Patents by Inventor Sean E. Rick

Sean E. Rick 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).

  • Apparatus and method for determining the thermal stability of fluids
    Patent number: 8262283
    Abstract: A thermal oxidation tester is shown for determining thermal stability of a fluid, particularly hydrocarbons when subjected to elevated temperatures. The tendency of the heated fluid to oxidize and (1) form deposits on a surface of a heater tube and (2) form solids therein, are both measured at a given flow rate, temperature and time. The measured results are used to determine whether a fluid sample passes or fails the test. Results of measurements are recorded in a memory device on one end of the heater tube on which the deposits were made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Petroleum Analyzer Company, LP
    Inventors: Guoxing Yang, David G. Anderson, Larry M. Youngblood, Fang Fang, Sean E. Rick, Larry A. Spino, Scott K. Berkhous
  • Apparatus and Method for Determining the Thermal Stability of Fluids
    Publication number: 20120014404
    Abstract: A thermal oxidation tester is shown for determining thermal stability of a fluid, particularly hydrocarbons when subjected to elevated temperatures. The tendency of the heated fluid to oxidize and (1) form deposits on a surface of a heater tube and (2) form solids therein, are both measured at a given flow rate, temperature and time. The measured results are used to determine whether a fluid sample passes or fails the test. Results of measurements are recorded in a memory device on one end of the heater tube on which the deposits were made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: PETROLEUM ANALYZER COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Guoxing Yang, David G. Anderson, Larry M. Youngblood, Fang Fang, Sean E. Rick, Larry A. Spino, Scott K. Berkhous
  • Hand lever with integrated controller
    Patent number: 6979278
    Abstract: The invention provides hand levers having integrated controllers. A hand lever according to the invention may include a housing and a horn controller that is adapted to be electrically connected to a horn. The horn controller, which may include a horn button, is coupled to the housing and is accessible from the exterior of the housing. The controller may also be a speed controller for controlling speed or cruise control. The hand lever is adapted to control at least one of transmission shift position and engine throttle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: General Signal Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Gary B. Swetish, Alan Simchayoff
  • Hand lever
    Patent number: D508227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Hand lever
    Patent number: D510310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Control unit having a hand lever
    Patent number: D510311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Control unit having a hand lever
    Patent number: D510556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Control unit having a hand lever
    Patent number: D510557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Control unit having a hand lever
    Patent number: D510558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Hand lever
    Patent number: D510559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Hand lever
    Patent number: D512364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Benjamin S. Barrall, Gary B. Swetish
  • Forklift
    Patent number: D384476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Jay B. Stotts
  • Forklift
    Patent number: D386872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.
    Inventors: Sean E. Rick, Jay B. Stotts