Patents by Inventor Felix Winkler
Felix Winkler 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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Patent number: 9891633Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Felix Winkler, Russell H. Beavis, Eric J. VanWyk
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Patent number: 9885372Abstract: A system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) that includes a housing and a rotor disposed within the housing. The system also includes a rotor advancing tool configured to engage and to move the rotor while the rotor is within the housing. The housing includes an opening that enables the rotor advancing tool to extend through the opening to engage and move the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.Inventors: James Lee Arluck, Prem Krish, Jeremy Grant Martin, Felix Winkler, Alexander Patrick Theodossiou
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Patent number: 9823024Abstract: A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism including a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. The drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: New Power Concepts LLCInventors: Dean Kamen, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Prashant Bhat, Michael G. Norris, Stanley B. Smith, III, Christopher M. Werner, David J. Peretz, Brian H. Yoo, Felix Winkler
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Patent number: 9764272Abstract: A system includes a solvent gas processing system having a high pressure reaction vessel configured to remove an acid gas from an untreated feed gas using a solvent in a lean solvent fluid stream. The system includes a high pressure reaction vessel is configured to output a treated clean gas and a first flow of a high pressure fluid stream via a first flow path. The system includes a turbine having a main nozzle, an auxiliary nozzle, and an outlet. The main nozzle is configured to receive a second flow of the high pressure fluid stream from the first flow path via a main flow path. The system includes an auxiliary nozzle valve disposed along an auxiliary flow path. The auxiliary nozzle valve is configured to control a third flow of the high pressure fluid stream into the auxiliary nozzle of the turbine.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.Inventors: Jeremy Grant Martin, John Sienkiewicz, Prem Krish, Ying Ma, Mark Richter, Felix Winkler
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Patent number: 9683574Abstract: A rotating assembly adapted for use in turbines and pumps is provided. The rotating assembly includes a shroud that rotates around a central axis and a disk seated in a recess in the shroud so that the disk rotates with the shroud, the disk being oriented perpendicular to the central axis. The rotating assembly also includes a stationary element in which at least one surface of the disk contacts a fluid so that when the fluid flows under pressure, the surface of the disk resists the generation of drag between the surface and the stationary element of the rotating assembly. A shroud is provided that includes a circular recess with a cavity on an outer perimeter extending away from the fixed assembly. A method of manufacturing a rotating assembly is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.Inventors: Felix Winkler, Jeffrey Michael Calkins
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Publication number: 20170050834Abstract: A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Russell H. Beavis, Benjamin W. Jones, John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray, Casey P. Manning, Felix Winkler, Robert A. Charles
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Patent number: 9488510Abstract: A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Russell H. Beavis, Benjamin W. Jones, Jr., John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray, Casey P. Manning, Felix Winkler, Robert A. Charles
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Publication number: 20160069716Abstract: A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Russell H. Beavis, Benjamin W. Jones, JR., John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray, Casey P. Manning, Felix Winkler, Robert A. Charles
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Publication number: 20160032691Abstract: A system including a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, and a motor system coupled to the hydraulic energy transfer system and configured to power the hydraulic energy transfer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Mark Richter, Felix Winkler
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Patent number: 9188988Abstract: A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Russell H. Beavis, Benjamin W. Jones, Jr., John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray, Casey P. Manning, Felix Winkler, Robert A. Charles
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Publication number: 20150275844Abstract: A system including a hydraulic turbine system, including a first hydraulic turbine, including a first hydraulic body with a first runner chamber, a first runner within the first runner chamber, a first primary nozzle fluidly coupled to the first runner chamber, a first auxiliary nozzle fluidly coupled to the first runner chamber and configured to equalize pressure in the first runner chamber, and a first valve fluidly coupled to the first auxiliary nozzle and configured to control a fluid flow into the first runner chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Felix Winkler, Ying Ma, Prem Krish
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Patent number: 9146564Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Felix Winkler, Russell H. Beavis, Eric J. VanWyk
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Publication number: 20150184678Abstract: A system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) that includes a housing and a rotor disposed within the housing. The system also includes a rotor advancing tool configured to engage and to move the rotor while the rotor is within the housing. The housing includes an opening that enables the rotor advancing tool to extend through the opening to engage and move the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: James Lee Arluck, Prem Krish, Jeremy Grant Martin, Felix Winkler, Alexander Patrick Theodossiou
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Publication number: 20150184540Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotating assembly includes providing an impeller including a shaft and at least one blade. The method also includes providing a thrust plate configured to contact a bearing fluid. The method further includes brazing the thrust plate to the impeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Felix Winkler, Farshad Ghasripoor
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Publication number: 20150160660Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Felix Winkler, Russell H. Beavis, Eric J. VanWyk
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Publication number: 20150118131Abstract: A system includes a solvent gas processing system having a high pressure reaction vessel configured to remove an acid gas from an untreated feed gas using a solvent in a lean solvent fluid stream. The system includes a high pressure reaction vessel is configured to output a treated clean gas and a first flow of a high pressure fluid stream via a first flow path. The system includes a turbine having a main nozzle, an auxiliary nozzle, and an outlet. The main nozzle is configured to receive a second flow of the high pressure fluid stream from the first flow path via a main flow path. The system includes an auxiliary nozzle valve disposed along an auxiliary flow path. The auxiliary nozzle valve is configured to control a third flow of the high pressure fluid stream into the auxiliary nozzle of the turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Jeremy Grant Martin, John Sienkiewicz, Prem Krish, Ying Ma, Mark Richter, Felix Winkler
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Publication number: 20150043845Abstract: A rotating assembly adapted for use in turbines and pumps is provided. The rotating assembly includes a shroud that rotates around a central axis and a disk seated in a recess in the shroud so that the disk rotates with the shroud, the disk being oriented perpendicular to the central axis. The rotating assembly also includes a stationary element in which at least one surface of the disk contacts a fluid so that when the fluid flows under pressure, the surface of the disk resists the generation of drag between the surface and the stationary element of the rotating assembly. A shroud is provided that includes a circular recess with a cavity on an outer perimeter extending away from the fixed assembly. A method of manufacturing a rotating assembly is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Felix Winkler, Jeffrey Michael Calkins
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Patent number: 8863777Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Felix Winkler, Russell H. Beavis, Eric J. VanWyk
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Patent number: 8834028Abstract: A rotating assembly adapted for use in turbines and pumps is provided. The rotating assembly includes a shroud that rotates around a central axis and a disk seated in a recess in the shroud so that the disk rotates with the shroud, the disk being oriented perpendicular to the central axis. The rotating assembly also includes a stationary element in which at least one surface of the disk contacts a fluid so that when the fluid flows under pressure, the surface of the disk resists the generation of drag between the surface and the stationary element of the rotating assembly. A shroud is provided that includes a circular recess with a cavity on an outer perimeter extending away from the fixed assembly. A method of manufacturing a rotating assembly is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Energy Recovery, Inc.Inventors: Felix Winkler, Jeffrey Michael Calkins
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Patent number: 8783513Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a flow control device configured to regulate a first ingredient. A pump module is configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient. A controller is configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe. The controller is further configured to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Russell H. Beavis, Benjamin W. Jones, John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray, Casey P. Manning, Felix Winkler, Robert A. Charles