Patents by Inventor Richard E. Scott

Richard E. Scott 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).

  • Publication number: 20130228346
    Abstract: A tank assembly for containing liquid with increased heat resistance includes a lightweight container for liquid having an inlet and an outlet, and a spray assembly. The spray assembly includes means for spraying a liquid, also called a spray device, inside the container that is fluidly connected to the inlet. The spray device has an orifice located so as to direct liquid received from the inlet against an inside surface of the container walls. The liquid forms a sheet that flows down the walls of the container to a pool of liquid to reduce the temperature of the walls of the container above the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. Scott
  • Patent number: 6997434
    Abstract: A drain valve including a housing, a poppet, a seal, a follower pin, and a biasing mechanism. The housing defines a passage there-through from a first end to a second end, a cam surface at the second end with at least two detents therein, and at least one slot in the housing fluidly coupling the passage to exterior of the housing. The poppet is disposed within the passage. The seal is disposed between the housing and the poppet. The follower pin is coupled to the poppet near the poppet second end. The follower pin is configured to move along the cam surface and settle in at least one of the at least two detents. The spring is configured to bias the poppet away from the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Shaw Aero Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040251442
    Abstract: A drain valve including a housing, a poppet, a seal, a follower pin, and a biasing mechanism. The housing defines a passage there-through from a first end to a second end, a cam surface at the second end with at least two detents therein, and at least one slot in the housing fluidly coupling the passage to exterior of the housing. The poppet is disposed within the passage. The seal is disposed between the housing and the poppet. The follower pin is coupled to the poppet near the poppet second end. The follower pin is configured to move along the cam surface and settle in at least one of the at least two detents. The spring is configured to bias the poppet away from the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Richard E. Scott
  • Patent number: 6739359
    Abstract: A modular, on-board, inert gas generating system for aircraft is disclosed in which main components such as a heat exchanger, filter, and an air separation module, and a pressure scheduling valve are provided in a modular unit sized to provide a variable flow of nitrogen-enriched air to the aircraft spaces to be inerted. For different inert gas requirements, for example in larger aircraft, multiple modular units may be provided without redesigning the basic system. A method for inerting fuel tanks, cargo holds and other void spaces using the modular approach and pressure scheduling valve is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Shaw Aero Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip E. Jones, Richard E. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040065383
    Abstract: A modular, on-board, inert gas generating system for aircraft is disclosed in which main components such as a heat exchanger, filter, and an air separation module, and a pressure scheduling valve are provided in a modular unit sized to provide a variable flow of nitrogen-enriched air to the aircraft spaces to be inerted. For different inert gas requirements, for example in larger aircraft, multiple modular units may be provided without redesigning the basic system. A method for inerting fuel tanks, cargo holds and other void spaces using the modular approach and pressure scheduling valve is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Jones, Richard E. Scott
  • Patent number: 5211194
    Abstract: A manually operated fuel control valve having at least two operating positions, one being an "on" position for feeding fuel through a main fuel inlet when the fuel tank is full and the other a "reserve" position for feeding fuel through a reserve fuel inlet when the fuel tank is nearly depleted. The valve includes a valve closure means which is disposed in a partial sealing relation with the reserve inlet when fuel is being fed through the main inlet. The fuel valve also includes a shear zone to cause the valve to break away from the fuel tank in the event of an accident. The internal parts of the valve are biased toward a valve closing position to immediately shift and completely close the valve against further flow of fuel upon breaking of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Shaw Aero Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Scott, Thomas G. Morgan, James Cline
  • Patent number: 4892216
    Abstract: An improved fuel filler cap for fuel tanks of motor vehicles is disclosed. A cap body member is attached by an actuator rod to an anchor disc, which mates with a tank adapter. When an actuator handle is rotated from a free to a locked position, the anchor disc is engaged with the adapter and drawn towards the underside of the cap, thus insuring a good seal between the cap and the adapter. A first spring disposed between the actuator rod and anchor disc limits the pressure in the tank, such that if an overpressure occurs, the cap is permitted to lift entirely off the adapter, quickly relieving the overpressure. A second spring is preferably provided to positively urge the anchor disc away from the cap upon release of the handle, providing superior operating feel and over-center 10 locking of the handle. The outer surface of the cap is configured so that impacts are absorbed by the adapter, preventing leakage of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Shaw Aero Development Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Scott
  • Patent number: 4824572
    Abstract: A waste water treatment facility includes a gravity flow treatment bed which receives waste effluent from a plurality of individual septic tanks. The treatment bed includes a bottom layer of small gravel particles, a layer of larger gravel particles covering the bottom layer, a strip of crushed limestone, a layer of straw or hay on the large gravel layer, and a layer of topsoil in which reeds are planted for treating the effluent. A perforated header pipe distributes the incoming effluent across the bed, and a perforated collection pipe collects the treated effluent and delivers it to a sump. The effluent passes from the sump through a chlorinator and a chlorine contact chamber before being discharged to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: Richard E. Scott
  • Patent number: D291242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignees: Takasago USA, Inc., Piezo Electric Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Harden, Richard E. Scott