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).

  • Patent number: 11905162
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
  • Publication number: 20230374922
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20230358224
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20230278853
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11746679
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: RPM Industries, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11746774
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: RPM Industries, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11608261
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20230031435
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman
  • Publication number: 20220243623
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20220128199
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: John K. Apostolides, John J. McCosby
  • Patent number: 11306629
    Abstract: An oil change system. The oil change system includes an evacuation system, a refill system, one or more sensors and a control circuit. 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 configured to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the evacuation system, the refill system and the one or more sensors, and is configured to automatically identify the vehicle, determine a type, a viscosity and a volume of oil associated with the vehicle and control a volume of new oil added to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20220113746
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20220051260
    Abstract: A method of providing extendable service coverage for an engine of a machine. The method includes executing a qualified maintenance agreement, installing an apparatus on the engine, utilizing the apparatus to perform a fluid service associated with the engine, and performing all services listed in the qualified maintenance agreement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11221106
    Abstract: A fluid filtration apparatus. The fluid filtration apparatus includes a pump, a filter apparatus and a valve assembly. An inlet of the valve assembly shares a common junction with an outlet of the pump and an inlet of the filter apparatus. The fluid filtration apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect a filter triggering condition and a control module coupled to the sensor and the valve assembly. The control module is configured to control operation of the pump based on the detected filter triggering condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: John K. Apostolides, John J. McCosby
  • Publication number: 20210381406
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11163322
    Abstract: A system. The system includes a control module of a fluid system of a machine, a battery, a fluid component and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is configured to electrically couple the battery to the control module via the fluid component, and to activate the control module when the machine is powered down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11164161
    Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a computing system and a portable device. The computing system includes a storage device configured to store a current checklist associated with a service operation performable on a machine. The current checklist includes a checklist item. The portable device includes a display screen and is communicably connectable and synchronizable with the computing system. The portable device is configured to (1) receive input data, (2) display a first data screen on the display screen after the portable device is synchronized with the computing system, where the first data screen comprises the current checklist and the checklist item, where the checklist item comprises a link to a second data screen and (3) display the second data screen after the link is activated. The second data screen comprises current supplemental information associated the service operation and the checklist item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20210325278
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Patent number: 11118489
    Abstract: A fluid system of a machine. The fluid system includes a fluid reservoir, a pump coupled to the fluid reservoir, a filter coupled to the pump and a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port coupled to the first port and to the fluid reservoir, a third port coupled to the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The fluid system further includes a second check valve positioned between the filter and the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: RPM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: John K. Apostolides
  • Publication number: 20210253416
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: John K. Apostolides, William E. Ryckman