Patents by Inventor Steven Dill

Steven Dill 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: 10968617
    Abstract: A lift station maintenance device having as its essential features, a circular housing constructed from bars, interleaving self-centering augers for lifting flushable wipes through the system, spring snap options for retaining the bar in slots in top and base plates, and capability to remove large flushable wipes or equivalent materials from liquid sewage systems without clogging. Also disclosed is a lift station maintenance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Terry Duperon, Steven Dill
  • Publication number: 20200385974
    Abstract: A lift station maintenance device having as its essential features, a circular housing constructed from bars, interleaving self-centering augers for lifting flushable wipes through the system, spring snap options for retaining the bar in slots in top and base plates, and capability to remove large flushable wipes or equivalent materials from liquid sewage systems without clogging. Also disclosed is a lift station maintenance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Terry DUPERON, Steven DILL
  • Patent number: 10393302
    Abstract: A flange fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a fitting center port, a plurality of fitting mounts, inner and outer seal surfaces, fluid communication ports, and a connections surface. The fitting center port extends through the fitting for passing a primary fluid flow. The fitting mounts are spaced radially away from the center port for receiving fasteners. The inner and outer seal surfaces are predominantly flat. The fluid communication ports for pass a secondary fluid flow and fluid communication ports extend through the fitting from between the inner and outer seal surfaces to the connection surface between the inner sleeve connection and the outer connection. The connection surface is on a side of the fitting opposing the seal surfaces. The connection surface includes an inner sleeve connection and an outer connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Dill, David E. Diaz, Matthew J. Howlett
  • Patent number: 10054057
    Abstract: A drainage assembly (68) includes a first segment (70A) with a first inner tube (76A) defining a first inner tube passage (78A), a first outer tube (72A) concentrically disposed around the first inner tube (76A) and defining a first outer tube passage (74A), and a first fitting (80A) disposed on an end of the first segment (70A). The first fitting (80A) has a first inner passage (82A) in fluid communication with the first inner tube passage (78A) and a first outer passage (84A) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A). A plate (88) is positioned adjacent the first fitting (80A). The plate (88) has a second inner passage (90) in fluid communication with the first inner passage (82A) on one side, and a second outer passage (92) in fluid communication with the first outer passage (84A) on the one side. Also included is a drainage line (104) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brittany Zabinski, Steven Dill, Matthew J. Howlett, Gregory S. Sheiferstein
  • Patent number: 9982821
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a double wall pipe assembly may comprise a coupling, a first pipe, a second pipe, a first piloted flange and second piloted flange. The coupling may define a minor diameter receivable slot and a major diameter receivable slot. The double wall pipe may be configured to conduct a fluid. The double wall pipe operatively coupled to the coupling. The double wall pipe may comprise a first pipe, a second pipe, a first piloted flange, and a second piloted flange. The second pipe may be sleeved over the first pipe. The first piloted flange may be operatively coupled to the first pipe. The first piloted flange may be installable in the minor diameter receivable slot. The second piloted flange may be coupled to the second pipe. The second piloted flange may be installable in the major diameter receivable slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Scheiferstein, Steven Dill
  • Patent number: 9874147
    Abstract: A V-band clamp includes a V-band segment that has a V-groove and is configured to generally circumscribe a flange of a first component and a flange of a second component. The V-band segment has a coupling element that is configured to couple the V-band clamp to a third component. The V-band clamp also has a latch disposed on the V-band segment that is configured to tighten the V-band clamp about the flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Snape, Matthew J. Howlett, Steven Dill
  • Patent number: 9829124
    Abstract: A double wall tube assembly includes an inner tube extending in an axial direction between two opposed ends of the inner tube. A sleeve fitting is mounted to one end of the inner tube. An outer tube outboard of the inner tube extends in the axial direction between two opposed ends of the outer tube. A collar fitting is mounted to one end of the outer tube wherein the collar fitting is outboard of the sleeve fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Steven Dill
  • Publication number: 20170209819
    Abstract: Rake systems for cleaning water streams and new and novel components for such rake systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Tammy Bernier, Steven Dill, Terry Duperon, Michael A. Woodley, Kenneth S. Blanchard, Daniel A. Courser, JR., Bryce Funchion, Janet K. LaFave
  • Publication number: 20170198639
    Abstract: A drainage assembly (68) includes a first segment (70A) with a first inner tube (76A) defining a first inner tube passage (78A), a first outer tube (72A) concentrically disposed around the first inner tube (76A) and defining a first outer tube passage (74A), and a first fitting (80A) disposed on an end of the first segment (70A). The first fitting (80A) has a first inner passage (82A) in fluid communication with the first inner tube passage (78A) and a first outer passage (84A) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A). A plate (88) is positioned adjacent the first fitting (80A). The plate (88) has a second inner passage (90) in fluid communication with the first inner passage (82A) on one side, and a second outer passage (92) in fluid communication with the first outer passage (84A) on the one side. Also included is a drainage line (104) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Brittany Zabinski, Steven Dill, Matthew J. Howlett, Gregory S. Sheiferstein
