Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Foster, Jr.

Joseph E. Foster, Jr. 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: 6649035
    Abstract: A pneumatic control system is provided for selectively controlling movement of a pneumatically-operated device between first and second working positions. The pneumatically-operated device includes a working portion and a pneumatic-control portion. The pneumatic-control portion is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source and includes a series of valves for selectively manipulating the working portion between the first and second working positions. The pneumatic-control portion further includes a sensing system for holding the working portion in a static mode by selectively applying system pressure to the working portion. In this manner, a more energy efficient system is provided by eliminating the need for continuous application of full line pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ross Operating Valve Company
    Inventors: Theodor H. Horstmann, Joseph E. Foster, Jr., Neil E. Russell
  • Patent number: 6637462
    Abstract: A control valve system having a housing defining an inlet, an outlet, and an exhaust. A first passage extends between the inlet and the outlet and a second passage extends between the outlet and the exhaust. The control valve system includes a first valve disposed within the first passage. The first valve is movable between a closed position and an opened position. Similarly, the control valve system includes a second valve disposed within the second passage. The second valve is movable between a closed position and an opened position. Furthermore, the control valve system includes a regulator circuit operably coupled to the housing, which outputs a pilot pressure in response to an inlet pressure. An actuating member is slidably disposed within the housing and moveable in response to a pressure differential between the outlet and the pilot pressure. The actuating member independently actuates the first valve and the second valve to provide a quick pressure and exhaust feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Ross Operating Valve Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Foster, Jr., Neil E. Russell