Patents by Inventor Nathan A. Quinn

Nathan A. Quinn 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: 11209101
    Abstract: A cage for a fluid valve. The cage includes a first cage ring, a second cage ring, and a lattice structure disposed between the first cage ring and the second cage ring. The lattice structure defines a plurality of interconnected flow paths between an internal surface of the lattice structure and an external surface of the lattice structure. The lattice structure has a non-uniform density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Griffin, Jr., James M. West, Nathan A. Quinn
  • Patent number: 11085551
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path extending from an inlet port to an outlet port of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a set pin having a central longitudinal axis. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position in contact with the valve seat. The set pin is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows a fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The set pin is adapted to disengage a portion of the valve assembly when contacted by a fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Patent number: 10983025
    Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for a relief valve system. In one example, a monitoring system for a relief valve includes at least one tilt sensor coupled to one or more of a cover or a latch of the relief valve. The at least one tilt sensor is associated with an interface. Upon detection by the at least one tilt sensor that one of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked, a signal is transmitted by the interface indicating one or more of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, Nathan A. Quinn, John D. Cockerham
  • Patent number: 10857777
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are directed toward manufacturing a diaphragm using three-dimensional printing techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, James M. West, Madhusudhan Reddy Kotragouda Basappa, David O. Plummer, Nathan A. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20200011755
    Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for a relief valve system. In one example, a monitoring system for a relief valve includes at least one tilt sensor coupled to one or more of a cover or a latch of the relief valve. The at least one tilt sensor is associated with an interface. Upon detection by the at least one tilt sensor that one of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked, a signal is transmitted by the interface indicating one or more of the cover is open or the latch is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, Nathan A. Quinn, John D. Cockerham
  • Publication number: 20190338865
    Abstract: A cage for a fluid valve. The cage includes a first cage ring, a second cage ring, and a lattice structure disposed between the first cage ring and the second cage ring. The lattice structure defines a plurality of interconnected flow paths between an internal surface of the lattice structure and an external surface of the lattice structure. The lattice structure has a non-uniform density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: James L. Griffin, JR., James M. West, Nathan A. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20190285189
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path extending from an inlet port to an outlet port of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a set pin having a central longitudinal axis. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position in contact with the valve seat. The set pin is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows a fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The set pin is adapted to disengage a portion of the valve assembly when contacted by a fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Patent number: 10359128
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Griffin, Jr., James M. West, Nathan A. Quinn
  • Patent number: 10274099
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path extending from an inlet port to an outlet port of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a set pin having a central longitudinal axis. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position in contact with the valve seat. The set pin is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows a fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The set pin is adapted to disengage a portion of the valve assembly when contacted by a fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Patent number: 10174855
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path from inlet to outlet ports of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a fusible element. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position contacting the valve seat. The fusible element is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second, opposite direction. The fusible element fails when contacted by fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Publication number: 20180112800
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: James L. Griffin, JR., James M. West, Nathan A. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20170227137
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path extending from an inlet port to an outlet port of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a set pin having a central longitudinal axis. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position in contact with the valve seat. The set pin is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows a fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The set pin is adapted to disengage a portion of the valve assembly when contacted by a fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Publication number: 20170152960
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve body forming a channel defining a fluid flow path from inlet to outlet ports of the valve body via a gallery disposed therebetween, an opening disposed in communication with the gallery, a valve assembly at least partially disposed through the opening and in the gallery, and a fusible element. A valve disc of the valve assembly moves between a first position spaced from a valve seat of the valve body and a second position contacting the valve seat. The fusible element is coupled to and at least partly supported by the valve assembly to maintain the valve assembly in the first position. The fluid flow path allows fluid to flow through the valve body in a first direction and a second, opposite direction. The fusible element fails when contacted by fluid traversing the fluid flow path in the second direction, allowing the valve disc to move to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Mark A. Michnevitz, Nathan A. Quinn, Travis Ellison, James Myers
  • Publication number: 20170100886
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are directed toward manufacturing a diaphragm using three-dimensional printing techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Tony A. Durant, James M. West, Madhusudhan Reddy Kotragouda Basappa, David O. Plummer, Nathan A. Quinn