Patents by Inventor Mark E. Beck

Mark E. Beck 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).

  • Method of constructing thermostatic valve power element extension
    Patent number: 4319391
    Abstract: A thermostatic fluid valve of the type having a temperature responsive power element mounted between upper and lower housing members. A tubular extension member is attached to the lower end of the power element and permits a spring biased valve member to be mounted thereon. The tubular extension member has an inwardly extending flange formed on the upper end and is received over a cylindrically shaped, cold formed boss projecting from the lower end of the power element. The extension member is retained on the lower end of the power element by orbitally staking the boss radially outward to form a cold worked, high strength retaining flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Mark E. Beck
  • Thermostatic fluid valve with power element extension and method of constructing same
    Patent number: 4269350
    Abstract: A thermostatic fluid valve of the type having a temperature responsive power element mounted between upper and lower housing members. A tubular extension member is attached to the lower end of the power element and permits a spring biased valve member to be mounted thereon. The tubular extension member has an inwardly extending flange formed on the upper end and is received over a cylindrically shaped, cold formed boss projecting from the lower end of the power element. The extension member is retained on the lower end of the power element by orbitally staking the boss radially outward to form a cold worked, high strength retaining flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1981
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Mark E. Beck