Patents by Inventor John K. Apostolides
John K. Apostolides 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).
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Patent number: 12286339Abstract: A robotic servicing system. The robotic servicing system includes an evacuation system, a refill system and a robotic assembly. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configure to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The robotic assembly is couplable to the evacuation system and the refill system, and is configured to autonomously connect the first and second quick connection fittings to the quick connect valve of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 12258261Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
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Publication number: 20250066183Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
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Publication number: 20250059900Abstract: An oil change system. The oil change system includes a plurality of fluid systems and a control circuit. Each of the fluid systems is couplable to a quick fit valve of a vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the plurality of fluid systems, comprises a processing circuit, and is configured to control delivery of a predetermined volume of a fluid to the quick fit valve of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Inventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 12195231Abstract: A modular container is disclosed. The modular container includes a housing defining an internal cavity configured to contain a contents, a port configured to selectively allow the contents to enter and exit the internal cavity, and a vent configured to allow particles of a predetermined size to enter and exit the internal cavity when the modular container is oriented in a first position. The valve is further configured to prevent the contents from exiting the internal cavity when the modular container is oriented in a second position. The modular container also includes a mechanical interlock system which includes a first interlock element and a second interlock element, wherein the first interlock element is configured to mechanically engage with a corresponding second interlock element of a separate modular component, and wherein the second interlock element is configured to mechanically engage with a corresponding first interlock element of a separate system component.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Publication number: 20250003557Abstract: A system. The system includes a prelubrication system, a filtration system, a valve, a sensor and a control module. An inlet of the valve shares a common junction with an outlet of a component of the prelubrication system and an inlet of a component of the filtration system. The sensor is configured to detect a triggering condition. The control module is coupled to the valve, and is configured to control operation of the valve based on the detected triggering condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: John K. Apostolides, John J. McCosby
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Publication number: 20240419194Abstract: A system. The system includes a power source, a control module of a machine, and a fluid component. The fluid component is configured to establish an electrical connection between the power source and the control module during performance of a fluid operation on the machine when the machine is powered down.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 12104509Abstract: An oil change system. The oil change system includes a plurality of fluid systems and a control circuit. Each of the fluid systems is couplable to a quick fit valve of a vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the plurality of fluid systems, comprises a processing circuit, and is configured to control delivery of a predetermined volume of a fluid to the quick fit valve of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 12032393Abstract: A system. The system includes a power source, a control module of a machine, and a fluid component. The fluid component is configured to establish an electrical connection between the power source and the control module during performance of a fluid operation on the machine when the machine is powered down.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Publication number: 20240217803Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
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Patent number: 12018797Abstract: A system. The system includes a prelubrication system, a filtration system, a valve, a sensor and a control module. An inlet of the valve shares a common junction with an outlet of a component of the prelubrication system and an inlet of a component of the filtration system. The sensor is configured to detect a triggering condition. The control module is coupled to the valve, and is configured to control operation of the valve based on the detected triggering condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: John K. Apostolides, John J. McCosby
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Patent number: 11905162Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
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Publication number: 20230374922Abstract: A system. The system includes a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of negative pressure at the first port, a third port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of positive pressure at the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The system also includes a second check valve fluidically couplable with the third port upon the application of the positive pressure at the first port. The second check valve is positioned external to the valve assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: John K. Apostolides
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Publication number: 20230358224Abstract: A system for controlling a fluid operation of a machine. The system includes a main pump of the machine, a supplemental pump of the machine, a fluid maintenance circuit comprising a processing circuit, and control system. The fluid maintenance system includes at least one memory device and at least one processor configured to access the memory device. The control system comprises a processing circuit, is electrically couplable to the main pump, the supplemental pump and the fluid maintenance circuit, and is configured to control the post-lubrication operation of the machine based on at least one of the following (1) a fluid operation service schedule and (2) data associated with the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventor: John K. Apostolides
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Publication number: 20230278853Abstract: A robotic servicing system. The robotic servicing system includes an evacuation system, a refill system and a robotic assembly. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configure to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The robotic assembly is couplable to the evacuation system and the refill system, and is configured to autonomously connect the first and second quick connection fittings to the quick connect valve of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 11746774Abstract: A system for controlling a fluid operation of a machine. The system includes a main pump of the machine, a supplemental pump of the machine, a fluid maintenance circuit comprising a processing circuit, and control system. The fluid maintenance system includes at least one memory device and at least one processor configured to access the memory device. The control system comprises a processing circuit, is electrically couplable to the main pump, the supplemental pump and the fluid maintenance circuit, and is configured to control the post-lubrication operation of the machine based on at least one of the following (1) a fluid operation service schedule and (2) data associated with the machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: RPM Industries, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 11746679Abstract: A system. The system includes a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of negative pressure at the first port, a third port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of positive pressure at the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The system also includes a second check valve fluidically couplable with the third port upon the application of the positive pressure at the first port. The second check valve is positioned external to the valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: RPM Industries, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Patent number: 11608261Abstract: A robotic servicing system. The robotic servicing system includes an evacuation system, a refill system and a robotic assembly. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configure to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The robotic assembly is couplable to the evacuation system and the refill system, and is configured to autonomously connect the first and second quick connection fittings to the quick connect valve of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: John K. Apostolides
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Publication number: 20230031435Abstract: A vehicle body. The vehicle body comprises a fluid transfer system integrated within the vehicle body. The fluid transfer system comprises a fluid evacuation system comprising a first fluid storage container, a fluid refill system comprising a second fluid storage container, a sensing system coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system, and a control circuit coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control circuit is configured to (1) determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and (2) determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
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Publication number: 20220243623Abstract: An oil change system. The oil change system includes a plurality of fluid systems and a control circuit. Each of the fluid systems is couplable to a quick fit valve of a vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the plurality of fluid systems, comprises a processing circuit, and is configured to control delivery of a predetermined volume of a fluid to the quick fit valve of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: John K. Apostolides