Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. Fackler

Kenneth C. Fackler 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).

  • Thermostatically responsive valve mechanism
    Patent number: 4203545
    Abstract: A thermostatically responsive valve bypass mechanism includes a piston slidably mounted in a bypass channel through a valve member. The piston is normally spring biased to a first closed position. A heat transmissive probe is attached to the valve member and includes a series of thermostatic actuators mounted in opposed relation to the spring biased piston. The actuators expand in response to increased temperature and force the piston to an open position whereby fluid flow occurs through the bypass channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: M & W Gear Company
    Inventor: Kenneth C. Fackler