Patents by Inventor Bruce McLauchlan

Bruce McLauchlan 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: 20240084920
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a fuel tank includes a cage having a seat that defines an aperture and a spring latch that holds a poppet in an intermediate-open position, which spaces the poppet from a seat to allow fluid communication through an aperture. A method of operating a valve assembly due to a first-time fueling event is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce MCLAUCHLAN, Brian J. O'NEIL, Kandice M. KAWALA, Robert J. BOYCHUCK
  • Publication number: 20220126683
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a plurality of valve components and a cap configured to house the valve components. The cap includes a ring having a retaining portion. The pressure relief assembly includes a sensor apparatus coupled to the cap via the ring. The sensor apparatus is configured to sense whether a predetermined pressure threshold is reached. The valve components operate to relieve pressure when the predetermined pressure threshold is reached. The sensor apparatus includes a retaining portion engaging the retaining portion of the ring. A valve assembly includes a first valve apparatus and the pressure relief assembly configured to bypass the first valve apparatus. The valve assembly includes a main housing that surrounds the first valve apparatus and the pressure relief assembly. The main housing defines an aperture in which the cap of the pressure relief assembly is at least partially disposed in the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Eugene Francis Moody, II, Pramod Dnyaneshwar Jadhav, Robert Boychuk, Sascha Hermann, Mustafa Huseyin
  • Patent number: 11007868
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a fuel tank system including a fuel tank having a fuel tank outlet and a purge canister includes a main valve and a safety check valve. The main valve can be configured to move from a closed position to an open position. The main valve can have a main valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a main valve second port fluidly connected to the purge canister. The safety check valve can be configured to move from an open position to a closed position upon a pressure drop at the fuel tank outlet exceeding a predetermined threshold. The safety check valve can have a safety check valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a safety check valve second port fluidly coupled to the purge canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Eatton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Steven L. Ambrose, Jeffrey B. Smith, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20200290454
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a fuel tank system including a fuel tank having a fuel tank outlet and a purge canister includes a main valve and a safety check valve. The main valve can be configured to move from a closed position to an open position. The main valve can have a main valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a main valve second port fluidly connected to the purge canister. The safety check valve can be configured to move from an open position to a closed position upon a pressure drop at the fuel tank outlet exceeding a predetermined threshold. The safety check valve can have a safety check valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a safety check valve second port fluidly coupled to the purge canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Steven L. Ambrose, Jeffrey B. Smith, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Patent number: 10688864
    Abstract: A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel tank, a purge canister and a valve assembly. The valve assembly can be fluidly coupled between the fuel tank and the purge canister. The valve assembly can include a main valve and a safety check valve. The main valve can have a main valve first port fluidly coupled to an outlet of the fuel tank and a main valve second port fluidly connected to the purge canister. The safety check valve can be configured to move from an open position to a closed position upon a pressure drop at the fuel tank outlet exceeding a predetermined threshold. The safety check valve can have a safety check valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a safety check valve second port fluidly coupled to the purge canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Ambrose, Jeffrey B. Smith, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20180105034
    Abstract: A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel tank, a purge canister and a valve assembly. The valve assembly can be fluidly coupled between the fuel tank and the purge canister. The valve assembly can include a main valve and a safety check valve. The main valve can have a main valve first port fluidly coupled to an outlet of the fuel tank and a main valve second port fluidly connected to the purge canister. The safety check valve can be configured to move from an open position to a closed position upon a pressure drop at the fuel tank outlet exceeding a predetermined threshold. The safety check valve can have a safety check valve first port fluidly coupled to the outlet of the fuel tank and a safety check valve second port fluidly coupled to the purge canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Ambrose, Jeffrey B. Smith, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20180072153
    Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan Walter, Jeffrey SMITH, Steven AMBROSE, Mustafa Huseyin, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Patent number: 9914353
    Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Walter, Jeffrey Smith, Steven Ambrose, Mustafa Huseyin, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20180012692
