Patents by Inventor Janet L. Hawkins

Janet L. Hawkins 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: 6742537
    Abstract: A combination solenoid operated flow control valve and solenoid operated by-pass valve and pressure transducer are disposed in a common housing with a common electrical receptacle for connection thereto. The pressure transducer senses differential pressure across a metering orifice. The pressure transducer measures flow through the metering orifice during leak testing. A vacuum is drawn in the system for leak testing. The by-pass valve is opened to bypass the metering orifice and permit full flow to the flow control valve during normal engine operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Charles R. Martus, Janet L. Hawkins, Gerrit V. Beneker
  • Publication number: 20040011409
    Abstract: A combination solenoid operated flow control valve and solenoid operated by-pass valve and pressure transducer are disposed in a common housing with a common electrical receptacle for connection thereto. The pressure transducer senses differential pressure across a metering orifice. The pressure transducer measures flow through the metering orifice during leak testing. A vacuum is drawn in the system for leak testing. The by-pass valve is opened to bypass the metering orifice and permit full flow to the flow control valve during normal engine operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles R. Martus, Janet L. Hawkins, Gerrit V. Beneker
  • Publication number: 20020162323
    Abstract: A solenoid operated valve suitable for controlling flow of air for injection into the exhaust of an engine, the poppet is connected to the solenoid armature in a lost-motion connection. Upon energization, the armature achieves momentum during the lost-motion movement and imports an impulse to the poppet to ensure movement in the event of any tendency of the poppet to stick. A one-way valve prevents exhaust back pressure from opening the poppet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles A. Detweiler, Kenneth J. Parker, Roger L. Kennedy, Janet L. Hawkins