Patents by Inventor Michael Klatt

Michael Klatt 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: 11378074
    Abstract: A discharge cut-off valve for an air compressor is provided. The discharge cut-off valve includes a hinged leaf valve within the recessed portion of a cylinder head manifold. The hinged leaf valve is rotatably anchored at a first end to a joint pin and is guided at a second end by a guide pin. In the on-load phase, the hinged leaf valve is seated over an unloader vent opening while a discharge vent opening is uncovered. In the off-load phase, the hinged leaf valve is seated over the discharge vent opening while the unloader vent opening is uncovered. As a result, compressed air is prevented from escaping the discharge port of the air compressor during the off-load phase, obviating the need for a down-stream turbo cut-off valve in an air dryer, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ZF CV SYSTEMS EUROPE BV
    Inventors: Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai
  • Publication number: 20220065241
    Abstract: A discharge cut-off valve for an air compressor is provided. The discharge cut-off valve includes a hinged leaf valve within the recessed portion of a cylinder head manifold. The hinged leaf valve is rotatably anchored at a first end to a joint pin and is guided at a second end by a guide pin. In the on-load phase, the hinged leaf valve is seated over an unloader vent opening while a discharge vent opening is uncovered. In the off-load phase, the hinged leaf valve is seated over the discharge vent opening while the unloader vent opening is uncovered. As a result, compressed air is prevented from escaping the discharge port of the air compressor during the off-load phase, obviating the need for a down-stream turbo cut-off valve in an air dryer, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai
  • Patent number: 10178121
    Abstract: A system for the identification and subsequent rating of domains based on a result derived from a proprietary algorithm configured to detect when a new domain is registered, correlate the domain to registrant data, cross-check the data based on domain proximity to known-malignity, and output a proximity score employed to convey the potential for malicious content or intentions available or to be served as content accessible via the domain. The system is equipped with a dynamic domain database configured to provide near-real-time domain registration data across all domain extensions, facilitating the detection and scoring of new domains as soon as practicable after their inception. Domains are routinely re-evaluated for score consistency, helping to better maintain the security of visitors to websites hosted, or automated connections to infrastructure present on the domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Klatt, Bruce Wharton Roberts, Timothy C. Helming
  • Patent number: 9657733
    Abstract: A compressor for a vehicle air supply system includes a manifold, a cover, a gasket, an inlet, and an outlet. The manifold and cover are fixedly stacked together, and define a fluid channel system between them. The gasket extends laterally from between the manifold and cover. The fluid channel system includes an inlet air passage extending from the inlet to a cylinder inlet, a discharge air passage extending from a cylinder outlet to the outlet for discharging compressed air to the outlet, and one or more coolant channels that can be fed with a coolant to cool at least the discharge air passage. The inlet air passage, the discharge air passage, and the coolant channel(s) extend laterally, defined by wall faces of the discharge air passage. The wall faces comprise turbulator fins protruding into the discharge air passage. The turbulator fins create turbulence in the discharged compressed air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Chadwick, Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai, Steven Wolverton
  • Patent number: 9624922
    Abstract: A pressure monitoring device for use in an air system of a vehicle and for controlling a compressor comprises an input air connector for connection to an air tank and for receiving an input pressure from the air tank. A first signal air connector can output a pneumatic ON-load signal for adjusting the compressor to an operation mode. A second signal air connector can output a pneumatic OFF-load signal for adjusting the compressor to a non-operation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignees: WABCO EUROPE BVBA, WABCO COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Folkhard Holzel, Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai
  • Publication number: 20170099314
    Abstract: A system for the identification and subsequent rating of domains based on a result derived from a proprietary algorithm configured to detect when a new domain is registered, correlate the domain to registrant data, cross-check the data based on domain proximity to known-malignity, and output a proximity score employed to convey the potential for malicious content or intentions available or to be served as content accessible via the domain. The system is equipped with a dynamic domain database configured to provide near-real-time domain registration data across all domain extensions, facilitating the detection and scoring of new domains as soon as practicable after their inception. Domains are routinely re-evaluated for score consistency, helping to better maintain the security of visitors to websites hosted, or automated connections to infrastructure present on the domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Klatt, Bruce Wharton Roberts, Timothy C. Helming
  • Publication number: 20150167663
    Abstract: A compressor for a vehicle air supply system includes a manifold, a cover, a gasket, an inlet, and an outlet. The manifold and cover are fixedly stacked together, and define a fluid channel system between them. The gasket extends laterally from between the manifold and cover. The fluid channel system includes an inlet air passage extending from the inlet to a cylinder inlet, a discharge air passage extending from a cylinder outlet to the outlet for discharging compressed air to the outlet, and one or more coolant channels that can be fed with a coolant to cool least the discharge air passage. The inlet air passage, the discharge air passage, and the coolant channel(s) extend laterally, defined by wall faces of the discharge air passage. The wall faces comprise turbulator fins protruding into the discharge air passage. The turbulator fins create turbulence in the discharged compressed air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Chadwick, Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai, Steven Wolverton
  • Patent number: 8960073
    Abstract: A cylinder head for a compressor includes a closure device that can be adjusted between an unactuated position (off-load) in which the compressor delivers air and an actuated position (off-load) in which the compressor is running in an idle mode, a pneumatic control device having a control cylinder and a control piston that can be moved in the control cylinder, a spring device that prestresses the closure device into the unactuated position (on-load), and a driver configured to couple the control piston to the closure device. The closure device closes a compressed air passage in the unactuated position (on-load) and clears the compressed air passage in the actuated position (off-load), and the driver is permanently connected to the closure device and can be driven by the control piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignees: WABCO Europe BVBA, WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Ramesh Pai, Michael Klatt, Folkhard Holzel
  • Publication number: 20140234131
    Abstract: A pressure monitoring device for use in an air system of a vehicle and for controlling a compressor comprises an input air connector for connection to an air tank and for receiving an input pressurer from the air tank. A first signal air connector can output a pneumatic ON-load signal for adjusting the compressor to an operation mode. A second signal air connector can output a pneumatic OFF-load signal for adjusting the compressor to a non-operation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: WABCO GmbH
    Inventors: Folkhard Holzel, Michael Klatt, Ramesh Pai
  • Publication number: 20130092019
    Abstract: A cylinder head for a compressor includes a closure device that can be adjusted between an unactuated position (off-load) in which the compressor delivers air and an actuated position (off-load) in which the compressor is running in an idle mode, a pneumatic control device having a control cylinder and a control piston that can be moved in the control cylinder, a spring device that prestresses the closure device into the unactuated position (on-load), and a driver configured to couple the control piston to the closure device. The closure device closes a compressed air passage in the unactuated position (on-load) and clears the compressed air passage in the actuated position (off-load), and the driver is permanently connected to the closure device and can be driven by the control piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Ramesh Pai, Michael Klatt, Folkhard Holzel
  • Publication number: 20040179362
    Abstract: A method and kit for game hunters to track the blood trail of wounded game at night using an ultraviolet light comprising (i) a portable electric powered light that emits a beam of light in a distinct ultraviolet electromagnetic wavelength range and (ii) eyeglasses with colored lenses to look through to dampen glare and reflection of the ultraviolet light off the terrain. The method comprises of shining the ultraviolet light and lluminating the terrain area suspected of having blood. The blood that is present will absorb the blue ultraviolet light and turn darker making it easier for a hunter to follow the blood trail left by the wounded animal so that it may be recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: David Michael Klatt