Patents by Inventor Edward T. Hinds

Edward T. Hinds 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).

  • Flow sensor
    Patent number: 4443671
    Abstract: The invention provides a flow sensor (10) for providing an electrical output indicating a no flow condition, an intermediate flow rate, and a high flow rate and is particularly suited for sensing the flow of lubricant to a two-cycle engine. The flow sensor (10) includes a metallic reed valve member (22) which contacts a valve seat (28) to provide a no flow signal or an adjustable contact member (31) to provide a high flow signal. The reed valve member (22) contacts neither the valve seat (28) nor the contact member (31) to indicate an intermediate flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Edward T. Hinds