Patents by Inventor Byron Fleury
Byron Fleury 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: 10989175Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, Daniel Carlson, Byron A. Fleury, David R. Simons
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Publication number: 20180191227Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, Daniel Carlson, Byron A. Fleury, David R. Simons
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Patent number: 9906100Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, Daniel Carlson, Byron A. Fleury, David R. Simons
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Patent number: 9500542Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 9163747Abstract: A valve actuator including a magnetic angle sensor is disclosed. The magnetic angle sensor may function as an absolute position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may also function as an incremental position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may generate angular velocity data. The magnetic angle sensor may be used in quarter-turn and single-turn rotary valve actuators. The magnetic angle sensor may also be used in multi-turn rotary and linear valve actuators.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 9086335Abstract: A novel method for diagnosing problems with a valve actuator or other rotary equipment. Frequency analysis is performed upon speed, position, torque, thrust, or vibration data. Speed or position data may be provided by a rotary encoder.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss
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Publication number: 20150028236Abstract: A valve actuator including a magnetic angle sensor is disclosed. The magnetic angle sensor may function as an absolute position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may also function as an incremental position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may generate angular velocity data. The magnetic angle sensor may be used in quarter-turn and single-turn rotary valve actuators. The magnetic angle sensor may also be used in multi-turn rotary and linear valve actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8857464Abstract: A valve actuator including a magnetic angle sensor is disclosed. The magnetic angle sensor may function as an absolute position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may also function as an incremental position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may generate angular velocity data. The magnetic angle sensor may be used in quarter-turn and single-turn rotary valve actuators. The magnetic angle sensor may also be used in multi-turn rotary and linear valve actuators.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8714024Abstract: A device for axial load measurement on a mechanical control device having a rotating shaft may be used to derive a torque measurement. A mechanical control device may comprise a valve actuator for fluid flow control devices. The load measurement device may include a beam operatively connected to a rotatable shaft and configured to deform under axial displacement of the shaft. A sensor may be coupled with the at least one beam and configured to produce an output signal related to the axial displacement of the shaft. The beam may be retained between two bearings on the rotatable shaft at a first end, and fixed to a housing of the mechanical control device at a second end. The first end of the beam may displace axially with the rotatable shaft. The beam may comprise a discrete segment of a uniform width and thickness.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: Byron A. Fleury, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss
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Publication number: 20140102216Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8608128Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8523140Abstract: A torque limiting device with an override mechanism coupled to a valve assembly capable of limiting the torque applied to the valve assembly and selectively being overridden to permit the application of excessive torque to the valve assembly. Tattletale devices capable of indicating when an override mechanism has been activated can also be integrated with the torque limiting device.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury, William C. Hooss, Daniel J. Morris
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Patent number: 8490649Abstract: Torque indicator markings incorporated with handwheel devices connected to actuators or valve assemblies provide visual indication of the amount of torque being applied to an actuator or valve assembly by the handwheel device. Tattletale torque indicators incorporated with a handwheel device further provide a persistent indication of the maximum amount of torque applied to an actuator or valve assembly connected to the handwheel device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8471194Abstract: A novel method for diagnosing problems with a valve actuator or other rotary equipment. Frequency analysis is performed upon speed, position, torque, thrust, or vibration data. Speed or position data may be provided by a rotary encoder.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss
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Patent number: 8424838Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, Daniel Carlson, Byron A. Fleury, David R. Simons
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Publication number: 20130001033Abstract: A torque limiting device with an override mechanism coupled to a valve assembly capable of limiting the torque applied to the valve assembly and selectively being overridden to permit the application of excessive torque to the valve assembly. Tattletale devices capable of indicating when an override mechanism has been activated can also be integrated with the torque limiting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury, William C. Hooss, Daniel J. Morris
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Patent number: 8262059Abstract: A torque limiting device with an override mechanism coupled to a valve assembly capable of limiting the torque applied to the valve assembly and selectively being overridden to permit the application of excessive torque to the valve assembly. Tattletale devices capable of indicating when an override mechanism has been activated can also be integrated with the torque limiting device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury, William C. Hooss, Daniel J. Morris
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Publication number: 20120080622Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8096523Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Byron A. Fleury
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Publication number: 20110259125Abstract: A device for axial load measurement on a mechanical control device having a rotating shaft may be used to derive a torque measurement. A mechanical control device may comprise a valve actuator for fluid flow control devices. The load measurement device may include a beam operatively connected to a rotatable shaft and configured to deform under axial displacement of the shaft. A sensor may be coupled with the at least one beam and configured to produce an output signal related to the axial displacement of the shaft. The beam may be retained between two bearings on the rotatable shaft at a first end, and fixed to a housing of the mechanical control device at a second end. The first end of the beam may displace axially with the rotatable shaft. The beam may comprise a discrete segment of a uniform width and thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Byron A. Fleury, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss