Patents by Inventor Terri J. Mertens

Terri J. Mertens 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).

  • Magnet keeper assembly method
    Patent number: 9666347
    Abstract: A magnet assembly (200) is provided that comprises a magnet keeper (204) configured to hold at least one magnet (202). The bracket (208) is configured to receive the magnet keeper (204) and also configured to be attachable to a flowmeter (5) sensor assembly (10). A first surface (216) is formed on the magnet keeper (204), and a second surface (218) is formed on the bracket (208), wherein the first and second surfaces (216, 218) are configured to mate so to provide a radial alignment of the magnet keeper (204) that is within a predefined radial tolerance range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: David Skinkle, Terri J Mertens
  • MAGNET KEEPER ASSEMBLY METHOD
    Publication number: 20160203909
    Abstract: A magnet assembly (200) is provided that comprises a magnet keeper (204) configured to hold at least one magnet (202). The bracket (208) is configured to receive the magnet keeper (204) and also configured to be attachable to a flowmeter (5) sensor assembly (10). A first surface (216) is formed on the magnet keeper (204), and a second surface (218) is formed on the bracket (208), wherein the first and second surfaces (216, 218) are configured to mate so to provide a radial alignment of the magnet keeper (204) that is within a predefined radial tolerance range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: David SKINKLE, Terri J. Mertens
  • Magnet keeper assembly and related method
    Patent number: 9368264
    Abstract: A magnet assembly (200) is provided that comprises a magnet keeper (204) configured to hold at least one magnet (202). The bracket (208) is configured to receive the magnet keeper (204) and also configured to be attachable to a flowmeter (5) sensor assembly (10). A first surface (216) is formed on the magnet keeper (204), and a second surface (218) is formed on the bracket (208), wherein the first and second surfaces (216, 218) are configured to mate so to provide a radial alignment of the magnet keeper (204) that is within a predefined radial tolerance range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: David Skinkle, Terri J Mertens
  • MAGNET KEEPER ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20160071639
    Abstract: A magnet assembly (200) is provided that comprises a magnet keeper (204) configured to hold at least one magnet (202). The bracket (208) is configured to receive the magnet keeper (204) and also configured to be attachable to a flowmeter (5) sensor assembly (10). A first surface (216) is formed on the magnet keeper (204), and a second surface (218) is formed on the bracket (208), wherein the first and second surfaces (216, 218) are configured to mate so to provide a radial alignment of the magnet keeper (204) that is within a predefined radial tolerance range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: David Skinkle, Terri J. Mertens