Patents by Inventor Paul E. Reinhardt

Paul E. Reinhardt 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: 6899118
    Abstract: A single coil, two operator controller for simultaneously actuating two spaced apart magnetically responsive operators has a bar extending between the spaced apart operators, and a coil on the bar, between the operators for creating a magnetic field for moving the magnetically responsive operators. The single coil, two operated controller is particularly suited for operating a gas valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Pumm, Mike C. Santinanavat, Paul E. Reinhardt
  • Patent number: 5988204
    Abstract: An adjustable fluid flow regulator that can be adjusted for operating at two different operating pressures includes a casing having a chamber therein, an inlet and an outlet communicating with the chamber, and a valve for controlling fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet. A flexible diaphragm in the casing is connected to the valve for operating the valve in response to pressure changes in the chamber. The fluid flow regulator further includes a spring, a removable hollow cap aligned with the spring, and a link adapted to fit in the cap. The link, when installed in the cap, engages the spring to cause the spring to apply a biasing force against the diaphragm that is higher than when the link is not in the cap. According to the method of this invention, the adjustable fluid flow regulator is adjusted for use at two different operating pressures by installing or removing the link from the hollow, removable cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Paul E. Reinhardt, Thomas P. Buescher, Timothy E. Reitz, Wayne A. Koopman