Patents by Inventor James Tutt

James Tutt 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).

  • Diaphragm interface apparatus to improve a cycle life of a diaphragm
    Patent number: 9874883
    Abstract: Diaphragm interface apparatus to improve a cycle life of a diaphragm are described. An example fluid regulator includes a fluid flow passageway between an inlet and an outlet, where a sensing chamber defines a portion of the fluid flow passageway. A diaphragm senses a pressure in the sensing chamber and a diaphragm interface adjacent the sensing chamber has a curved surface to contact a portion of the diaphragm that moves in response to pressure changes in the sensing chamber. The curved surface affects an amount of stress imparted to the portion of the diaphragm during operation of the fluid regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: TESCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason David Clifford, Todd William Larsen, Brian James Tutt
  • DIAPHRAGM INTERFACE APPARATUS TO IMPROVE A CYCLE LIFE OF A DIAPHRAGM
    Publication number: 20110174395
    Abstract: Diaphragm interface apparatus to improve a cycle life of a diaphragm are described. An example fluid regulator includes a fluid flow passageway between an inlet and an outlet, where a sensing chamber defines a portion of the fluid flow passageway. A diaphragm senses a pressure in the sensing chamber and a diaphragm interface adjacent the sensing chamber has a curved surface to contact a portion of the diaphragm that moves in response to pressure changes in the sensing chamber. The curved surface affects an amount of stress imparted to the portion of the diaphragm during operation of the fluid regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Jason David Clifford, Todd William Larsen, Brian James Tutt
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS IN ROTARY KILNS BY SNCR
    Publication number: 20080070177
    Abstract: A method of operating a mineral processing kiln includes introducing a quantity of a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) reducing agent into the kiln. The SNCR reducing agent may be a solid, liquid, or a gas. A mineral processing kiln modified for the implementation of SNCR is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Hansen, Kenneth Derksen, Kevin Blankenship, Walter Parker, Ralph Supelak, James Tutt
  • METHOD OF MIXING HIGH TEMPERATURE GASES IN MINERAL PROCESSING KILNS
    Publication number: 20070207432
    Abstract: A method is described for reducing NOx emissions and improving energy efficiency during mineral processing in a rotary kiln. The method comprises injection of air with high velocity/high kinetic energy into the kiln to reduce or eliminate stratification of kiln gases. The method can be applied to mix gases in a rotary kiln vessel or in a preheater/precalciner vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Hansen, Ralph Supelak, James Tutt
  • Method of mixing high temperature gases in mineral processing kilns
    Publication number: 20050277081
    Abstract: A method is described for reducing NOx emissions and improving energy efficiency during mineral processing in a rotary kiln. The method comprises injection of air with high velocity/high kinetic energy into the kiln to reduce or eliminate stratification of kiln gases. The method can be applied to mix gases in a rotary kiln vessel or in a preheater/precalciner vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Hansen, Ralph Supelak, James Tutt