Patents by Inventor Philip D. Nelson

Philip D. Nelson 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: 10458820
    Abstract: Position sensor mounts for mounting one or more position sensors to one or more various fluid control valves and/or actuators for such valves. One such position sensor mount includes a base, a toggle clamp fixedly attached to the base, and an engagement assembly. The base has a mount for coupling to a position sensor and a first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp has a second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw. The engagment assembly is carried by the second jaw and includes at least a first clamp pad having a distal end that directly faces the first clamp jaw and swivels relative to the second clamp jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Philip D. Nelson, Thomas A. Imsland
  • Publication number: 20170082467
    Abstract: Position sensor mounts are disclosed for mounting one or more position sensors to one or more various fluid control valves and/or actuators for such valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Philip D. Nelson, Thomas A. Imsland