Patents by Inventor Robert W. Stiles

Robert W. Stiles 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: 8019479
    Abstract: A pumping system includes a pump for moving water. In one aspect, this is in connection with performance of an operation. The system includes a variable speed motor operatively connected to drive the pump. A value indicative of flow rate of water is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow rate indicative value toward a constant. A value indicative of flow pressure is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow pressure indicative value toward a constant. A selection is made between flow rate control and flow pressure control. In another aspect, the pump is controlled to perform a first operation, and is operated to perform a second water operation. Control of operation of the pump to perform the first water operation is altered in response to operation of the pump to perform the second operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Stiles, Lars Hoffmann Berthelsen, Ronald B. Robol, Christopher R. Yahnker, Everett Cox, Donald Steen, Kevin Murphy, Walter J. Woodcock, Jr., Daniel J. Hruby, Peter Westermann-Rasmussen, Gert Kjaer, Einar Kjartan Runarsson, Arne Fink Hansen, Alberto Morando, Florin Lungeanu, Nils-Ole Harvest
  • Patent number: 6000423
    Abstract: A system for maintaining gas pressure within a gas delivery system. This system contains a first gas flow straightener, a contaminant separation tank, an inlet manifold, a rotary positive displacement compressor, a second gas flow straightener, a radiator, an oil separator/gas receiver tank, and a third gas flow straightener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG)
    Inventors: Bruce D. Roloson, Ewan Choroszylow, Giovanni Aquino, Paul M. Crvelin, Robert W. Stiles
  • Patent number: 5810309
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas cylinder mounting assembly is disclosed for supporting and coupling a compressed natural gas cylinder to the underside of a natural gas vehicle. The compressed natural gas cylinder mounting assembly has a pair of mounting bracket assemblies with one mounting bracket assembly coupled to each end of the compressed natural gas cylinder. Each of the mounting bracket assemblies has a pair of structural beams which are coupled to the underside of the vehicle and a pair of vertical mounting plates coupled to the ends of the structural beams and then attached to the underside of the vehicle. Each of the mounting brackets includes a cylinder brace with a pair of clamping bands for engaging and encircling the compressed natural gas cylinder. In an alternate embodiment, the structural beams are extendible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley J. Augustine, John W. Richardson, Kenneth W. Ham, Robert W. Stiles