Patents by Inventor James William Reinholdt

James William Reinholdt 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: 9784381
    Abstract: A vent valve may include, among other things, a valve body having an inlet opening and an outlet opening forming a flow path. The inlet opening may be oriented in a first direction and the outlet opening may be oriented in a second direction. A poppet member may be provided on or about the valve body and can be configured for movement between an opened position and a closed position relative to the inlet opening. The poppet member may be movable along the valve body in a direction that is perpendicular to the first direction of the inlet opening. A float member may be attached or operatively connected to the poppet member, the float member configured to move the poppet member between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Anh Hung Vu, James William Reinholdt
  • Publication number: 20160096631
    Abstract: A refueling coupling regulator assembly including a housing forming a fluid path. A first stage pressure regulator may be provided within the housing, and may be operable between an un-modulated position and a modulated position to regulate a flow of fluid through the housing. A second stage pressure regulator may be provided within the housing, and may be operable between an un-modulated position and a modulated position to regulate a flow of fluid through the housing. The first stage pressure regulator and the second stage pressure regulator may be operable independent of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: James William Reinholdt, Anh Hung Vu
  • Publication number: 20160061342
    Abstract: A vent valve may include, among other things, a valve body having an inlet opening and an outlet opening forming a flow path. The inlet opening may be oriented in a first direction and the outlet opening may be oriented in a second direction. A poppet member may be provided on or about the valve body and can be configured for movement between an opened position and a closed position relative to the inlet opening. The poppet member may be movable along the valve body in a direction that is perpendicular to the first direction of the inlet opening. A float member may be attached or operatively connected to the poppet member, the float member configured to move the poppet member between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anh Hung Vu, James William Reinholdt
  • Publication number: 20150284106
    Abstract: A refueling boom is provided for use in an aerial refueling system. The refueling boom may include a boom section configured to extend from a tanker aircraft. A pressure limiting valve may be provided downstream of the boom section. A boom nozzle may be provided downstream of, or integral with, the pressure limiting valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventor: James William Reinholdt