Patents by Inventor Richard R. Kinney

Richard R. Kinney 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).

  • Homogenization valve
    Patent number: 5899564
    Abstract: An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homogenization zone. Preferably some overlap is provided, however, to contribute to the stability of the valves and avoid destructive chattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: APV Homogenizer Group, Div. of APV North America
    Inventors: Richard R. Kinney, William D. Pandolfe, R. Daniel Ferguson
  • Homogenization valve
    Patent number: 5749650
    Abstract: An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homogenization zone. Preferably some overlap is provided, however, to contribute to the stability of the valves and avoid destructive chattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: APV Homogenizer Group, a Division of APV North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Kinney, William D. Pandolfe, R. Daniel Ferguson