Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Hodapp
Thomas R. Hodapp 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).
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Publication number: 20250003525Abstract: A vacuum valve for high/ultra-high vacuum systems includes a valve housing defining a passage connecting a first and a second opening of the housing. A valve body and a complementary seat is disposed in the passage, the valve body and/or the seat including a seal and the valve body being movable in a linear axial direction along between an open position and a closed position. The valve body cooperates with the seat in the closed position so as to close the first opening gas-tightly. An electromechanical actuation unit for actuating the valve body includes an electric motor and a mechanical conversion unit with an input portion drivingly connected to the motor and an output portion drivingly connected to the valve body. The conversion unit converts a rotational output of the electrical motor into a linear movement of an output portion to move the valve body in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Thomas R. HODAPP, Sean A. CASAROTTI, David W. CRONE
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Patent number: 12104715Abstract: A vacuum valve for high/ultra-high vacuum systems includes a valve housing defining a passage connecting a first and a second opening of the housing. A valve body and a complementary seat is disposed in the passage, the valve body and/or the seat including a seal and the valve body being movable in a linear axial direction along between an open position and a closed position. The valve body cooperates with the seat in the closed position so as to close the first opening gas-tightly. An electromechanical actuation unit for actuating the valve body includes an electric motor and a mechanical conversion unit with an input portion drivingly connected to the motor and an output portion drivingly connected to the valve body. The conversion unit converts a rotational output of the electrical motor into a linear movement of an output portion to move the valve body in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Thomas R. Hodapp, Sean A. Casarotti, David W. Crone
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Publication number: 20230287993Abstract: A vacuum valve for high/ultra-high vacuum systems includes a valve housing defining a passage connecting a first and a second opening of the housing. A valve body and a complementary seat is disposed in the passage, the valve body and/or the seat including a seal and the valve body being movable in a linear axial direction along between an open position and a closed position. The valve body cooperates with the seat in the closed position so as to close the first opening gas-tightly. An electromechanical actuation unit for actuating the valve body includes an electric motor and a mechanical conversion unit with an input portion drivingly connected to the motor and an output portion drivingly connected to the valve body. The conversion unit converts a rotational output of the electrical motor into a linear movement of an output portion to move the valve body in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Thomas R. HODAPP, Sean A. CASAROTTI, David W. CRONE
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Patent number: 9926932Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust valve (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E), comprising a valve body (12), wherein the first end of the valve body is provided with a fluid inlet (15); the sidewall of the valve body is provided with at least one fluid outlet (17) in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (15) and a valve flap (20) for opening or closing the fluid outlet; and the axis direction of the fluid outlet (17) is inclined relative to that of the fluid inlet (15). Further disclosed is a compressor comprising the above-mentioned exhaust valve. The exhaust valve has a relatively low fluid resistance, and is able to significantly reduce the pressure drop in the compressor due to the exhaust valve, so that the operating efficiency of the compressor is increased.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Thomas R. Hodapp, Zhigang Fang, Qiang Liu, Hongshan Li
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Publication number: 20160201673Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust valve (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E), comprising a valve body (12), wherein the first end of the valve body is provided with a fluid inlet (15); the sidewall of the valve body is provided with at least one fluid outlet (17) in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (15) and a valve flap (20) for opening or closing the fluid outlet; and the axis direction of the fluid outlet (17) is inclined relative to that of the fluid inlet (15). Further disclosed is a compressor comprising the above-mentioned exhaust valve. The exhaust valve has a relatively low fluid resistance, and is able to significantly reduce the pressure drop in the compressor due to the exhaust valve, so that the operating efficiency of the compressor is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Michael M. PEREVOZCHIKOV, Thomas R. HODAPP, Zhigang FANG, Qiang LIU, Hongshan LI
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Patent number: 8342795Abstract: A support member for a compressor having a shell may include a hub receiving a load from the compressor, at least three spokes radially extending from the hub, and at least three attachment locations attaching the at least three spokes to the shell. The support member may further include at least one connecting portion extending between at least two of the at least three spokes to transmit a load between the at least two spokes, whereby the at least one connecting portion is spaced apart and separated from the shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas R. Hodapp
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Patent number: 8002528Abstract: A compressor includes a shell, a compression mechanism, a motor, a base member, and a mounting foot. The compression mechanism is disposed within the shell and the motor is drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The base member is coupled to the shell and a mounting foot is fixed to the base member. The mounting foot includes a mounting aperture extending therethrough and a slot intersecting the aperture that attenuates vibrations within an operating frequency range of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Hodapp, Robert J. Comparin, Parag H. Mathuria, Daniel L. McSweeney
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Publication number: 20090269192Abstract: A support member for a compressor having a shell may include a hub receiving a load from the compressor, at least three spokes radially extending from the hub, and at least three attachment locations attaching the at least three spokes to the shell. The support member may further include at least one connecting portion extending between at least two of the at least three spokes to transmit a load between the at least two spokes, whereby the at least one connecting portion is spaced apart and separated from the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Thomas R. Hodapp
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Publication number: 20080219865Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a compression mechanism, a motor, a base member, and a mounting foot. The compression mechanism may be disposed within the shell and the motor may be drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The base member may be coupled to the shell and a mounting foot may be fixed to the base member. The mounting foot may include a mounting aperture extending therethrough and a slot intersecting said aperture that attenuates vibrations within an operating frequency range of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Thomas R. Hodapp, Robert J. Comparin, Parag H. Mathuria, Daniel L. McSweeney