Patents by Inventor Don Drinkwater

Don Drinkwater 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).

  • Manual to automatic valve conversion device
    Patent number: 8931755
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automating the operation of a manual control valve upon the occurrence of a specified condition includes a valve handle engaging member mounted on an operating shaft turned by a motor held by a housing or support which is mountable to the manual valve body or associated conduit. The motor is operated by a motor control circuit when a sensor detects the condition. The structure and method of mounting may include a quick disconnect mechanism. The control circuit may operate at different power levels depending on the state of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Custom Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Staffiere, Don Drinkwater, David Staffiere, Dana St. James, Jay Prager
  • MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC VALVE CONVERSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120132838
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automating the operation of a manual control valve upon the occurrence of a specified condition includes a valve handle engaging member mounted on an operating shaft turned by a motor held by a housing or support which is mountable to the manual valve body or associated conduit. The motor is operated by a motor control circuit when a sensor detects the condition. The structure and method of mounting may include a quick disconnect mechanism. The control circuit may operate at different power levels depending on the state of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: CUSTOM CONTROLS, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Staffiere, Don Drinkwater, David Staffiere, Dana St. James, Jay Prager