Patents by Inventor Michael R. Bonner

Michael R. Bonner 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: 11084010
    Abstract: A system that provides for simultaneous thermal regulation of both components of a two-component system, while maintaining their separation prior to introduction into a conventional static mixer element, in order to assure that the mixed fluid, when dispensed, is at the optimal temperature and viscosity. The thermal capacity can be adjusted by altering the configuration to increase or decrease the thermal transfer area as required for each specific application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SAINT CLAIR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Portelli, Michael R. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20200269262
    Abstract: A control system for devices driven by or utilizing decompressing air is provided. The system includes a supply of compressed air connected to a compressed air-utilizing device. A source of heated fluid is provided and is connected to a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the heated fluid to the compressed air. The compressed air is heated in the heat exchanger sufficiently that upon decompression the temperature of the device is not lowered to the ambient dew point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20190091641
    Abstract: A system that provides for simultaneous thermal regulation of both components of a two-component system, while maintaining their separation prior to introduction into a conventional static mixer element, in order to assure that the mixed fluid, when dispensed, is at the optimal temperature and viscosity. The thermal capacity can be adjusted by altering the configuration to increase or decrease the thermal transfer area as required for each specific application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Michael R. Bonner, Mark Portelli
  • Publication number: 20190084292
    Abstract: A modular decorator ink temperature control system for use with a blanket wheel, the blanket wheel having inker station configured with an inker station panel and at least one roller operatively mounted thereto. The modular decorator ink temperature control system includes a thermal transfer fluid conduit having an entry end distal to the blanket wheel and an exit end proximate to the blanket wheel with the thermal transfer fluid conduit in contact with the at least one roller and configured to convey at least one thermal transfer fluid therethrough. The modular decorator ink temperature control system also includes at least one control manifold device mounted on the inker station panel in operative communication with the thermal transfer fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Patent number: 9904304
    Abstract: The viscosity feedback temperature control system provides a means for controlling the viscosity of a process fluid about a user-defined setpoint by varying the temperature of the fluid within a user-defined range to take advantage of the viscosity versus temperature characteristics inherent in all fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20170252772
    Abstract: A temperature manipulated viscosity control module for stabilizing fluid viscosity in dispensing applications at (or near) the point-of-application. Connected to a central heating/cooling supply unit, the module both senses temperature and viscosity (and, in the case of waterborne materials, pH as well) and regulates the viscosity of the fluid being dispensed by manipulating the temperature of that fluid. This configuration is a combination of technologies applied together to maintain consistent temperature of the fluid and the sensors to assure that process conditions are consistent for measurement, control, and application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael R. Bonner, C. Robert Gladstone
  • Publication number: 20160274603
    Abstract: The viscosity feedback temperature control system provides a means for controlling the viscosity of a process fluid about a user-defined setpoint by varying the temperature of the fluid within a user-defined range to take advantage of the viscosity versus temperature characteristics inherent in all fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Patent number: 9360875
    Abstract: A viscosity feedback temperature control system that controls the viscosity of a process fluid about a user-defined setpoint by varying the temperature of the fluid within a user-defined range to take advantage of the viscosity versus temperature characteristics inherent in all fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Patent number: 9289793
    Abstract: A profile correction module is comprised of a reinforced convex steel form accurately and firmly held in position to create a metering gap along the face of the pickup roller to control the liquid coating material that is applied to the pickup roller and subsequently transferred to the nip between the pickup and applicator rollers prior to being applied to the substrate or “strip”. By flushing stale material from the metering gap with fresh coating material, edge-to-edge temperature variations are eliminated resulting in a uniform film thickness across the width of the strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Bonner, James A. Kirchoff
  • Patent number: 8628628
    Abstract: This free-standing unit allows heat exchangers to be deep cleaned either in place or off line. Cleaning is performed by circulating cleaning solution at high velocity from an on-board reservoir through the heat exchanger and automatically reversing the direction of flow through the heat exchanger back and forth at a user selectable rate. Regardless of the direction of flow through the heat exchanger, the cleaning fluid is always routed back to the reservoir through a filter assembly to remove any debris flushed from the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: Michael R. Bonner, Gregory D. Kremer, C. Robert Gladstone
  • Patent number: 8162034
    Abstract: An elongated structure (100) for the transmission of fluid-based compositions at non-ambient temperatures comprising a first conduit (130) for the transmission of a fluid-based composition, at least one flexible, elongated and inflatable temperature control conduit (110a, 110b) for the transmission of a temperature control fluid, the temperature control conduit (110a, 110b) having a relatively rigid elongated reinforcement member (116a, 116b); and elongated cover (140) holding said temperature control conduit (100a, 110b) in thermal communication with the first conduit (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20110108124
    Abstract: The viscosity feedback temperature control system provides a means for controlling the viscosity of a process fluid about a user-defined setpoint by varying the temperature of the fluid within a user-defined range to take advantage of the viscosity versus temperature characteristics inherent in all fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20100300653
    Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger system comprising at least one adjustable modular end assembly and an adjustable modular end assembly for use with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner
  • Patent number: 7694717
    Abstract: A cover assembly (10) is provided and includes a flexible fabric cover (21) within which a plurality of elongate, hollow thermal transfer fluid profiles (12) is positioned. Each of the profiles includes an arcuate outer surface (13) adapted to conform with an exterior of a fluid conduit (20). The cover assembly may be fastened circumferentially about a fluid conduit to position and maintain the profiles in thermal contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Michael R. Bonner, Willem A. Cline
  • Patent number: 7322188
    Abstract: An anti-condensation control system for devices driven by or utilizing decompressing air is provided. The system includes a supply of compressed air connected to a compressed air-utilizing device. A source of heated fluid is provided and is connected to a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the heated fluid to the compressed air. The compressed air is heated in the heat exchanger sufficiently that upon decompression the temperature of the device is not lowered to the ambient dew point. The system is particularly applicable to devices utilizing compressed air for the spraying of liquid materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventors: William A. Cline, Michael R. Bonner
  • Patent number: 5127823
    Abstract: A control system for a gas furnace, control device therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the system comprising an electrical circuit that has a metal oxide varistor therein that is adapted to interconnect one end of a secondary winding of a transformer to frame ground only after the potential for sparking is reached at an igniter that is interconnected to the other end of the secondary winding and causes the varistor to break over and cause the igniter to spark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Bonner