Patents by Inventor Frank Kruppe

Frank Kruppe 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: 20230278149
    Abstract: A method of making a modular valve assembly. A first housing member and a second housing member are provided, and the first housing member is joined to the second housing member to form a unitary housing. A valve component opening is formed in the unitary housing, and the valve component opening is sized to receive a valve component. An inlet passageway is formed in the unitary housing. The inlet passageway communicates that the valve component opening. An outlet passageway is formed in the unitary housing. The outlet passageway communicates with the valve. component opening. A valve component is placed in the valve component opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Frank Kruppe, Cody Hambly, Krzysztof Chelminski
  • Patent number: 10767776
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve with a stop disposed thereon to ensure components of the pressure relief valve are properly aligned and tightened properly. This allows the components and pressure relief valve to be properly installed and the pressure relief valve to function properly. The stop feature also reduces the time of installation and amount of labor needed to install pressure relief valves and their components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Cyrus Shank Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kruppe, Matt Powell
  • Patent number: 10591071
    Abstract: A manifold that allows replaceable pressure relief components to be installed and replaced without requiring a system shut down. The manifold allows two pressure relief valves to be installed in separate pressure relief ports. The manifold also includes a valve switch that isolates each valve independently, while allowing the system to remain in operation. For example, in a first position, the manifold directs fluid flow to a first pressure relief valve, while a second pressure relief valve is isolated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Cyrus Shank Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kruppe, Matt Powell
  • Publication number: 20190107214
    Abstract: A manifold that allows replaceable pressure relief components to be installed and replaced without requiring a system shut down. The manifold allows two pressure relief valves to be installed in separate pressure relief ports. The manifold also includes a valve switch that isolates each valve independently, while allowing the system to remain in operation. For example, in a first position, the manifold directs fluid flow to a first pressure relief valve, while a second pressure relief valve is isolated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Cyrus Shank Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kruppe, Matt Powell
  • Publication number: 20190107218
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve with a stop disposed thereon to ensure components of the pressure relief valve are properly aligned and tightened properly. This allows the components and pressure relief valve to be properly installed and the pressure relief valve to function properly. The stop feature also reduces the time of installation and amount of labor needed to install pressure relief valves and their components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Cyrus Shank Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kruppe, Matt Powell