Patents by Inventor Lanny D. Brown

Lanny D. Brown 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).

  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Patent number: 7299994
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated pressure level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Huron, Inc.
    Inventors: Lanny D. Brown, John S. Leen
  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Patent number: 6935569
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated pressure level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Huron, Inc.
    Inventors: Lanny D. Brown, John S. Leen
  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Publication number: 20040232249
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated pressure level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Lanny D. Brown, John S. Leen
  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Patent number: 6719208
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Huron, Inc.
    Inventor: Lanny D. Brown
  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Publication number: 20030136855
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Lanny D. Brown
  • Oil cooler bypass valve
    Patent number: 6499666
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Huron, Inc.
    Inventor: Lanny D. Brown
  • Conduit mounting system
    Patent number: 5411297
    Abstract: A quick connector assembly has a male fitting and a female fitting. The female fitting includes a conduit having a brazed eyelet which couples with a projection member including O rings on the male fitting to seal the male fitting with the female fitting. The female fitting includes a bracket placed at the other end of the conduit to secure the female fitting in place with respect to the male fitting. The fittings are able to enable axial and rotational movement with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Huron, Inc.
    Inventor: Lanny D. Brown