Patents by Inventor Neocles G. Athanasiades
Neocles G. Athanasiades 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).
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Publication number: 20220331633Abstract: The method of maintaining a first flow rate through a first valve in a fluid delivery system, the fluid delivery system including a and a plurality of fluid valves in fluid communication with the pump, and a controller controlling the pressure generated by the pump and the position of the plurality of valves. The method includes providing the first flow rate of a fluid pressurized by the pump through the first valve, receiving a request for a second flow rate of the fluid through a second valve, determining a predicted effect on the first flow rate based on the request, adjusting at least one of the position of the first valve and the pressure generated by the pump to maintain the first flow rate based on the predicted effect, and adjusting the position of the second valve to provide the second flow rate of the fluid through the second valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Eric N. Combs, Donald E. Sjolin, Frederic J. Einstein, Kevin McGuire, Lee R. Jones, John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh, Kyle A. Stoops
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Patent number: 11379090Abstract: A firefighting monitor that has a first section, a second section joined to the first section by a first pivot connection, and a plurality of ball bearings positioned in the first pivot connection between a pair of bearing seats. Wherein, the bearing seats define an arc of contact with each of the plurality of ball bearings, the center of the arc of contact defining a tangent angled with respect to a flow axis defined by the first pivot connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric N. Combs, Donald E. Sjolin, Frederic Einstein, Kevin McGuire, Lee R. Jones, John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh, Kyle A. Stoops
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Patent number: 10458400Abstract: A system for automatically setting up a truck-mounted pump driven by an engine for pumping operation, comprising a transmission control having a visual indicator and coupled to a transmission of the truck, a pump control having a visual indicator and coupled to the pump, a prime control having a visual indicator and coupled to a prime pump, a master system control switch operable to receive operator input, and a main controller in data communication with the transmission control, pump control, prime control, and the master system control switch, the main controller receiving an input from the master system control switch to initiate pump setup operation, and automatically transmitting alert signals to the visual indicators of the transmission control, pump control, and prime control to provide visual guidance to the operator in the proper sequence of steps to set up the pump for pumping operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 9829895Abstract: A fire truck operable to automatically refill a water tank comprises a first pressure transducer coupled to an intake inlet of the pump and operable to measure an intake pressure, a second pressure transducer coupled to a discharge outlet of the pump and operable to measure a discharge pressure, a first discharge pipe coupled between the discharge outlet of the pump and a fire hose, a second discharge pipe coupled between the discharge outlet of the pump and the water tank, a control valve disposed in the second discharge pipe, and a controller operable to automatically sense a low water level condition of the tank, and automatically control the engine speed, the pump speed, and the control valve so that adequate water supply to the fire hose via the first discharge pipe is automatically given priority and maintained while automatically refilling the water tank via the second discharge pipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 9625915Abstract: A control system comprises a central controller adapted to receive user input and commands, and in communication with a plurality of remote sensors adapted to detect various vehicular parameters: water pressure, water level, water flow rate, engine speed, pump speed, etc., and firefighter parameters: air tank level, air flow rate, body temperature, respiration rate, O2 saturation level, ambient temperature, and presence of hazardous chemicals and radiation. The system further comprises a plurality of remote actuators adapted to receive commands from the central controller and automatically carry out an operation in response to the received command. A wireless communication subsystem is adapted to receive and transmit sensed parameters from the plurality of remote sensors to the central controller, and transmit user input and commands from the central controller to the plurality of remote actuators. A central display screen is adapted to present sensed parameters and warnings.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 9623271Abstract: A fire hose deployment device for a firefighting robotic vehicle comprises a wagon body having a bottom and two generally vertical sides, a front tongue coupled to the wagon body and hitched to a rear hitch of the robotic vehicle. The wagon body has left and right wheels coupled to the wagon near the rear of the wagon body, and the wagon body carries a fire hose with a first end coupled to a nozzle on the robotic vehicle and a second end coupled to a fluid source.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 9399151Abstract: A control system for a fire fighting device is provided. The control system may include a controller configured to operably connect over a network to a first valve controller controlling a status of a first valve in response to an input from the controller, a second valve controlling a status of a second valve in response to an input from the controller, and a governor operably controlling a power source in response to an input from the controller. The control system may further comprise a touchscreen display operably connected to the controller, the display configured to display the status of the first and second valves and configured to receive an input from a user, wherein controller generates a manipulatable icon displayed on the touchscreen display, a manipulation of the icon generating the input from the controller to the first valve controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignees: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc., Fire Research Corp.Inventors: Eric N. Combs, Donald E. Sjolin, Fred Einstein, Kevin McGuire, Lee R. Jones, John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh, Kyle A. Stoops
