Patents by Inventor Steven A. DeHerrera

Steven A. DeHerrera 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: 10458293
    Abstract: Provided is a metering plate for a poppet-style valve in which the metering plate includes a peripheral edge structure that reduces the impact of edge variation as a result of typical manufacturing tolerances. The peripheral edge structure is located at the sealing surface and extends from the peripheral surface of the metering plate so as to avoid a sharp edge at the outer diameter of the metering plate. In embodiments, the peripheral edge structure is a chamfered surface or a curved surface. Small dimensional deviations from these surfaces resulting from typical manufacturing tolerances do not have a significant effect on the discharge coefficient of the metering plate. In this way, the discharge coefficients of poppet-style valves across a fluid admission system are contained in a much tighter range, thereby enhancing the efficiency of and control over the fluid admission system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Woodward, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Farrow, Jerrod C. Pedley, Roger M. Kifer, Steven A. DeHerrera
  • Publication number: 20190024541
    Abstract: Provided is a metering plate for a poppet-style valve in which the metering plate includes a peripheral edge structure that reduces the impact of edge variation as a result of typical manufacturing tolerances. The peripheral edge structure is located at the sealing surface and extends from the peripheral surface of the metering plate so as to avoid a sharp edge at the outer diameter of the metering plate. In embodiments, the peripheral edge structure is a chamfered surface or a curved surface. Small dimensional deviations from these surfaces resulting from typical manufacturing tolerances do not have a significant effect on the discharge coefficient of the metering plate. In this way, the discharge coefficients of poppet-style valves across a fluid admission system are contained in a much tighter range, thereby enhancing the efficiency of and control over the fluid admission system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Woodward, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Farrow, Jerrod C. Pedley, Roger M. Kifer, Steven A. DeHerrera
  • Patent number: 9429120
    Abstract: A feedthrough device includes first and second opposing outer end faces. The feedthrough device includes an opening, between the first and second opposing outer end faces, that allows fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the feedthrough device. A conductor extends through the feedthrough device from the first end face, through the interior, to the second end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Woodward, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger M. Kifer, Steven A. DeHerrera, Gregory J. Brodsack, Timothy J. Farrow
  • Publication number: 20140117118
    Abstract: A feedthrough device includes first and second opposing outer end faces. The feedthrough device includes an opening, between the first and second opposing outer end faces, that allows fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the feedthrough device. A conductor extends through the feedthrough device from the first end face, through the interior, to the second end face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Roger M. Kifer, Steven A. DeHerrera, Gregory J. Brodsack, Timothy J. Farrow
  • Patent number: D817753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Woodward, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerrod Pedley, Roger M. Kifer, Steven A. DeHerrera