Patents by Inventor Johnny Terrones

Johnny Terrones 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).

  • Seismic actuated shut-off valve
    Patent number: 4535796
    Abstract: A shut-off valve which has a body (20) containing a seat 22 and a through passageway. A plug (32) is attached to a stem (36) which is spring loaded in a retracted position disposed above the valve in a housing 46. A severable link (70) is connected to the end of the stem (36) opposite the plug (32) with an arm (60) further extending the assembly terminating with a weight (68) on top. The arm (60) also contains a ball swivel (64) within a seat (66). Upon receiving external vibratory oscillation, such as a seismic shock wave, the weight (68) rotates axially about the swivel breaking the link (70) allowing the plug (32) attached to the stem (36) to be extended by the spring (58) into the valve seat (22) blocking flow of fluid through the passageway in the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Inventors: Johnny Terrones, Walter E. Kennard