Patents by Inventor James C. Hertenberger

James C. Hertenberger 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).

  • Methods of use & valves with multi-directional ball check
    Publication number: 20200088311
    Abstract: A method for controlling fluid flow in a stream, the method including using a valve, the valve with a valve body in which is rotatably mounted a valve member, the valve member having therein a ball check for selectively preventing fluid flow through the valve; and such a method for producing an exit stream from a valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: James C. Hertenberger, Richard C. Hughes, Melvin O. Castillo
  • Valves with multi-directional ball check
    Patent number: 10436335
    Abstract: A valve with a valve body in which is rotatably mounted a valve member, the valve member having therein a ball check for selectively preventing fluid flow through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventors: Richard C. Hughes, Melvin O. Castillo, James C. Hertenberger
  • Valves With Multi-Directional Ball Check
    Publication number: 20170138491
    Abstract: A valve with a valve body in which is rotatably mounted a valve member, the valve member having therein a ball check for selectively preventing fluid flow through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Richard C. Hughes, Melvin O. Castillo, James C. Hertenberger
  • Valves with multi-directional ball check
    Publication number: 20150129043
    Abstract: A valve with a valve body in which is rotatably mounted a valve member, the valve member having therein a ball check for selectively preventing fluid flow through the valve. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Richard C. Hughes, Melvin O. Castillo, James C. Hertenberger
  • Bidirectional sleeved/plug ball check valve
    Patent number: 8584705
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid may include a main passageway for conducting the fluid and the valve which may include a rotatable valve cavity having a ball check. The rotatable valve cavity may be rotatable with respect to the main passageway to provide at least three positions including a bypass position, a closed position and a run position. The valve may include an outlet for connection to the sight glass, and the apparatus may include a bleeder valve. The apparatus may include a sight glass which may be in fluid communication with the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventors: Richard C Hughes, Melvin O Castillo, James C Hertenberger
  • Bidirectional Sleeved/Plug Ball Check Valve
    Publication number: 20110253922
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid may include a main passageway for conducting the fluid and the valve which may include a rotatable valve cavity having a ball check. The rotatable valve cavity may be rotatable with respect to the main passageway to provide at least three positions including a bypass position, a closed position and a run position. The valve may include an outlet for connection to the sight glass, and the apparatus may include a bleeder valve. The apparatus may include a sight glass which may be in fluid communication with the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Richard C. Hughes, Melvin O. Castillo, James C. Hertenberger