is different from a host device communicatively coupled to the loop controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Mitchell Stephen Panther, Brian J. Burlage, Rickey Lee Osborn, Carter Bill Cartwright
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Publication number: 20140130874Abstract: A system and method for validating the availability and operability of a field device in a process plant is provided. A diagnostic apparatus includes a processor coupled to the field device wherein a diagnostic check is executed to remotely determine the availability and operability of the field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Brian J. Burlage, Carter B. Cartwright
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Patent number: 7779852Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a flow detection switch monitors water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Burlage, Brian J. Burlage
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Patent number: 7451777Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined manually set value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly. Preferably, the valve assembly indicates whether the valve is in an open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Burlage, Brian J. Burlage
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Patent number: 7392817Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined manually set value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly. Preferably, the valve assembly indicates whether the valve is in an open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Castlebridge Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Roger Anthony Burlage, Brian J. Burlage
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Publication number: 20080142098Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined manually set value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly. Preferably, the valve assembly indicates whether the valve is in an open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: CASTLEBRIDGE ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: ROGER A. BURLAGE, BRIAN J. BURLAGE
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Publication number: 20080087330Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a flow detection switch monitors water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: CASTLEBRIDGE ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Roger A. Burlage, Brian J. Burlage
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Publication number: 20080087341Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation safety shut-off valve assembly for use on locations which normally have intermittent water usage but need to indicate when there is constant water usage, such as a leak. The valve assembly has a valve body with a fluid pathway and a valve plug held in an open position allowing water to flow through the pathway. As water flows through the pathway, a sensing device detects water flowing through the pathway and begins timing duration of water flowing through the pathway. If the water flow through the pathway stops, the timer value is reset to zero. If the water flows through the pathway, and the timer circuit reaches a predetermined manually set value, the valve closes the pathway, stopping the flow of water through the valve assembly. Preferably, the valve assembly indicates whether the valve is in an open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: CASTLEBRIDGE ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Roger A. Burlage, Brian J. Burlage
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Patent number: 6905108Abstract: A valve includes a fluid inlet passage having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet passage, an orifice between the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet, and a moveable valve plug adapted to move with respect to the orifice to vary the flow of fluid between the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet passage. A movable valve stem is attached to the valve plug and a travel limiting device is attached to the valve stem. The travel limiting device permits the valve to be placed in one of a plurality of desired flow configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLC.Inventors: Randy J. Hall, Ronald C. Burr, Mark D. Stiehl, Brian J. Burlage, Carter B. Cartwright
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Publication number: 20030089867Abstract: A valve includes a fluid inlet passage having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet passage, an orifice between the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet, and a moveable valve plug adapted to move with respect to the orifice to vary the flow of fluid between the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet passage. A movable valve stem is attached to the valve plug and a travel limiting device is attached to the valve stem. The travel limiting device permits the valve to be placed in one of a plurality of desired flow configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Randy J. Hall, Ronald C. Burr, Mark D. Stiehl, Brian J. Burlage, Carter B. Cartwright
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Patent number: 5439021Abstract: An electro-pneumatic converter device with modular components and with supporting housing structure enabling the device to be readily convertible from a current to pressure positioner to a current to pressure transducer. A valve positioner with an enclosure having a housing, a modular base, and a separable field terminal box. A self contained cover mounted to the enclosure with no additional mounting components. A plastic pneumatic relay ultrasonically welded together to eliminate metal mounting parts and lower assembly time. Open channels in a housing surface cooperating with a gasket to provide fluid passageways between the housing and the modular base. Pressure gauges are removably mounted on a modular unit for location completely within the housing. A floating interconnect terminal board permits self-aligning of mating terminals as the modular unit is inserted into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Fisher Controls International, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Burlage, Steven B. Pauller, Stanley R. Good, Barry L. Gaarder
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Patent number: 4559832Abstract: A piezoelectric fluid pressure fluctuation frequency sensor, preferably for a vortex-shedding flowmeter. A piezoelectric transducer is located in a sensor chamber between and in physical contact with a diaphragm and a chamber surface. Pressure fluctuations in a von Karman vortex street outside the diaphragm compress the transducer, between the diaphragm and the chamber surface. The transducer generates a responsive electrical signal which is representative of the pressure fluctuations.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Fisher Controls Company, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Burlage, David E. Wiklund, Gary A. Lenz
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Patent number: 4487076Abstract: An improved flow meter and sensor body therefor, the body having a strain relief portion. A housing of the flow meter defines a fluid flow passage and a sensor body opening. A sensor body mounting portion is mounted to the housing. A sensor body sensor supporting portion is in the fluid flow passage, and supports flow sensor transducers in the fluid flow. The sensor body relief portion is intermediate the sensor body mounting and supporting portions, in the sensor body opening, and adapted to relieve induced strain from external vibration, whereby the flow meter is substantially insensitive to external vibration.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1982Date of Patent: December 11, 1984Assignee: Fisher Controls International, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Burlage, David E. Wiklund, Gary A. Lenz