Patents by Inventor Todd M. Ables

Todd M. Ables 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).

  • Valve for an expandable gas or liquid distribution system
    Patent number: 7467640
    Abstract: A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the male connector with the female connector. An output port is switchably connected to the passageway by the electromagnetic switch. The male connector on one face can be coupled to the female connector on another electromagnetic switch, forming a line or chain of electromagnetic switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Norgren, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bordonaro, Christopher Bezzina, Mark Pevoteaux, Todd M. Ables, Stephen Fiondella, Jeff Sherrel
  • Valve for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system
    Patent number: 7451778
    Abstract: A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the male connector with the female connector. An output port is switchably connected to the passageway by the electromagnetic switch. The male connector on one face can be coupled to the female connector on another electromagnetic switch, forming a line or chain of electromagnetic switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Norgren, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bordonaro, Christopher Bezzina, Mark Pevoteaux, Todd M. Ables, Stephen Fiondella, Jeff Sherrel
  • Valve for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system
    Patent number: 7261122
    Abstract: A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the male connector with the female connector. An output port is switchably connected to the passageway by the electromagnetic switch. The male connector on one face can be coupled to the female connector on another electromagnetic switch, forming a line or chain of electromagnetic switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: IMI Norgren, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bordonaro, Christopher Bezzina, Mark Pevoteaux, Todd M. Ables, Stephen Fiondella, Jeff Sherrel
  • Expandable gas or fluid distribution system
    Patent number: 7261121
    Abstract: A system and method for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system is disclosed. The expandable distribution system comprises at least one device, an endcap, and an inlet piece. The electromagnetic switch is removably coupled to the endcap and the inlet piece such that the distribution system can be expanded by adding another device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Norgren, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bordonaro, Christopher Bezzina, Mark Pevoteaux, Todd M. Ables, Stephen Fiondella, Jeff Sherrel
  • Pressure gage for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system
    Patent number: 7194911
    Abstract: A system and method for a pressure gage assembly for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system is disclosed. The pressure gage assembly comprises a pressure gage with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The pressure gage assembly has a passageway connecting the male connector with the female connector. The pressure gage is coupled to the passageway. The male connector on one face can be coupled to the female connector on another device, forming a line or chain of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Norgren, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bordonaro, Christopher Bezzina, Mark Pevoteaux, Todd M. Ables, Stephen Fiondella, Jeff Sherrel