Patents by Inventor Rick D. Atton

Rick D. Atton 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).

  • Power generating meter
    Patent number: 6886414
    Abstract: Flow device for generating electrical power from fluid flow. The device comprises rotatable structure driven by the fluid, which in turn drives a magnetic field generator. A magnetic sensor responsive to the magnetic field generates electrical power for powering external devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Dresser, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco M. Gutierrez, Rick D. Atton
  • Power generating meter
    Publication number: 20040206174
    Abstract: Flow device for generating electrical power from fluid flow. The device comprises rotatable structure driven by the fluid, which in turn drives a magnetic field generator. A magnetic sensor responsive to the magnetic field generates electrical power for powering external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Francisco M. Gutierrez, Rick D. Atton