Patents by Inventor Kyle HIERATH

Kyle HIERATH 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).

  • Particulate sensing system and methods for detecting particulates in a fluid stream
    Patent number: 12768763
    Abstract: Provided is a particulate sensing system for detecting particulates in fluid a stream. The system includes a conduit comprising a peripheral wall and defining a fluid passage for conveying a fluid stream therethrough. The system further includes a sensor apparatus comprising a probe body and an acoustic sensor mounted on the probe body. The probe body extends through the peripheral wall. A first end of the probe body is positioned within the fluid passage and a second end of the probe body is external to the conduit. The probe body extends into the fluid passage at a non-perpendicular angle, with a first end face of the probe body tilted toward an upstream direction of the fluid passage. Particulates in the fluid stream impacting the first end face generate an acoustic response in the probe body, which is converted by the acoustic sensor into an electrical output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: Specialized Desanders Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Tarik Wasfy, Kyle Hierath
  • PARTICULATE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PARTICULATES IN A FLUID STREAM
    Publication number: 20240418621
    Abstract: Provided is a particulate sensing system for detecting particulates in fluid a stream. The system includes a conduit comprising a peripheral wall and defining a fluid passage for conveying a fluid stream therethrough. The system further includes a sensor apparatus comprising a probe body and an acoustic sensor mounted on the probe body. The probe body extends through the peripheral wall. A first end of the probe body is positioned within the fluid passage and a second end of the probe body is external to the conduit. The probe body extends into the fluid passage at a non-perpendicular angle, with a first end face of the probe body tilted toward an upstream direction of the fluid passage. Particulates in the fluid stream impacting the first end face generate an acoustic response in the probe body, which is converted by the acoustic sensor into an electrical output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Rick Tarik WASFY, Kyle HIERATH