Patents by Inventor Guy Babbitt
Guy Babbitt 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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Publication number: 20240117802Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Carl T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20240077104Abstract: Modified connecting rod journals containing a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion can be used in a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine used in a gas compression system. These modified journals allow multiple stroke lengths for the pistons of the system thereby increasing system efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Shaun MAYEA, Rick KAY, Guy BABBITT, Christopher TURNER, Garrett CASASSA, Nicholas Paul ECHTER
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Patent number: 11867169Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PDC Machines, Inc.Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Garrett Casassa, Bryce Whitehill, Alex Beckerman, Kristina Weyer, Chris Turner, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico
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Publication number: 20230258168Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Patent number: 11674508Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: PDC Machines Inc.Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20230144628Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Garrett Casassa, Bryce Whitehill, Alex Beckerman, Kristina Weyer, Chris Turner, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico
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Publication number: 20230146011Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Nicholas Echter, Jeffrey Rogers, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kevin Best, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico, Carl T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20230145160Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some force coupled embodiments, pressures on an actuator piston are balanced by high-pressure recovery or medium-pressure shuffling arrangements. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20230142326Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Kyle Palmiscno, Jeffrey Rogers, Jensen Hoke, Alex Beckerman
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Publication number: 20230147328Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20220145874Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Nicholas Echter, Jeffrey Rogers, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kevin Best, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico, Carl T. Johnson
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Patent number: 9637714Abstract: A scalable photobioreactor system for efficient production of photosynthetic microorganisms such as microalgae and cyanobacteria is described. In various embodiments, this system may include the use of extended surface area to reduce light intensity and increase photosynthetic efficiency, an external water basin to provide structure and thermal regulation at low cost, flexible plastic or composite panels that are joined together make triangular or other shapes in cross-section when partially submerged in water, use of positive gas buoyancy and pressure to maintain the structural integrity of the photobioreactor chambers and use of structure to optimize distribution of diffuse light. Other embodiments concern air tubes comprised of plastic film at the bottom of each photobioreactor chamber to provide sparging air bubbles to the chamber. The photobioreactor system design also comprises gas exchange, temperature control, air pumping, liquid pumping, filtration, media recycling and harvesting methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Colorado State University Research FoundationInventors: Bryan Willson, Guy Babbitt, Christopher Turner, Peter Letvin, Kristina Weyer-Geigel, Anna Ettinger, Amy Boczon, Nicholas Rancis, James Murphy
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Patent number: 9528465Abstract: This application concerns systems and methods for compressing natural gas with an internal combustion engine. In a representative embodiment, a method is featured which includes placing a first cylinder of an internal combustion engine in a compressor mode, and compressing a gas within the first cylinder, using the cylinder as a reciprocating compressor. In some embodiments a compression check valve system is used to regulate pressure and flow within cylinders of the engine during a compression process.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Christopher Hagen, Guy Babbitt
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Patent number: 9316178Abstract: This application concerns systems and methods for compressing natural gas with an internal combustion engine. In a representative embodiment, a system for compressing a gas comprises a reciprocating internal combustion engine including at least one piston-cylinder assembly comprising a piston configured to travel in a cylinder and to compress gas in the cylinder in multiple compression stages. The system can further comprise a first pressure tank in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder assembly to receive compressed gas from the piston-cylinder assembly until the first pressure tank reaches a predetermined pressure, and a second pressure tank in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder assembly and the first pressure tank. The second pressure tank can be configured to receive compressed gas from the piston-cylinder assembly until the second pressure tank reaches a predetermined pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: State of Oregon Acting By and Through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State UniversityInventors: Christopher L. Hagen, Guy Babbitt, Christopher Turner, Nick Echter, Kristina Weyer-Geigel
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Publication number: 20150285182Abstract: This application concerns systems and methods for compressing natural gas with an internal combustion engine. In a representative embodiment, a method is featured which includes placing a first cylinder of an internal combustion engine in a compressor mode, and compressing a gas within the first cylinder, using the cylinder as a reciprocating compressor. In some embodiments a compression check valve system is used to regulate pressure and flow within cylinders of the engine during a compression process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Christopher Hagen, Guy Babbitt
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Publication number: 20140238327Abstract: This application concerns systems and methods for compressing natural gas with an internal combustion engine. In a representative embodiment, a system for compressing a gas comprises a reciprocating internal combustion engine including at least one piston-cylinder assembly comprising a piston configured to travel in a cylinder and to compress gas in the cylinder in multiple compression stages. The system can further comprise a first pressure tank in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder assembly to receive compressed gas from the piston-cylinder assembly until the first pressure tank reaches a predetermined pressure, and a second pressure tank in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder assembly and the first pressure tank. The second pressure tank can be configured to receive compressed gas from the piston-cylinder assembly until the second pressure tank reaches a predetermined pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of OregonInventors: Christopher L. Hagen, Guy Babbitt, Christopher Turner, Nick Echter, Kristina Weyer-Geigel
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Publication number: 20080160591Abstract: A scalable photobioreactor system for efficient production of photosynthetic microorganisms such as microalgae and cyanobacteria is described. In various embodiments, this system may include the use of extended surface area to reduce light intensity and increase photosynthetic efficiency, an external water basin to provide structure and thermal regulation at low cost, flexible plastic or composite panels that are joined together make triangular or other shapes in cross-section when partially submerged in water, use of positive gas buoyancy and pressure to maintain the structural integrity of the photobioreactor chambers and use of structure to optimize distribution of diffuse light. Other embodiments concern air tubes comprised of plastic film at the bottom of each photobioreactor chamber to provide sparging air bubbles to the chamber. The photobioreactor system design also comprises gas exchange, temperature control, air pumping, liquid pumping, filtration, media recycling and harvesting methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Bryan Willson, Guy Babbitt, Christopher Turner, Peter Letvin, Kristina Weyer-Geigel, Anna Ettinger, Amy Boczon, Nicholas Rancis, James Murphy
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Publication number: 20060027212Abstract: High efficiency, high pressure fixed displacement pump systems and methods of control. A typical application is for engine driven high pressure pumps for powering loads such as fuel injectors and/or hydraulic engine valve actuators. The pump systems include a control valve controllably coupling the pump output back to the pump input to stop the pumping when the desired pressure of the output is reached. Reinitiating pumping an increment in crankshaft angle before a load event based in the increment in pressure needed to reach the desired pressure at the crankshaft angle of the load event provides a simple control algorithm assuring accurate repeatability in the pressure at the beginning of a load event. Pumping throughout the load event minimizes the decrease in pressure during the load event. Providing underlap in the control valve minimizes pressure peaks and maximizes efficiently when starting and stopping the pumping action. Various embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Gardner, Guy Babbitt, Jeffrey Rogers, Gary Mansouri, Jonathan Lorenzen, Oded Sturman
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Publication number: 20050263116Abstract: Hydraulic valve actuation systems and methods to provide variable lift for one or more engine air valves by way of a variable position hard stop. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments controlling lift by providing a choice of two different fixed stops, three different fixed stops, stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts, and a fixed stop and stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts. The valves controlled by a variable position hard stop may be a single engine intake or exhaust valve, or multiple valves of any number, and of either intake or exhaust valves or both, or of one intake or one exhaust valve for one or more cylinders in engines having more than one intake or exhaust valve per cylinder. Dashpot deceleration of engine valve velocity on opening to the hard stop and on engine valve closure is disclosed, as are other aspects and embodiments of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Miguel Raimao, Charles Klose, Jeffrey Rogers, Oded Sturman