Patents by Inventor Eric Combs
Eric Combs 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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Publication number: 20220270485Abstract: A vehicle proximity monitoring system includes an operator area portion comprising a computer processor programmed for receiving and processing both wireless-based data communications and wire-based data communications. A proximity detection portion of the monitoring system may include a condition monitoring device and associated components for wirelessly transmitting data collected by the condition monitoring device to the operator area portion. The proximity detection portion may be configured for communication with a controller area network (CAN) bus operatively associated with the vehicle, and a power line of the vehicle for pairing at least one component of the proximity detection portion with at least one component of the operator area portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: SAFE FLEET ACQUISITION CORP.Inventors: Eric Combs, Justin Garver, Stephen Hunter, L. Allan McGuire, Richard Tier
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Patent number: 11369818Abstract: A device including a monitor assembly having an outlet configured to selectively distribute a fire suppressant there from, the outlet being pivotal about a first axis and a second axis, a cover coupled to the monitor assembly, and a light assembly coupled to the cover. The light assembly illuminates indicia on a lens of the light assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Kevin Prahl, Garry Lund, Kyle Stoops, Eric Combs, Keith Chard
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Publication number: 20210308510Abstract: A device including a monitor assembly having an outlet configured to selectively distribute a fire suppressant there from, the outlet being pivotal about a first axis and a second axis, a cover coupled to the monitor assembly, and a light assembly coupled to the cover. The light assembly illuminates indicia on a lens of the light assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Kevin Prahl, Garry Lund, Kyle Stoops, Eric Combs, Keith Chard
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Publication number: 20110226865Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. The passageway has an inner dimension transverse to the central axis of the nozzle and a compressible wall wherein the inner dimension is adjustable to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Eric Combs, Todd Lozier
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Patent number: 7971800Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. The passageway has an inner dimension transverse to the central axis of the nozzle and a compressible wall wherein the inner dimension is adjustable to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, Todd Lozier
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Patent number: 7703545Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, James M. Trapp
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Patent number: 7644777Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a housing, a nozzle coupler, and a pivot joint coupler comprising an internal passageway and a pivot member. The pivot member is pivotally mounted to the housing at the outlet of the housing. The nozzle coupler is mounted to the pivot joint coupler wherein the internal passageway of the pivot joint coupler is in communication with the internal passageways of the housing and the nozzle coupler, wherein the weight at the nozzle coupler generates a gravitational moment about the pivot axis. In addition, the nozzle coupler has a central axis defining a reference line, which is offset from the first pivot axis wherein a reaction force generated by fluid flowing through the nozzle coupler generates a moment about the first pivot axis in a direction opposed from said gravitational moment.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, James M. Trapp
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Publication number: 20090107687Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Eric Combs, James M. Trapp
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Publication number: 20080060706Abstract: A firefighting fluid delivery device includes a device body with a fluid passage through which a fluid flows, a fluid flow restrictor member pivotable about a pivot axis to selectively open or close the passage to thereby open or close the device, and an actuator for selectively pivoting the fluid flow restrictor member. The device further includes a sealed rotary sensor that is rotatably coupled to the fluid flow restrictor member for detecting the rotary position of the fluid flow restrictor member to thereby determine the opened or closed state of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Eric Combs
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Patent number: 7320333Abstract: A pressure reducing valve for coupling to a pressurized water supply line includes a valve body with an inlet for coupling to the pressurized water supply line, an outlet, a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve seat in the passage. A valve stem extends into the passage, which has a sealing member. An automatic pressure reducing system is provided for urging the sealing member toward the valve seat for throttling the valve to thereby reduce the pressure at the outlet. The automatic pressure reducing system includes parallel springs that occupy less space than conventional springs for a given spring load.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: James M Trapp, Eric Combs
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Publication number: 20070290063Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. The passageway has an inner dimension transverse to the central axis of the nozzle and a compressible wall wherein the inner dimension is adjustable to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, Todd Lozier
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Patent number: 7258285Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. The passageway has an inner dimension transverse to the central axis of the nozzle and a compressible wall wherein the inner dimension is adjustable to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, Todd Lozier
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Publication number: 20070080315Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body, with an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber extending between the inlet and the outlet, an actuator, and an actuation sub-assembly. Positioned in the chamber is a valve ball with a ball body and a transverse passage extending through the ball body. The valve ball is positionable between a valve open position wherein said transverse passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet and a valve closed position wherein the ball body blocks the fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. The actuation sub-assembly engages the actuator, which in turn engages the valve ball. In addition, the valve body includes a valve body wall with a planar portion. The planar portion includes a mounting surface for mounting the actuation sub-assembly to the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventor: Eric Combs
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Publication number: 20060249206Abstract: A pressure reducing valve for coupling to a pressurized water supply line includes a valve body with an inlet for coupling to the pressurized water supply line, an outlet, a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve seat in the passage. A valve stem extends into the passage, which has a sealing member. An automatic pressure reducing system is provided for urging the sealing member toward the valve seat for throttling the valve to thereby reduce the pressure at the outlet. The automatic pressure reducing system includes parallel springs that occupy less space than conventional springs for a given spring load.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: James Trapp, Eric Combs
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Publication number: 20050077381Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a housing, a nozzle coupler, and a pivot joint coupler comprising an internal passageway and a pivot member. The pivot member is pivotally mounted to the housing at the outlet of the housing. The nozzle coupler is mounted to the pivot joint coupler wherein the internal passageway of the pivot joint coupler is in communication with the internal passageways of the housing and the nozzle coupler, wherein the weight at the nozzle coupler generates a gravitational moment about the pivot axis. In addition, the nozzle coupler has a central axis defining a reference line, which is offset from the first pivot axis wherein a reaction force generated by fluid flowing through the nozzle coupler generates a moment about the first pivot axis in a direction opposed from said gravitational moment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventor: Eric Combs