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly, comprises a pole piece comprising an inner chamber. An electromagnetic signal source surrounds the pole piece. An armature is configured to move within the inner chamber when an electromagnetic signal is transmitted by the electromagnetic signal source, the armature comprising a rotating member installed within the armature, and the rotating member is configured to rotate within the armature and against the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: RAYMOND BRUCE MCLAUCHLAN
  • Patent number: 9810310
    Abstract: A multi-component fluid distribution system includes a first substrate component having an inlet for receiving fluid and an internal channel for communicating lubricant. A second substrate component is interlocked to the first substrate component. The second substrate component includes an inlet to receive fluid from the first component. The fluid distribution system also includes an over-molded portion sealing a joint between the first and second substrate components. The fluid distribution system further includes at least one outlet nozzle connected to the second substrate component to discharge fluid to a predetermined fluid receiving component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Patent number: 9764636
    Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Walter, Jeffrey Smith, Steven Ambrose, Mustafa Huseyin, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20170191580
    Abstract: An isolation valve includes a flow restrictor in a passage and having an orifice and configured to provide a first, second, and third flow paths. A spring may bias the flow restrictor to an open position that opens the second flow path. A solenoid assembly may include a coil and an armature moveable between an extended position that moves the flow restrictor to close the first, second, and third flow paths, and a retracted position that opens the first flow path. The first flow path may include a path from a first reservoir through the orifice to a second reservoir. The second flow path may include a first flow direction from the first reservoir to the second reservoir via a second path, the second path including a space between the flow restrictor and the passage. The third flow path may include a second flow direction from the second reservoir to the first reservoir via the second path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: DANIEL LEE PIFER, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20170154716
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly, comprises a pole piece comprising an inner chamber. An electromagnetic signal source surrounds the pole piece. An armature is configured to move within the inner chamber when an electromagnetic signal is transmitted by the electromagnetic signal source, the armature comprising a rotating member installed within the armature, and the rotating member is configured to rotate within the armature and against the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: RAYMOND BRUCE MCLAUCHLAN
  • Publication number: 20170036531
    Abstract: A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel tank, a purge canister, a valve assembly and a bypass means. The valve assembly can be fluidly coupled between the fuel tank and the purge canister and that selectively controls fuel vapor flow between the fuel tank and the purge canister. The bypass means can selectively bypass fuel vapor around at least a portion of the valve assembly from the fuel tank to the purge canister. The bypass means can include a bypass valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Steven Lee Ambrose, Jeffrey Bernard Smith, Mustafa Huseyin
  • Patent number: 9500291
    Abstract: An isolation valve may include a flow restrictor disposed in a passage having non-parallel sides, the flow restrictor having an orifice. A flow restrictor spring may apply a biasing force on the flow restrictor to bias the flow restrictor to an open position. A solenoid assembly may include having a coil and an armature that may be moveable between (i) an extended position that overcomes the biasing force of the restrictor spring to move the flow restrictor to a closed position and to close the second orifice, and (ii) a retracted position to open the orifice. If the coil is energized, the armature may move to the retracted position to allow vapor to flow through the orifice at least until the biasing force of the flow restrictor spring overcomes a vapor pressure. The open position of the flow restrictor may allow vapor to flow through a space between the flow restrictor and the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Pifer, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20160176285
    Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Walter, Jeffrey SMITH, Steven AMBROSE, Mustafa Huseyin, Raymond Bruce McLauchlan
  • Publication number: 20160123490
    Abstract: An angle flow valve comprises a carriage. The carriage comprises a first recess, a flow restrictor in the first recess, a second recess, and a relief valve in the second recess. A first port is fluidly connected to the first recess. An angled flow path is fluidly connected to the first recess and to the second recess. A second port is fluidly connected to the angled flow path. The first recess is parallel to the second recess. A solenoid assembly is mounted to the carriage. The solenoid assembly comprises a lead, a bobbin, coil windings, a pole piece, a flux collector, and a sleeve. An integrally formed overmold layer surrounds the carriage and the solenoid assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Jeffrey B. Smith, Daniel Lee Pifer, Vaughn Mills, Ronald Sexton
  • Patent number: D747784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Vaughn Kevin Mills, Ronald Earl Sexton, Steven Lee Ambrose, Robert Dean Keller, Daniel Lee Pifer
  • Patent number: D750746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Vaughn Kevin Mills, Ronald Earl Sexton, Steven Lee Ambrose, Robert Dean Keller, Daniel Lee Pifer
  • Patent number: D829304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, Vaughn Mills, Ronald Sexton, Steven Lee Ambrose, Robert Dean Keller, Daniel Lee Pifer