Patents by Inventor Gerard A. Carty

Gerard A. Carty 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BIAS MEMBER ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140096839
    Abstract: A process control valve with a spring rate adjustment and a spring force adjustment, thereby accommodating tight spring tolerances, such as those encountered in low power and proportional applications. The spring rate and spring force may both be adjusted after the valve has been fully assembled, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: AUTOMATIC SWITCH COMPANY
    Inventors: Stanley B. Roedel, John J. Haller, Gerard A. Carty