Patents by Inventor James Dean Jones

James Dean Jones 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).

  • Patent number: 9791152
    Abstract: A control valve may include a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, and a plurality of magnets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for each of one of the plurality of fluid outlets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the magnet controlling fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets is energized, fluid flow is permitted to the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the remaining of the plurality of magnets are energized, fluid flow is permitted to the respective plurality of fluid outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dean Jones, William J. Ferlin
  • Patent number: 9360143
    Abstract: A quick-connect assembly for connecting a fluid supply line, to a fluid valve, the assembly including a fluid supply line, a spacing element, a valve housing with an inlet and a transverse slot, and a spring clip. The valve housing has a face which includes an insertion end that defines a cavity having a valve housing stop. The spacing element and fluid supply line are adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the valve housing. The spring clip is configured to engage the valve housing and the fluid supply line after the spring clip is inserted into the transverse slot of the valve housing such that the fluid supply line is secured to the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Dean Jones
  • Publication number: 20160025236
    Abstract: A control valve may include a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, and a plurality of magnets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for each of one of the plurality of fluid outlets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the magnet controlling fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets is energized, fluid flow is permitted to the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the remaining of the plurality of magnets are energized, fluid flow is permitted to the respective plurality of fluid outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: James Dean Jones, William J. Ferlin
  • Patent number: 9057520
    Abstract: A dual outlet fluid valve capable of obtaining a closed state operation mode for both outlet ports, a low flow operation mode for either operating port either individually or combined, or a high flow operation mode for either outlet port individually or combined such that at least five distinct operating conditions can be obtained. The fluid valve is not charged with fuel when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.
    Inventor: James Dean Jones
  • Publication number: 20140049042
    Abstract: A quick-connect assembly for connecting a fluid supply line, to a fluid valve, the assembly including a fluid supply line, a spacing element, a valve housing with an inlet and a transverse slot, and a spring clip. The valve housing has a face which includes an insertion end that defines a cavity having a valve housing stop. The spacing element and fluid supply line are adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the valve housing. The spring clip is configured to engage the valve housing and the fluid supply line after the spring clip is inserted into the transverse slot of the valve housing such that the fluid supply line is secured to the valve housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.
    Inventor: James Dean Jones
  • Patent number: 8297317
    Abstract: A dual outlet fluid valve capable of obtaining a closed state operation mode for both outlet ports, a low flow operation mode for either operating port either individually or combined, or a high flow operation mode for either outlet port individually or combined such that at least five distinct operating conditions can be obtained. The fluid valve is not charged with fuel when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.
    Inventor: James Dean Jones
  • Publication number: 20110174405
    Abstract: A dual outlet fluid valve capable of obtaining a closed state operation mode for both outlet ports, a low flow operation mode for either operating port either individually or combined, or a high flow operation mode for either outlet port individually or combined such that at least five distinct operating conditions can be obtained. The fluid valve is not charged with fuel when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.
    Inventor: James Dean Jones