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Patent number: 9090202Abstract: A combination scene lighting and traffic control system includes a scene illumination apparatus for illuminating an emergency scene, and a detachable adapter for converting the illumination apparatus into a traffic light. The scene illumination apparatus includes at least two separately actuatable lighting elements within a tripod-mounted housing. A control device allows simultaneous actuation of both lighting elements when maximum illumination is desired or actuation of a single element if less illumination is desired. The adapter holds two different colored filters, each of which overlies a different one of the lighting elements when the adapter is secured to the illumination apparatus, so that one colored light will be visible to approaching motorists when a first of the lighting elements is actuated and a different colored light will be visible when a second of the lighting elements is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Publication number: 20150054643Abstract: A vehicle-mounted warning light system comprises a housing containing a central light surrounded by several sets of outer lights. A controller is programmed to light the central first, and then each set of outer lights in sequence, while at the same time increasing the intensity of the lights, so that the system appears to an observer to be a single light that is getting bigger and brighter. This creates the illusion that the vehicle is travelling toward the observer faster than it actually is, thus prompting the observer to quickly yield right-of-way.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 8947223Abstract: A lighting system for use with an emergency vehicle comprises at least one elongated lighting bar mounted to an exterior surface of the emergency vehicle, the lighting bar comprises a plurality of lighting elements operable to emit light, the at least one lighting bar operable to be placed in a first substantially horizontal lowered position and a second substantially vertical raised position, and a controller electrically coupled to the at least one lighting bar and configured to receive user input and controllably place the at least one lighting bar in one of a raised and lowered positions in response to the user input, the controller further configurable to operate the plurality of lighting elements in a predetermined repeating on/off sequence involving increasing number of lit lighting elements and increasing light intensity over time.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Publication number: 20140376216Abstract: A combination scene lighting and traffic control system includes a scene illumination apparatus for illuminating an emergency scene, and a detachable adapter for converting the illumination apparatus into a traffic light. The scene illumination apparatus includes at least two separately actuatable lighting elements within a tripod-mounted housing. A control device allows simultaneous actuation of both lighting elements when maximum illumination is desired or actuation of a single element if less illumination is desired. The adapter holds two different colored filters, each of which overlies a different one of the lighting elements when the adapter is secured to the illumination apparatus, so that one colored light will be visible to approaching motorists when a first of the lighting elements is actuated and a different colored light will be visible when a second of the lighting elements is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Publication number: 20140352985Abstract: A pumping apparatus comprising an engine-driven primary pump and a discharge system is provided with a hydraulically driven additive injection system. The additive injection system includes at least one vessel containing an additive, a delivery conduit for transporting the additive from the vessel to the discharge system, and an additive pump for pumping the additive from the vessel to the discharge system via the delivery conduit. The additive pump is preferably a centrifugal pump driven by a hydraulic turbine mounted within the discharge system downstream of the primary pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Publication number: 20140340214Abstract: A lighting system for use with an emergency vehicle comprises at least one elongated lighting bar mounted to an exterior surface of the emergency vehicle, the lighting bar comprises a plurality of lighting elements operable to emit light, the at least one lighting bar operable to be placed in a first substantially horizontal lowered position and a second substantially vertical raised position, and a controller electrically coupled to the at least one lighting bar and configured to receive user input and controllably place the at least one lighting bar in one of a raised and lowered positions in response to the user input, the controller further configurable to operate the plurality of lighting elements in a predetermined repeating on/off sequence involving increasing number of lit lighting elements and increasing light intensity over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 8844154Abstract: A dryer system for a firefighting ensemble comprising a housing having an air intake port and an air outlet port, a forced air assembly including a heater and a blower accommodated within the housing, a plurality of flexible porous hose segments coupled to the air outlet port operable to receive and conduct forced air therefrom, and the plurality of flexible porous hose segments are operable to conduct forced heated air into elements of the firefighting ensemble to speed drying.