Patents by Inventor Jeffry A. Schneider

Jeffry A. Schneider 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: 6336467
    Abstract: An improved float and valve assembly for a liquid-gas accumulator including a buoyant float having a density selected in accordance with the working pressure, a float which can be lengthened or shortened, and friction and drag is reduced by optimizing the bore to rod length, honing coacting parts, providing a crown engaging the spring, and providing grooves in the exterior of the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Accumulators, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffry A. Schneider
  • Patent number: 5520208
    Abstract: A resilient seal for a liquid-gas accumulator of the type having a housing with a top gas port and a bottom liquid port. A valve assembly including a spring-loaded normally open poppet valve surrounded by a sleeve is positioned in the liquid port, and a device for controlling the opening and closing of the valve in response to the level of liquid in the housing is also provided within the housing. The resilient seal is positioned on top of the popper valve and comprises a first resilient seal member and a second resilient seal member. The first resilient seal member is positioned to seat on the first end of the sleeve outside of the valve seat as the valve closes thereby providing a secondary seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Accumulators, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffry A. Schneider
  • Patent number: 5097862
    Abstract: A liquid-gas accumulator having a housing with a top gas port and a bottom liquid port. A spring-loaded, normally open valve is positioned in the liquid port and a buoyant float is rigidly connected to the valve element for controlling the opening and closing of the valve in response to the liquid level in the housing. A resilient seal may be provided between the float and the valve element positioned to seat around the valve as the valve closes thereby providing a secondary seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Accumulators, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffry A. Schneider