Patents by Inventor Mark M. Engelmann

Mark M. Engelmann 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: 5782215
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a block with a chamber formed therein and a port for accessing the chamber. A fluid inlet passage and a fluid exhaust passage are formed through the block and communicate with the port. A main valve includes a head which is reciprocated into and out of engagement with a lower valve seat formed on a portion of the port. An auxiliary valve includes a head which is reciprocated through the port between a first position below the port and a second position above the port. A hollow cylindrical valve includes a central passage therethrough for fluid flow, and is disposed for reciprocating movement into and out of engagement with an upper valve seat formed on a portion of the port, the cylindrical valve closing the inlet passage when moved to the engaged position. The cylindrical valve passage is in communication with the exhaust passage throughout its movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Mark M. Engelmann