Patents by Inventor Steven C. Ryder

Steven C. Ryder 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).

  • Tunable anticipatory output response valve control
    Patent number: 6305397
    Abstract: A valve control apparatus for generating an anticipatory output response for controlling a fluid flow in a fluid flow line includes a valve provided inside the fluid flow line, at least one sensor for providing at least one input signal, the at least one input signal responsive to properties of the fluid flow in advance of the valve, and a letdown back-pressure controller receiving the at least one input signal and providing a tunable output signal for selectively opening and closing the valve to vary flow in the flow line responsive to the at least one input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventor: Steven C. Ryder
  • Tunable anticipatory output response valve control
    Patent number: 6216728
    Abstract: A valve control apparatus for generating an anticipatory output response for controlling a fluid flow in a fluid flow line includes a valve provided inside the fluid flow line, at least one sensor for providing at least one input signal, said at least one input signal responsive to properties of said fluid flow in advance of said valve, and a letdown back-pressure controller receiving said at least one input signal and providing a tunable output signal for selectively opening and closing said valve to vary flow in the flow line responsive to said at least one input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: CE Nuclear Power LLC
    Inventor: Steven C. Ryder