  • Publication number: 20160296863
    Abstract: A bar screen rake for rake screens. The bar screen rake comprises an elongated, flat bar having teeth projecting from one edge. The teeth have variable lengths that are in predetermined patterns, the bar screen rake also has a means on an edge opposite the teeth, of attaching the bar screen rake to a rake screen apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Dill, Kenneth S. Blanchard, Daniel A. Courser, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160208706
    Abstract: A V-band clamp includes a V-band segment that has a V-groove and is configured to generally circumscribe a flange of a first component and a flange of a second component. The V-band segment has a coupling element that is configured to couple the V-band clamp to a third component. The V-band clamp also has a latch disposed on the V-band segment that is configured to tighten the V-band clamp about the flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan Snape, Matthew J. Howlett, Steven Dill
  • Publication number: 20150369413
    Abstract: A flange fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a fitting center port, a plurality of fitting mounts, inner and outer seal surfaces, fluid communication ports, and a connections surface. The fitting center port extends through the fitting for passing a primary fluid flow. The fitting mounts are spaced radially away from the center port for receiving fasteners. The inner and outer seal surfaces are predominantly flat. The fluid communication ports for pass a secondary fluid flow and fluid communication ports extend through the fitting from between the inner and outer seal surfaces to the connection surface between the inner sleeve connection and the outer connection. The connection surface is on a side of the fitting opposing the seal surfaces. The connection surface includes an inner sleeve connection and an outer connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Dill, David E. Diaz, Matthew J. Howlett
  • Publication number: 20150369400
    Abstract: A double wall tube assembly includes an inner tube extending in an axial direction between two opposed ends of the inner tube. A sleeve fitting is mounted to one end of the inner tube. An outer tube outboard of the inner tube extends in the axial direction between two opposed ends of the outer tube. A collar fitting is mounted to one end of the outer tube wherein the collar fitting is outboard of the sleeve fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Dill
  • Publication number: 20150027943
    Abstract: Rake systems for cleaning water streams and new and novel components for such rake systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Tammy Bernier, Steven Dill, Terry Duperon, Michael A. Woodley, Kenneth S. Blanchard, Daniel A. Courser, JR., Bryce Funchion, Janet K. LaFave
  • Publication number: 20140261797
    Abstract: A tube fitting according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing and a tee fitting integrated with the housing to form a monolithic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Raphael Lior, Steven Dill, Nelson A. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20140220151
    Abstract: The invention provides a multivitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin with substantially improved resistance to reactions that lead to darkening and/or spotting and reactions that may reduce the potency of oxidizable vitamins. The composition is a multivitamin and mineral composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin wherein the composition is substantially free of mobile bound water. The invention also includes methods for making such a composition and methods of preventing or reducing oxidation, improving the stability of oxidizable vitamins, and stabilizing the disintegration time of a multi-vitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Alan M. Goldberg, Steven Dills, William Mark, Bruce Sutton, Chad Byerley
  • Patent number: 8491937
    Abstract: The invention provides a multivitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin with substantially improved resistance to reactions that lead to darkening and/or spotting and reactions that may reduce the potency of oxidizable vitamins. The composition is a multivitamin and mineral composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin wherein the composition is substantially free of mobile bound water. The invention also includes methods for making such a composition and methods of preventing or reducing oxidation, improving the stability of oxidizable vitamins, and stabilizing the disintegration time of a multi-vitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Alan M. Goldberg, Steven Dills, William Mark, Bruce Sutton, Chad Byerley
  • Publication number: 20080199534
    Abstract: The invention provides a multivitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin with substantially improved resistance to reactions that lead to darkening and/or spotting and reactions that may reduce the potency of oxidizable vitamins. The composition is a multivitamin and mineral composition comprising at least one polyvalent metal and at least one oxidizable vitamin wherein the composition is substantially free of mobile bound water. The invention also includes methods for making such a composition and methods of preventing or reducing oxidation, improving the stability of oxidizable vitamins, and stabilizing the disintegration time of a multi-vitamin and mineral nutritional supplement composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Alan M. Goldberg, Steven Dills, William Mark, Bruce Sutton, Chad Byerley