Patents by Inventor Ryan S. Gernentz

Ryan S. Gernentz 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).

  • Semi-active compressor valve
    Patent number: 7762521
    Abstract: A method and system for fine-tuning the motion of suction or discharge valves associated with cylinders of a reciprocating gas compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. The valve's primary driving force is conventional, but the valve also uses an electromagnetic coil to sense position of the plate (or other plugging element) and to provide an opposing force prior to impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Klaus Brun, Ryan S. Gernentz
  • Semi-Active Compressor Valve
    Publication number: 20070272178
    Abstract: A method and system for fine-tuning the motion of suction or discharge valves associated with cylinders of a reciprocating gas compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. The valve's primary driving force is conventional, but the valve also uses an electromagnetic coil to sense position of the plate (or other plugging element) and to provide an opposing force prior to impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Klaus Brun, Ryan S. Gernentz