Patents by Inventor Frank Latino

Frank Latino 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).

  • Integrated fluid sensing device
    Patent number: 6971272
    Abstract: A circuit board, which includes one or more sensors, is integrated in a fluid control device, such as a valve manifold and a base plate. The fluid control device selectively directs a fluid used to control pneumatic or hydraulic equipment. The sensors are used to measure physical characteristics of the fluid, such as flow rate, pressure, and temperature. A flow sensor includes a paddle and a support member. The paddle is disposed at least partially in an orifice and is displaced in response to fluid flow. The support member positions the paddle in the orifice and includes a plurality of strain gauges. The strain gauges are disposed on only one side of the support member and are mechanically stressed in response to the paddle being displaced by the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Festo AG & Co.
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Förster, Frank J. Langro, Frank Latino, Josef Binder, Wolfgang Benecke, Thomas Stärz, Oliver Ahrens
  • Integrated fluid sensing device
    Publication number: 20050121080
    Abstract: A circuit board, which includes one or more sensors, is integrated in a fluid control device, such as a valve manifold and a base plate. The fluid control device selectively directs a fluid used to control pneumatic or hydraulic equipment. The sensors are used to measure physical characteristics of the fluid, such as flow rate, pressure, and temperature. A flow sensor includes a paddle and a support member. The paddle is disposed at least partially in an orifice and is displaced in response to fluid flow. The support member positions the paddle in the orifice and includes a plurality of strain gauges. The strain gauges are disposed on only one side of the support member and are mechanically stressed in response to the paddle being displaced by the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Forster, Frank Langro, Frank Latino, Josef Binder, Wolfgang Benecke, Thomas Starz, Oliver Ahrens
  • Stackable valve manifold arrangement
    Patent number: 6701962
    Abstract: A stackable valve manifold arrangement including a first valve manifold adapted to operatively receive a plurality of valves. The first valve manifold having an upper surface. A second valve manifold is provided which is adapted to operatively receive a plurality of valves. The second valve manifold has a lower surface that is in opposed relationship to the upper surface of the first valve manifold, and the second valve manifold is in fluid communication with the first manifold. The first and second manifolds may each be joined to a circuit board forming a module. The modules are vertically stackable and operatively connected to each other to form a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Festo Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Latino, Grzegorz Bogdanowicz, Karl-Heinz Forster
  • Integrated fluid sensing device
    Publication number: 20040025598
    Abstract: A circuit board, which includes one or more sensors, is integrated in a fluid control device, such as a valve manifold and a base plate. The fluid control device selectively directs a fluid used to control pneumatic or hydraulic equipment. The sensors are used to measure physical characteristics of the fluid, such as flow rate, pressure, and temperature. A flow sensor includes a paddle and a support member. The paddle is disposed at least partially in an orifice and is displaced in response to fluid flow. The support member positions the paddle in the orifice and includes a plurality of strain gauges. The strain gauges are disposed on only one side of the support member and are mechanically stressed in response to the paddle being displaced by the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: FESTO AG & CO.
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Forster, Frank J. Langro, Frank Latino, Josef Binder, Wolfgang Benecke, Thomas Starz, Oliver Ahrens
  • Integrated fluid sensing device
    Patent number: 6619142
    Abstract: A circuit board, which includes one or more sensors, is integrated in a fluid control device, such as a valve manifold and a base plate. The fluid control device selectively directs a fluid used to control pneumatic or hydraulic equipment. The sensors are used to measure physical characteristics of the fluid, such as flow rate, pressure, and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Festo AG & Co.
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Förster, Frank J. Langro, Frank Latino, Josef Binder, Wolfgang Benecke, Thomas Stärz, Oliver Ahrens
  • Stackable valve manifold arrangement
    Publication number: 20020174905
    Abstract: A stackable valve manifold arrangement including a first valve manifold adapted to operatively receive a plurality of valves. The first valve manifold having an upper surface. A second valve manifold is provided which is adapted to operatively receive a plurality of valves. The second valve manifold has a lower surface that is in opposed relationship to the upper surface of the first valve manifold, and the second valve manifold is in fluid communication with the first manifold. The first and second manifolds may each be joined to a circuit board forming a module. The modules are vertically stackable and operatively connected to each other to form a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: FESTO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Latino, Grzegorz Bogdanowicz, Karl-Heinz Forster