Patents by Inventor Franco J. Domingo

Franco J. Domingo 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).

  • Patent number: 11841086
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing body defining a first opening, a second opening and an internal chamber. A first mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the first opening and the interior chamber and a second mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the second opening and the interior chamber. The first and second control mechanisms operate independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Co.
    Inventors: Franco J Domingo, Jonathan W. Sanders, Sean Leister
  • Patent number: 11692634
    Abstract: A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Co.
    Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20220074507
    Abstract: A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11209090
    Abstract: A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Co.
    Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20210301934
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing body defining a first opening, a second opening and an internal chamber. A first mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the first opening and the interior chamber and a second mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the second opening and the interior chamber. The first and second control mechanisms operate independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Marshall Excelsior Co.
    Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Jonathan W. Sanders, Sean Leister
  • Publication number: 20190271400
    Abstract: A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Franco J. Domingo, Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9249974
    Abstract: A gas convenience outlet is provided for connecting an outdoor grill or other outdoor gas fired appliance to a home gas supply or other fixed position source of fuel gas, such as natural gas or liquid petroleum gas. The outlet includes a case having an open interior and an openable cover with a manifold mounted in the interior. The manifold has an inlet operatively connected with the supply of fuel gas and has one or more outlets. A primary manual shutoff valve located in the interior of the case is operatively connected with the manifold outlet. The outlet includes an outlet connector extending outside the case. The connector has a standardized fitting that releasably couples in gas tight engagement with one or more gas fired appliances by means of standardized appliance connectors, without the need for adaptors and without a loss of performance due to restriction of the gas supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Company
    Inventors: James C. Zuck, Franco J. Domingo, Malia M. Bucher
  • Publication number: 20110308633
    Abstract: A gas convenience outlet is provided for connecting an outdoor grill or other outdoor gas fired appliance to a home gas supply or other fixed position source of fuel gas, such as natural gas or liquid petroleum gas. The outlet includes a case having an open interior and an openable cover with a manifold mounted in the interior. The manifold has an inlet operatively connected with the supply of fuel gas and has one or more outlets. A primary manual shutoff valve located in the interior of the case is operatively connected with the manifold outlet. The outlet includes an outlet connector extending outside the case. The connector has a standardized fitting that releasably couples in gas tight engagement with one or more gas fired appliances by means of standardized appliance connectors, without the need for adaptors and without a loss of performance due to restriction of the gas supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: MARSHALL EXCELSIOR COMPANY
    Inventors: James C. Zuck, Franco J. Domingo, Malia M. Bucher
  • Publication number: 20080135108
    Abstract: A gas convenience outlet for connecting an outdoor grill or other gas fired appliance to a home gas supply or other fixed position source of natural gas or liquid petroleum gas comprises a case having an open interior and an openable cover with a manifold mounted in the interior. The manifold has an inlet operatively connected with a supply of fuel gas and one or more outlets. A primary manual shutoff valve located in the interior is operatively connected with the manifold outlet. The outlet includes an outlet connector extending outside the interior. The connector has a standardized fitting that releasably couples in gas tight engagement with one or more gas fired appliances by means of standardized appliance connectors without adaptors and without loss of performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: MARSHALL EXCELSIOR COMPANY
    Inventors: James C. Zuck, Franco J. Domingo, Malia M. Bucher