Patents by Inventor James E. Scanlon

James E. Scanlon 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).

  • Publication number: 20030000580
    Abstract: A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein the flow around a magnet holding portion of the valve body is generally unrestricted to reduce the pressure drop across the valve. The valve is preferably also formed separately from its valve seat to reduce the complexity of the valve, and allow it to have less resistance to flow. The valve seat may be provided as a separate part, or may be provided in the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Brass Craft Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Donald S. Glover, James E. Scanlon, Mark Koeroghlian
  • Patent number: 6488047
    Abstract: A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein the flow around a magnet holding portion of the valve body is generally unrestricted to reduce the pressure drop across the valve. The valve is preferably also formed separately from its valve seat to reduce the complexity of the valve, and allow it to have less resistance to flow. The valve seat may be provided as a separate part, or may be provided in the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Brass Craft Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Donald S. Glover, James E. Scanlon, Mark Koeroghlian
  • Patent number: 4509556
    Abstract: A flow control for base mounted valves having a number of ports that extend through it and valve elements that are positioned for directly controlling the flow through at least certain of the ports. The valve elements include operators that are accessible at one end of the valve block for controlling the valve elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: Ross Operating Valve Company
    Inventor: James E. Scanlon