Patents by Inventor Ronan Stephens

Ronan Stephens 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: 11391491
    Abstract: A LWCO remote monitoring and diagnosing system or device features a signal processor configured to: receive signaling containing information for running a remote low water cut off (LWCO) mobile application, and also containing information about historical data related to a LWCO circuit that monitors and controls a burner of a boiler that opens and closes to provide water to the boiler depending on the water level in the boiler; and determine corresponding signaling containing information about the historical data requested based upon the signaling received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: FLUID HANDLING LLC
    Inventors: Pratik Shah, Ronan Stephens, James J. Gu, Glen E. Huse, Jaroslaw Berezowski
  • Patent number: 11009259
    Abstract: A switch assembly features an automatic switch and an electronic circuit board. The automatic switch has a common contact and a normally open switch contact to short when a boiler has sufficient water, and has the common contact and a normally closed switch contact to short when the boiler has a low water level. The electronic circuit board has a signal processor, a reset switch, and a low water status LED for providing a status indication of a low water condition that remains ON even if the water level has risen unless the reset switch is reset. The signal processor couples to the common contact, the normally closed switch contact and the normally open switch contact, senses signaling containing the status of the common contact, the normally closed switch contact and the normally open switch contact, provides corresponding signaling to turn ON the low water status LED when the water level is low, and responds to a reset switch signal and turn OFF the low water status LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: FLUID HANDLING LLC
    Inventors: Pratik Naresh Shah, Ronan Stephens, James J. Gu
  • Patent number: 10544963
    Abstract: A low water cutoff switch controller features a dual inline package (DIP) in combination with low water cutoff switch processor. The dual inline package (DIP) has DIP switches, each DIP switch configured to set in a respective application type or mode corresponding to a particular water heater model for the low water cutoff switch controller to control, and also configured to provide DIP switch signaling containing information about a respective DIP switch set. The low water cutoff switch processor is configured to respond to the DIP switch signaling, and also configured to respond to corresponding signaling containing information about a sensed water level contained in the particular water heater model being controlled by the low water cutoff switch controller, and provide control signaling containing information to control the operation of the particular water heater model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Fluid Handling LLC
    Inventors: Pratik N. Shah, Ronan Stephens, James J. Gu, Glen E. Huse, Jaroslaw Berezowski
  • Patent number: 10473507
    Abstract: A switch assembly includes an automatic type 11 switch having 1 and 2 contacts and 3 and 4 contacts with the 2 and 3 contacts being shorted together, configured to respond to a water level of a boiler, short the 1 and 2 contacts when the water level is high, short the 3 and 4 contacts when the water level is low; and an electronic circuit board having a processor configured to sense signaling containing information about the 1, 2/3 and 4 contacts, and provide control signaling containing information about the water level of the boiler. The electronic circuit board also includes a relay configured to respond to the control signaling, and turn the relay on/off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Fluid Handling LLC
    Inventors: Pratik Shah, Ronan Stephens, James J. Gu
  • Publication number: 20180283733
    Abstract: A switch assembly features an automatic switch and an electronic circuit board. The automatic switch has a common contact and a normally open switch contact to short when a boiler has sufficient water, and has the common contact and a normally closed switch contact to short when the boiler has a low water level. The electronic circuit board has a signal processor, a reset switch, and a low water status LED for providing a status indication of a low water condition that remains ON even if the water level has risen unless the reset switch is reset. The signal processor couples to the common contact, the normally closed switch contact and the normally open switch contact, senses signaling containing the status of the common contact, the normally closed switch contact and the normally open switch contact, provides corresponding signaling to turn ON the low water status LED when the water level is low, and responds to a reset switch signal and turn OFF the low water status LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Pratik Naresh SHAH, Ronan STEPHENS, James J. GU
  • Publication number: 20180038615
    Abstract: A low water cutoff switch controller features a dual inline package (DIP) in combination with low water cutoff switch processor. The dual inline package (DIP) has DIP switches, each DIP switch configured to set in a respective application type or mode corresponding to a particular water heater model for the low water cutoff switch controller to control, and also configured to provide DIP switch signaling containing information about a respective DIP switch set. The low water cutoff switch processor is configured to respond to the DIP switch signaling, and also configured to respond to corresponding signaling containing information about a sensed water level contained in the particular water heater model being controlled by the low water cutoff switch controller, and provide control signaling containing information to control the operation of the particular water heater model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Pratik N. SHAH, Ronan STEPHENS, James J. GU, Glen E. HUSE, Jaroslaw BEREZOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20170370616
