Patents by Inventor Ervin Andy Hutchinson

Ervin Andy Hutchinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20190383279
    Abstract: A reciprocating fluid pump includes a pump body, a first subject fluid chamber, a second subject fluid chamber, a first plunger at least partially defining a first drive fluid chamber and including a flexible material and configured to expand and compress in a reciprocating action to pump the subject fluid through the first subject fluid chamber within the pump body, and a second plunger located within the pump body and at least partially defining a second drive fluid chamber and including a flexible material and configured to expand and compress in a reciprocating action to pump the subject fluid through the second subject fluid chamber within the pump body, wherein the first plunger is not structurally coupled to the second plunger, such that the first plunger and the second plunger are independently movable during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Tom Simmons, Courtney Parsons, Ervin Andy Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 9970430
    Abstract: A multi-port metering pump assembly includes a manifold coupled to a metering pump. The manifold defines a central passage in fluid communication with a plurality of intermediate passages defined in the manifold. The manifold includes a plurality of outer passages. Each intermediate passage provides fluid communication between the central passage and a corresponding outer passage. A plurality of valves is coupled to the manifold. Each valve of the plurality of valves is located between an intermediate passage and a corresponding outer passage, and is configured to enable or prevent passage of fluid between a corresponding intermediate passage of the plurality of intermediate passages and a corresponding outer passage. The multi-port metering pump assembly also includes an electronic controller coupled to the plurality of valves, the electronic controller having an associated electronic interface and being programmable to selectively and independently open and close the valves of the plurality of valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: WHITE KNIGHT FLUID HANDLING INC.
    Inventors: Kenji Allen Kingsford, Tom M. Simmons, Ervin Andy Hutchinson, Courtney Parsons
  • Patent number: 9856865
    Abstract: Reciprocating fluid pumps include a reinforced shaft including an inner shaft and a protective cover. The protective cover at least substantially encapsulates the inner shaft. The inner shaft exhibits a greater resistance to mechanical deformation than the protective cover, and the protective cover exhibits a greater resistance to chemical corrosion by the subject fluid than the inner shaft. Methods of forming a reciprocating fluid pump include forming a reinforced shaft and positioning the reinforced shaft within a subject fluid chamber and between two plungers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: White Knight Fluid Handling Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Simmons, Tom M. Simmons, David M. Simmons, Kenji Allen Kingsford, Ervin Andy Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20170152844
    Abstract: A multi-port metering pump assembly includes a manifold coupled to a metering pump. The manifold defines a central passage in fluid communication with a plurality of intermediate passages defined in the manifold. The manifold includes a plurality of outer passages. Each intermediate passage provides fluid communication between the central passage and a corresponding outer passage. A plurality of valves is coupled to the manifold. Each valve of the plurality of valves is located between an intermediate passage and a corresponding outer passage, and is configured to enable or prevent passage of fluid between a corresponding intermediate passage of the plurality of intermediate passages and a corresponding outer passage. The multi-port metering pump assembly also includes an electronic controller coupled to the plurality of valves, the electronic controller having an associated electronic interface and being programmable to selectively and independently open and close the valves of the plurality of valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Kenji Allen Kingsford, Tom M. Simmons, Ervin Andy Hutchinson, Courtney Parsons
  • Patent number: 9605669
    Abstract: A multi-port metering pump assembly includes a manifold coupled to a metering pump. The manifold defines a central passage in fluid communication with a plurality of intermediate passages defined in the manifold. The manifold includes a plurality of outer passages. Each intermediate passage provides fluid communication between the central passage and a corresponding outer passage. A plurality of valves is coupled to the manifold. Each valve of the plurality of valves is located between an intermediate passage and a corresponding outer passage, and is configured to enable or prevent passage of fluid between a corresponding intermediate passage of the plurality of intermediate passages and a corresponding outer passage. The multi-port metering pump assembly also includes an electronic controller coupled to the plurality of valves, the electronic controller having an associated electronic interface and being programmable to selectively and independently open and close the valves of the plurality of valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Fluid Handling (A) Inc.
    Inventors: Kenji Allen Kingsford, Tom M. Simmons, Ervin Andy Hutchinson, Courtney Parsons
  • Publication number: 20150267696
    Abstract: A multi-port metering pump assembly may include a manifold coupled to a metering pump. The manifold may define a central passage in fluid communication with a plurality of intermediate passages defined in the manifold. The manifold may further include a plurality of outer passages of the manifold. Each intermediate passage may provide fluid communication between the central passage and a corresponding outer passage. A plurality of valves may be coupled to the manifold. Each valve of the plurality of valves may be located between an intermediate passage and a corresponding outer passage, and be configured to enable or prevent passage of fluid between a corresponding intermediate passage of the plurality of intermediate passages and a corresponding outer passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Kenji Allen Kingsford, Tom M. Simmons, Ervin Andy Hutchinson, Courtney Parsons