Patents by Inventor Timothy F. Simmons

Timothy F. Simmons 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).

  • Flame front diverter element
    Patent number: 7000630
    Abstract: A flame front diverter element is designed to cause a minimal pressure drop under normal venting conditions when process vapors need to pass through the explosion protection system and to other equipment connected to the manifold system. In the event of a deflagration, the flame front diverter directs the high-speed pressure wave towards a bi-directional rupturable disc causing the rupturable disc to open thus creating an aspiration effect on the opposite bi-directional rupturable disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Knyrim, Timothy F. Simmons
  • Explosion protection venting system
    Patent number: 6908377
    Abstract: An explosion protection venting system has a plurality of vessels or reactors connected by a common vent line. A flame front diverter having a pair of opposing rupturable discs is connected to each one of a plurality of vessels for directing a deflagration away from the normal flow path and through an alternate path that prevents damage to nearby structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Knyrim, Timothy F. Simmons