Patents by Inventor Rebecca Spence

Rebecca Spence 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: 9945373
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Publication number: 20160305418
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Tsutomu FURUHASHI, Rebecca SPENCE, Joseph LUBINSKI, Dhyana RAMAMURTHY, Kaoru ODA
  • Patent number: 9435335
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: Denso International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Patent number: 9435334
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: Denso International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Patent number: 8979514
    Abstract: A pump includes a pump casing defining a first chamber and a second chamber, and fluid moves from the first chamber to the second chamber during a stroke. The pump also includes a needle that is movably disposed in the first chamber and a valve carriage that is movably disposed in the second chamber. The valve carriage includes an internal stop, and the valve carriage also includes a cavity therein that is partially defined by the internal stop. The pump further includes a valve that is movably disposed within the cavity of the valve carriage, and the valve is operable to be impacted by the needle during the stroke. Also, the needle is operable to impact the valve carriage during the stroke. Moreover, the valve is operable to impact the internal stop during the stroke at a time different from the needle impacting the valve carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Joseph Lubinski, Rebecca Spence
  • Publication number: 20140161634
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Publication number: 20140161631
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Patent number: 8677977
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda
  • Publication number: 20120251367
    Abstract: A pump includes a pump casing defining a first chamber and a second chamber, and fluid moves from the first chamber to the second chamber during a stroke. The pump also includes a needle that is movably disposed in the first chamber and a valve carriage that is movably disposed in the second chamber. The valve carriage includes an internal stop, and the valve carriage also includes a cavity therein that is partially defined by the internal stop. The pump further includes a valve that is movably disposed within the cavity of the valve carriage, and the valve is operable to be impacted by the needle during the stroke. Also, the needle is operable to impact the valve carriage during the stroke. Moreover, the valve is operable to impact the internal stop during the stroke at a time different from the needle impacting the valve carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Joseph Lubinski, Rebecca Spence
  • Publication number: 20110265765
    Abstract: A pump may have a first chamber and a solenoid coil to control movement of a first valve member. A second chamber may have a second valve member to control fluid moving into a third chamber. A first fluid passageway may link the first and second chambers, a second passageway may link second and third chambers and a third passageway may link third and fourth chambers. After pressurizing the third chamber causing fluid to flow into and leave a fourth chamber, the third chamber depressurizes due to downward movement of a plunger. Upon depressurization with a solenoid coil energized, second valve member floats and then moves against a valve seat. While the second valve member is moving toward the valve seat, the solenoid coil is de-energized causing the first valve member to move and strike the second valve member when the second valve member is moving at maximum velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Tsutomu Furuhashi, Rebecca Spence, Joseph Lubinski, Dhyana Ramamurthy, Kaoru Oda