Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Dunnigan

Dennis C. Dunnigan 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).

  • Patent number: 5727773
    Abstract: An adjustable fluid valve assembly includes a body that is operable to receive a spool that can be adjusted to vary the flow rate of the valve assembly. A lock nut secures the spool to the body and maintains the flow rate during operation of the valve assembly. The spool has a plurality of radially extending passages that allows fluid to be evenly distributed around the perimeter of the spool in a balanced manner in order to deliver a smooth continuous flow of fluid to an internal passage of the spool. An alternative embodiment employs a swivel fitting connected to the spool to allow adjustment of the fluid flow without disturbing the piping connected to the valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: International Flow Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis C. Dunnigan