Patents by Inventor James R. Kerian

James R. Kerian 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: 20200018410
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve with a trigger mechanism having a plurality of tines on the ejector which engage with a fixed stop. The tine ends and/or the fixed stop are chamfered. The valve opens when the force from the contained fluid exceeds the force of the spring plus the force necessary to move the tines out of alignment with the fixed stop. The trigger pressure of the valve can be adjusted by adjusting the geometry of the tines. This is accomplished by using interchangeable tine sections on the ejector. Pressure is contained by a primary seal located on the outer diameter of the ejector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Curtis Schmidt, James R. Kerian, Johnny Bowyer
  • Patent number: 9273789
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve in a triple offset butterfly valve configuration. It has a body, pallet, pallet assembly and closure mechanism with a lever arm providing mechanical advantage upon a cam which aids in the closing of the valve. The valve relies upon a shear pin which can be machined to alter the opening pressure of the valve. The pallet is secured to the pallet assembly by a plurality of adjustment fasteners and retainer fasteners which can be adjusted to provide an effective seal on the valve. A valve seal has one or more layers of graphite and metal. A pallet seal is captured in a groove in the pallet which restricts radial movement of the pallet seal. The valve seal is captured between a retainer and the pallet seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Enviro Valve (US) Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Schmidt, Johnny Marvin Bowyer, Jr., James R. Kerian
  • Publication number: 20150059881
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve in a triple offset butterfly valve configuration. It has a body, pallet, pallet assembly and closure mechanism with a lever arm providing mechanical advantage upon a cam which aids in the closing of the valve. The valve relies upon a shear pin which can be machined to alter the opening pressure of the valve. The pallet is secured to the pallet assembly by a plurality of adjustment fasteners and retainer fasteners which can be adjusted to provide an effective seal on the valve. A valve seal has one or more layers of graphite and metal. A pallet seal is captured in a groove in the pallet which restricts radial movement of the pallet seal. The valve seal is captured between a retainer and the pallet seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Enviro Valve (US) Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Schmidt, Johnny Marvin Bowyer, JR., James R. Kerian