Patents by Inventor Larry L. Ritchie

Larry L. Ritchie 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: 5835372
    Abstract: A microcontroller directed circuit evaluates volume flows through fluid distribution lines. The control circuit is integrated into a modularized housing designed to retro-fit standard fluid divider valve assemblies. The modular housing includes a plunger-driven magnet positioned to actuate a reed switch in response to divider valve piston reciprocation. The control circuit evaluates the frequency of reed switch actuation pulses to derive intelligible fluid flow related data available for RAM storage or conveyance to peripheral computer devices. In a preferred embodiment, a cavitated cylindrical housing contains a control circuit and a reed switch. A plunger acts as a lever arm to transmit the lateral oscillation of a fluid control piston within a divider valve assembly to a magnetic field source within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventors: Curtis Roys, Larry L. Ritchie