Patents by Inventor Katherine N. Bartels

Katherine N. Bartels 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: 11781667
    Abstract: Fluid valves with an anti-stagnation trim guide are disclosed herein. An example valve includes a valve body including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid passageway extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, a plug disposed in the fluid passageway, and a trim guide positioned between the plug and the valve body, the trim guide including at least one balance passageway, the balance passageway to guide trapped process fluid to enter or exit an area between the plug and a bonnet of the valve during movement of the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Trevor J. Stoakes, Cory A. Hagen, Katherine N. Bartels
  • Patent number: 11746910
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway, the trim assembly controlling fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes valve plug having an integrated staged pressure recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Cory J. Hagen, Katherine N. Bartels
  • Publication number: 20230151902
    Abstract: A modular valve assembly includes a bonnetless main core, a first releasable connection, and a second releasable connection. A first inlet end connection includes a first inlet end flow passage. The first inlet end flow passage includes a curved portion that changes a direction of the first inlet end flow passage between 30 and 120 degrees. A second inlet end connection includes a second inlet end flow passage. The second inlet end connection passage is substantially straight. A first outlet end connection includes a first outlet end flow passage. The first outlet end flow passage includes an angled portion. A second outlet end connection passage includes a second outlet end flow passage. The first and second inlet end connections and the first and second outlet end connections are rapidly reconfigurable to form a variety of valve configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Shannon E. Jelken, Katherine N. Bartels, Thomas N. Gabriel, Lawrence Martin, Julian A. Mann
  • Publication number: 20230151890
    Abstract: A high flow/low flow valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected to one another by a fluid passageway. A valve seat is disposed in the fluid passageway. A low flow valve plug is disposed in the fluid passageway proximate valve seat, the low flow valve plug cooperating with the valve seat to control fluid flow through the valve seat. A high flow valve plug is disposed in the fluid passageway proximate valve seat, the high flow valve plug cooperating with the valve seat to control fluid flow through the valve seat. A low flow actuator is operatively connected to the low flow valve plug and a high flow actuator operatively connected to the high flow valve plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Shannon E. Jelken, Katherine N. Bartels, Thomas N. Gabriel, Julian A. Mann, Lawrence Martin
  • Publication number: 20230050871
    Abstract: Fluid valves with an anti-stagnation trim guide are disclosed herein. An example valve includes a valve body including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid passageway extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, a plug disposed in the fluid passageway, and a trim guide positioned between the plug and the valve body, the trim guide including at least one balance passageway, the balance passageway to guide trapped process fluid to enter or exit an area between the plug and a bonnet of the valve during movement of the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Trevor Stoakes, Cory A. Hagen, Katherine N. Bartels
  • Publication number: 20230003308
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first body portion, a second body portion secured to the first body portion, and a cage positioned between the first body portion and the second body portion. The cage has a generally cylindrical body, a bore formed longitudinally through the body, a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, an exterior surface, an opposing interior surface, and an integral, unitary annular flange extending from the exterior surface and around a perimeter of the cage. The annular flange includes a first surface configured to engage the first body portion to form a seal between the cage and the first body portion and a second surface configured to engage the second body portion to form a seal between the cage and the second body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Shannon E. Jelken, Katherine N. Bartels, Thomas N. Gabriel, Lawrence Martin, Julian A. Mann
  • Publication number: 20220381367
    Abstract: An anti-cavitation cage for a valve assembly. The anti-cavitation cage includes a body having a plurality of slots, a first end, and a second end. At least one slot of the plurality of slots includes an inside surface having a lattice structure. The lattice structure is one of uniform in grade through the at least one slot or a graded type of lattice structure varying in density from a first portion to a second portion. The anti-cavitation cage having these features is a single component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas N. Gabriel, Shannon E. Jelken, Katherine N. Bartels, Julian A. Mann, Lawrence Martin, Luke A. Novak
  • Patent number: 11249497
    Abstract: A balanced trim pressure regulator includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid passageway. An orifice is disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A valve seat is disposed within the fluid passageway. A movable valve plug is disposed within the fluid passageway, the movable valve plug interacting with the valve seat to selectively open or close the fluid passageway. A cage is disposed in the fluid passageway, the cage surrounding the valve plug, and the cage including at least one a balancing passage that fluidly connects the fluid passageway with a balancing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventor: Katherine N. Bartels
  • Publication number: 20220003326
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway, the trim assembly controlling fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes valve plug having an integrated staged pressure recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Cory J. Hagen, Katherine N. Bartels
  • Publication number: 20190243394
    Abstract: A balanced trim pressure regulator includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid passageway. An orifice is disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A valve seat is disposed within the fluid passageway. A movable valve plug is disposed within the fluid passageway, the movable valve plug interacting with the valve seat to selectively open or close the fluid passageway. A cage is disposed in the fluid passageway, the cage surrounding the valve plug, and the cage including at least one a balancing passage that fluidly connects the fluid passageway with a balancing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: Katherine N. Bartels