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 8839876Abstract: A firefighting apparatus comprising a controller, and a hydraulic pump driven by a power-take-off and operable to supply a hydraulic fluid under pressure. A water pumping subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to supply water under pressure to a conduit, wherein a flow rate of water is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the water pumping subsystem. A chemical foam subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to inject foam at a predetermined flow rate into the conduit, wherein the flow rate of the foam is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the chemical foam subsystem. An electrical power generator subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to generate electrical power, wherein the frequency and voltage of the generated power is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the electrical power generator subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh, James L. Otwell
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Patent number: 8793892Abstract: A dryer system for a firefighting ensemble comprising a housing having an air intake port and an air outlet port, a forced air assembly including a heater and a blower accommodated within the housing, a plurality of flexible porous hose segments coupled to the air outlet port operable to receive and conduct forced air therefrom, and the plurality of flexible porous hose segments are operable to conduct forced heated air into elements of the firefighting ensemble to speed drying.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Publication number: 20140203938Abstract: A system comprises a plurality of temperature sensors adapted to measure the temperature at various locations on a firefighter's turnout gear and helmet, and operable to generate temperature measurements, a microcontroller configured to receive the temperature measurements from the plurality of temperature sensors, and to analyze the temperature measurements and determine the temperature status of the firefighter's environment, a visual interface in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide a visual indication of the firefighter's temperature status, an audible alert device in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide an audible alert of the firefighter's temperature status, and a command center configured to receive the temperature measurements and the temperature status from the microcontroller, and to display this information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ROM ACQUISITION CORPORATIONInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Robert J. Galazka
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Patent number: 8701709Abstract: A water supply control system for use with a fire hydrant comprises a four-way valve assembly having a first inlet port for coupling to a nozzle of the fire hydrant via a fire hose, the four-way valve assembly operable to selectively open and close the inlet and outlet ports according to an operating mode of the four-way valve assembly, a stable and sturdy platform substantially supporting the weight of the four-way valve assembly, a flexible tether strap secured to the platform at a first end and having a fastener at a second end for releasably coupling to the fire hydrant, a status indicator mounted on the four-way valve assembly operable to provide a visual indication of the operation mode of the four-way valve assembly, and a scene light mounted on the four-way assembly operable to provide high-intensity illumination.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh, John E. McLoughlin
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Publication number: 20130253711Abstract: A control system comprises a central controller adapted to receive user input and commands, and in communication with a plurality of remote sensors adapted to detect various vehicular parameters: water pressure, water level, water flow rate, engine speed, pump speed, etc., and firefighter parameters: air tank level, air flow rate, body temperature, respiration rate, O2 saturation level, ambient temperature, and presence of hazardous chemicals and radiation. The system further comprises a plurality of remote actuators adapted to receive commands from the central controller and automatically carry out an operation in response to the received command. A wireless communication subsystem is adapted to receive and transmit sensed parameters from the plurality of remote sensors to the central controller, and transmit user input and commands from the central controller to the plurality of remote actuators. A central display screen is adapted to present sensed parameters and warnings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: ROM Acquisition CorporationInventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 8517696Abstract: A control system for a pumping apparatus consisting of an engine-driven primary pump includes an intake pressure regulating system for maintaining the intake pressure above a preset low value, a discharge pressure regulating system for maintaining the discharge pressure below a preset maximum value, and a master controller for monitoring, recording, and controlling the intake and discharge pressure regulating systems and other components of the system. The discharge pressure regulating system includes a pump governor which varies the engine RPM and operates a relief valve in response to fluctuations in discharge pressure. The intake pressure regulating system includes a reserve tank that is automatically maintained at a preset level which determines the minimum intake pressure of the system. The system may also include a priming pump, foam tanks, foam pumps, bottled nonflammable gas, and an air compressor.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh