Patents by Inventor Russell Keene
Russell Keene 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).
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Patent number: 10345186Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible falling components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Publication number: 20170343446Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible falling components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Patent number: 9752950Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Patent number: 9657852Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Russell Keene, David R. Friswell
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Patent number: 8931519Abstract: A pin valve assembly and a method of controlling the flow of fluids comprising a pin block housing pin valves, a fluid plate with a fluid channel for fluidically communicating with the pin valves, and a fitting block housing fittings for fluidic communication with the fluid plate and for fluidic communication with fluidic components. The fluid flow through the channels of the fluid plate are controlled by the fluidic components and the pin valves.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Russell Keene, David R. Friswell, Mark Moeller, Charles Murphy, Theodore D. Ciolkosz
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Patent number: 8793880Abstract: A shaving razor adapter used to attach a disposable shaving razor cartridge of a first shaving razor configuration to a shaving razor handle of a second shaving razor configuration. The shaving razor adapter includes a first attachment portion which resembles the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the first shaving razor configuration. The first attachment portion attaches the adapter to the shaving razor cartridge of the first shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter resembles the connecting member of a shaving razor cartridge of a second shaving razor configuration that interfaces with the connecting end of the handle of the second shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter releasably attaches the adapter to the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the second shaving razor configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Stew L. Taub, Andrew Russell Keene, William Thomas O'Connor, Alejandro Carlos Lee
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Publication number: 20130340503Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Publication number: 20130340509Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Russell Keene, David R. Friswell
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Patent number: 8539819Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Patent number: 8539982Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Russell Keene, David R. Friswell
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Patent number: 8438736Abstract: A shaving blade unit has a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. A shaving blade is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion and has a blade length extending along a blade axis. A guard is disposed at the front portion of the housing. The guard includes an elastomeric member forming at least one passage extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastomeric member.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Andrew Russell Keene, Cheryl Ann Fitzgerald, Brian Patrick Watson
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Publication number: 20120216602Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Publication number: 20120144675Abstract: A shaving blade unit has a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. A shaving blade is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion and has a blade length extending along a blade axis. A guard is disposed at the front portion of the housing. The guard includes an elastomeric member forming at least one passage extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastomeric member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Andrew Russell Keene, Cheryl Ann Fitzgerald, Brian Patrick Watson
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Patent number: 8196896Abstract: A flow through injection valve having a stationary member, a movable member, a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve having a flow through internal conduit and movably positioned so that the internal conduit can interface with at least one flow through conduit in the movable member. The pin isolation valves are movably positioned so that the internal conduit is also capable of fluidically communicating with another flow through internal conduit in the movable member. The flow through injection valve can be combined with a similar flow through isolation valve to serve as a multiple valve and typically for replacing a conventional face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. The multiple valve allows flow to be transferred through without need for switching or rotating under high pressure. Movement is by rotation or translation.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventor: Russell Keene
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Patent number: 8151629Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene
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Publication number: 20110197450Abstract: A shaving razor adapter used to attach a disposable shaving razor cartridge of a first shaving razor configuration to a shaving razor handle of a second shaving razor configuration. The shaving razor adapter comprises a first attachment portion which resembles the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the first shaving razor configuration. The first attachment portion attaches the adapter to the shaving razor cartridge of the first shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter resembles the connecting member of a shaving razor cartridge of a second shaving razor configuration that interfaces with the connecting end of the handle of the second shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter releasably attaches the adapter to the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the second shaving razor configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Stew L. Taub, Andrew Russell Keene, William Thomas O'Connor, Alejandro Carlos Lee
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Patent number: 7955059Abstract: In various embodiments a fluid control device suitable for high pressure analytical instruments includes a housing having an interior surface with an end wall. The interior surface defines a chamber. A valve assembly disposed in the chamber controls the flow of fluid through the chamber. An end cap is disposed in the housing opposite the end wall to enclose the chamber. The end wall and end cap each have an opening to pass a fluid to the chamber or to remove a fluid from the chamber. The housing and end cap each has an abutment surface to receive the other abutment surface. At least one of the abutment surfaces has a plastic seal coating. A means of compression, such as a compression housing and compression sleeve, is included to engage the end cap to deform the plastic seal coating between the abutment surfaces and thereby seal the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Theodore D. Ciolkosz, Peter Kirby, Mark W. Moeller, Russell Keene, Daniel J. McCormick, Charles Murphy, Joseph A. Luongo, David R. Friswell, Theodore Dourdeville
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Patent number: 7951597Abstract: The present invention is a pressurized fluid sample injector system consisting of a sample needle, multiport valve, sample loop, metering syringe and a pressure assist pump. The speed of sample transport into the sample loop is increased by pressurizing the fluid in the system and metering the sample into the sample loop. The elevated system pressure allows the fluids to be moved faster than the vapor pressure would normally allow in a system at ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: James E. Usowicz, Theodore C. Ciolkosz, Russell Keene, Daniel J. McCormick
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Patent number: 7735878Abstract: A coupling element (1) comprising a male sealing element (5) is disclosed herein. The male sealing element comprises a first end (7), second end (9), and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The coupling element is housed within a nut (3). In one aspect, the male sealing element has a generally cylindrical shape. Also, the male sealing element defines a fluid passageway therethrough for the transmission of fluid. The male sealing element is secured to a ferrule (13) which is located within a cavity of the nut. The first end of the male sealing element defines a conical sealing surface. In one aspect, the male conical sealing surface (17) mates with a female sealing element (23) which has a receptacle that is defined by a nearly complementary conical geometry. In this aspect, the male conical sealing surface has a mismatched angle when compared to the complementary conical female sealing element.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventor: Russell Keene
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Patent number: 7596988Abstract: A device (100) for detecting a condition in a fluid system (14) and initiating a response based on the condition. The device consists of a sensor (12) that responds to a first and second condition of the fluid (13) in the system and a control means (10) that receives the responses and generates command signals in based on the received response. In a liquid chromatography system, the device is used to determine the volume of components of the fluid system. In addition, the device allow leaks to be detected and permits the fluid in the system to be transported at a optimum speed. The device is well implemented utilizing to a light emitter and light receptor that are sensitive to the fluid in either a gaseous or liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene, Richard Kent, Miguel Soares, John Heden