Patents by Inventor Dennis Gene Sickels

Dennis Gene Sickels 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).

  • Electronics module retention system
    Patent number: 7230833
    Abstract: An electronics module comprises an electronics assembly having a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are disposed on opposite ends of the electronics assembly. A case encloses the electronics assembly. The first connector is accessible through a first side of the case and the second connector is accessible through a second side of the case. A locking tab is disposed on the case and is biased to an extended position. A sliding member is slidably coupled to the case and is operable to move the locking tab to a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Daniel Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Gene Sickels
  • Gauge pressure sensor for hazardous applications
    Patent number: 7150194
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sensing a gauge pressure use a pressure gauge pressure sensor that includes a housing and a gauge pressure sensing element having a first pressure inlet and a second pressure inlet. The first pressure inlet is associated with a pressure to be measured and the second pressure inlet is associated with an atmospheric pressure. A flame arrestor disposed within the sensor housing fluidly couples the second pressure inlet to an internal portion of an explosion proof device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Paul Pepperling, Dennis Gene Sickels, Richard J. Vanderah
  • Gauge pressure sensor for hazardous applications
    Publication number: 20040177696
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sensing a gauge pressure use a pressure gauge pressure sensor that includes a housing and a gauge pressure sensing element having a first pressure inlet and a second pressure inlet. The first pressure inlet is associated with a pressure to be measured and the second pressure inlet is associated with an atmospheric pressure. A flame arrestor disposed within the sensor housing fluidly couples the second pressure inlet to an internal portion of an explosion proof device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Donald Paul Pepperling, Dennis Gene Sickels, Richard J. Vanderah
  • Gauge pressure sensor for hazardous applications
    Patent number: 6715360
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sensing a gauge pressure use a pressure gauge pressure sensor that includes a housing and a gauge pressure sensing element having a first pressure inlet and a second pressure inlet. The first pressure inlet is associated with a pressure to be measured and the second pressure inlet is associated with an atmospheric pressure. A flame arrestor disposed within the sensor housing fluidly couples the second pressure inlet to an internal portion of an explosion proof device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Paul Pepperling, Dennis Gene Sickels, Richard J. Vanderah