    Abstract: A LWCO remote monitoring and diagnosing system or device features a signal processor configured to: receive signaling containing information for running a remote low water cut off (LWCO) mobile application, and also containing information about historical data related to a LWCO circuit that monitors and controls a burner of a boiler that opens and closes to provide water to the boiler depending on the water level in the boiler; and determine corresponding signaling containing information about the historical data requested based upon the signaling received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Pratik SHAH, Ronan STEPHENS, James J. GU, Glen E. HUSE, Jaroslaw BEREZOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20170314982
    Abstract: A switch assembly includes an automatic type 11 switch having 1 and 2 contacts and 3 and 4 contacts with the 2 and 3 contacts being shorted together, configured to respond to a water level of a boiler, short the 1 and 2 contacts when the water level is high, short the 3 and 4 contacts when the water level is low; and an electronic circuit board having a processor configured to sense signaling containing information about the 1, 2/3 and 4 contacts, and provide control signaling containing information about the water level of the boiler. The electronic circuit board also includes a relay configured to respond to the control signaling, and turn the relay on/off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Pratik SHAH, Ronan STEPHENS, James J. GU
  • Patent number: 7472795
    Abstract: An anti-sag management assembly includes a cross member operatively coupled at opposed first and second ends to brackets that are adapted for movable engagement with stationary portions of first and second telescoping slide assemblies. A slider movably engages the cross member. A first arm is operatively coupled to an arm bracket that is adapted for connection to a movable portion of the first telescoping slide assembly and to the slider. A second arm operatively coupled to a second arm bracket that is adapted for connection to the stationary portion of the first telescoping slide assembly and to the slider. Upon extension of the movable portion of the telescoping slide rail assemblies the slider is moved from a first operative position adjacent the second member bracket to a second operative position adjacent the first member bracket and upon retraction of the device the slider is moved from the second operative position to the first operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Pentair Electronic Packaging Company
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens, Donald Anderson
  • Publication number: 20050206284
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The intermediate slide element includes a rib formed therein. A mounting slide lock is disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens
  • Publication number: 20050196230
    Abstract: A universal rack mounting connector and assembly includes a base member having a first side and a second side. A plurality of rectangular tabs extend outward from the first side of the base member. A plurality of cylindrical tabs extend outward from a second side of the base member. The second side of the base member further includes a plurality of rectangular footings disposed around the cylindrical tabs. The base member further includes a plurality of apertures for receiving a fastener. The universal connector allows for the disposition of the extending tabs through a back-end of a sliding rail assembly. If the server rack uses rectangular tabs, the universal connector is positioned so the first face engages the back side of the sliding rail assembly. If the server rack uses a cylindrical tabs, the universal connector may be positioned so the second face abuts against the sliding rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens, Donald Anderson
  • Patent number: 6938967
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The intermediate slide element includes a rib formed therein. A mounting slide lock is disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Pentair Electronic Packaging Co.
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens
  • Publication number: 20050145582
    Abstract: An anti-sag management assembly includes a cross member operatively coupled at opposed first and second ends to brackets that are adapted for movable engagement with stationary portions of first and second telescoping slide assemblies. A slider movably engages the cross member. A first arm is operatively coupled to an arm bracket that is adapted for connection to a movable portion of the first telescoping slide assembly and to the slider. A second arm operatively coupled to a second arm bracket that is adapted for connection to the stationary portion of the first telescoping slide assembly and to the slider. Upon extension of the movable portion of the telescoping slide rail assemblies the slider is moved from a first operative position adjacent the second member bracket to a second operative position adjacent the first member bracket and upon retraction of the device the slider is moved from the second operative position to the first operative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens, Donald Anderson
  • Publication number: 20030141791
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The intermediate slide element includes a rib formed therein. A mounting slide lock is disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens