Patents by Inventor William T. Flynn
William T. Flynn 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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Patent number: 11480273Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a first adapter, a second adapter, an inner sleeve connected to the first adapter and the second adapter, a nut connected to the first adapter and the second adapter, a sealing member connected to one of the first adapter and the second adapter, and/or an outer sleeve connected to the nut. The outer sleeve may include a chamber provided between an inner wall of the outer sleeve and an outer wall of the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Chris Zuzelski, Gary M. Jenski, Jr., William T. Flynn, William H. Newsome
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Patent number: 11280438Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling can include a first part and a second part. The first part can define a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a first valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the first part secondary fluid passageway. The second part can define a second part defining a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a second valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the second part secondary fluid passageway. In one aspect, the second part is removably connectable to the first part such that, when connected the first and second part primary passageways are placed in fluid communication with each other and the first and second valves are operable between the open and closed positions to selectively place the secondary fluid passageways of the first and second parts in fluid communication with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Gary M. Jenski, Jr., William T. Flynn
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Patent number: 11199283Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling can include a first part and a second part. The first part can define a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a first valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the first part secondary fluid passageway. The second part can define a second part defining a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a second valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the second part secondary fluid passageway. In one aspect, the second part is removably connectable to the first part such that, when connected the first and second part primary passageways are placed in fluid communication with each other and the first and second valves are operable between the open and closed positions to selectively place the secondary fluid passageways of the first and second parts in fluid communication with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Gary M. Jenski, Jr., William T. Flynn
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Patent number: 11105451Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a first adapter having at least one seal groove in an inner diameter surface of the first adapter, and at least one interruption in the inner diameter surface adjacent to the at least one seal groove. The fluid coupling may include a second adapter having an outer diameter surface engaging with at least a portion of the inner diameter surface of the first adapter to form a conductor path between the first adapter and the second adapter. The fluid coupling may further include at least one seal disposed in the at least one seal groove to provide a sealed connection between the first adapter and the second adapter. The at least one interruption may be configured to interrupt the conductor path in a region around the at least one seal.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Randolph L. Maiville, William T. Flynn
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Publication number: 20210131599Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling can include a first part and a second part. The first part can define a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a first valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the first part secondary fluid passageway. The second part can define a second part defining a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a second valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the second part secondary fluid passageway. In one aspect, the second part is removably connectable to the first part such that, when connected the first and second part primary passageways are placed in fluid communication with each other and the first and second valves are operable between the open and closed positions to selectively place the secondary fluid passageways of the first and second parts in fluid communication with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Gary M. Jenski, JR., William T. Flynn
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Publication number: 20210131598Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling can include a first part and a second part. The first part can define a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a first valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the first part secondary fluid passageway. The second part can define a second part defining a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a second valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the second part secondary fluid passageway. In one aspect, the second part is removably connectable to the first part such that, when connected the first and second part primary passageways are placed in fluid communication with each other and the first and second valves are operable between the open and closed positions to selectively place the secondary fluid passageways of the first and second parts in fluid communication with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Gary M. Jenski, JR., William T. Flynn
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Patent number: 10683954Abstract: An exemplary bulkhead connector assembly may include a housing that has an inner diameter surface, a first opening and a second opening. The assembly may further have a retainer attached to the housing and one or more feet extending radially inward from the inner diameter surface of the housing. The assembly can also include a collar that has a portion received within the first opening or the second opening. The collar may have an outer surface that cooperates with the feet of the retainer to hold a conduit within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates, Thomas A. Parrish
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Publication number: 20200049281Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a first adapter, a second adapter, an inner sleeve connected to the first adapter and the second adapter, a nut connected to the first adapter and the second adapter, a sealing member connected to one of the first adapter and the second adapter, and/or an outer sleeve connected to the nut. The outer sleeve may include a chamber provided between an inner wall of the outer sleeve and an outer wall of the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Chris Zuzelski, Gary M. Jenski, JR., William T. Flynn, William H. Newsome
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Patent number: 10359140Abstract: An exemplary bulkhead (104A) connector assembly (100) includes a housing (106) having a first opening (138) and a second opening (130). The assembly (100) may further include a collar (108) that has a portion received within one of the first and second openings. The collar (108) may be rotatable to a latched position to hold a conduit (104B) within the housing (106). Further, the assembly (100) may have a detent (118) holding the collar (108) in the latched position when the detent (118) is moved to a locked position. The detent (118) in the locked position may have an indicator surface (112) providing tactile feedback indicative of the detent (118) holding the collar (108) in the latched position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates, Thomas A. Parrish
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Publication number: 20190011068Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a first adapter having at least one seal groove in an inner diameter surface of the first adapter, and at least one interruption in the inner diameter surface adjacent to the at least one seal groove. The fluid coupling may include a second adapter having an outer diameter surface engaging with at least a portion of the inner diameter surface of the first adapter to form a conductor path between the first adapter and the second adapter. The fluid coupling may further include at least one seal disposed in the at least one seal groove to provide a sealed connection between the first adapter and the second adapter. The at least one interruption may be configured to interrupt the conductor path in a region around the at least one seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Randolph L. Maiville, William T. Flynn
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Patent number: 9739402Abstract: An annular seal for use in a fluid conveyance system that is subject to a high voltage event includes a center core having a generally tubular shape, the core having a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer core radial surfaces, and core axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The sidewalls each have a generally tubular shape and a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer sidewall radial surfaces, and first and second sidewall axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The first sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to one of the core axial surfaces, and the second sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to the other of the core axial surfaces. The center core has an electrical resistance that is less than an electrical resistance of each of the first and second sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates
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Publication number: 20170037992Abstract: An exemplary bulkhead (104A) connector assembly (100) includes a housing (106) having a first opening (138) and a second opening (130). The assembly (100) may further include a collar (108) that has a portion received within one of the first and second openings. The collar (108) may be rotatable to a latched position to hold a conduit (104B) within the housing (106). Further, the assembly (100) may have a detent (118) holding the collar (108) in the latched position when the detent (118) is moved to a locked position. The detent (118) in the locked position may have an indicator surface (112) providing tactile feedback indicative of the detent (118) holding the collar (108) in the latched position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates, Thomas A. Parrish
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Publication number: 20170030499Abstract: An exemplary bulkhead connector assembly may include a housing that has an inner diameter surface, a first opening and a second opening. The assembly may further have a retainer attached to the housing and one or more feet extending radially inward from the inner diameter surface of the housing. The assembly can also include a collar that has a portion received within the first opening or the second opening. The collar may have an outer surface that cooperates with the feet of the retainer to hold a conduit within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates, Thomas A. Parrish
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Patent number: 9397851Abstract: Techniques for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments receive, at a first port of a first switch module, a packet that includes (i) path information specifying a route to the destination switch module, (ii) a set of load/store operations to be executed by the destination switch module and (iii) return path information specifying a route from the destination switch module to the source switch module. Upon determining that the first switch module is the destination switch module, the set of load/store operations are copied from the received packet into an execution buffer for automatic execution. Once the set of load/store operations are executed, embodiments transmit the packet to a second switch module using the first port on which the packet was received.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9369298Abstract: Techniques for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments receive, at a first port of a first switch module, a packet that includes (i) path information specifying a route to the destination switch module and (ii) a set of load/store operations to be executed by the destination switch module. An indication of the first port is inserted into a return path information portion of the received packet. Upon determining that the first switch module is not the destination switch module, embodiments transmit the packet to a second switch module using a second port, the second port specified in the path information of the received packet, wherein the destination switch module is configured, upon receiving the packet, to copy the set of load/store operations into an execution buffer to be automatically executed.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9282035Abstract: Techniques are described for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments include receiving, at a first switch module, a packet that includes (i) an ordered listing of Ethernet link identifiers, specifying a path to the destination switch module and (ii) payload data to be processed at the destination switch module. Embodiments determine that the first switch module is not a destination of the packet, based on the ordered listing of Ethernet link identifiers. Additionally, an Ethernet port of the first switch module on which to transmit the packet is determined based on the ordered listing of Ethernet link identifiers. Embodiments then transmit the packet to a second switch module using the determined Ethernet port of the first switch module.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Joesph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9282036Abstract: Techniques are described for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments receive, at the source switch module, from the destination switch module, path information specifying a path from the source switch module to the destination switch module. Upon detecting an occurrence of a predefined event, a packet is generated that includes (i) the received path information and (ii) payload data to be processed at the destination switch module. Embodiments determine an Ethernet port of the source switch module on which to transmit the packet, based on the received path information. The packet is transmitted to a second switch module using the determined Ethernet port.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9282034Abstract: Techniques are described for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments include determining, at the destination switch module, a path from the source switch module to the destination switch module. Path information specifying the determined path from the source switch module to the destination switch module is transmitted from the destination switch module to the source switch module. Additionally, embodiments include receiving, at the destination switch module, from the source switch module, a packet that includes (i) at least a portion of the path information and (ii) payload data to be processed at the destination switch module, wherein the packet was routed using the at least a portion of the path information. The payload data within the received packet is processing by the destination switch module.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9276760Abstract: Techniques for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments retrieve path information specifying a route to the destination switch module. A packet is created that includes (i) at least a portion of the path information and (ii) a set of load/store operations to be executed by the destination switch module. Embodiments then transmit the packet to a first switch module using a first port, the first port specified in the retrieved path information. The first switch module is configured to transmit the packet based on the at least a portion of the path information in the packet, and the destination switch module is configured, upon receiving the packet, to copy the set of load/store operations into an execution buffer to be automatically executed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk
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Patent number: 9252965Abstract: Techniques for transmitting a packet from a source switch module to a destination switch module. Embodiments receive, at a first port of a first switch module, a packet that includes (i) path information specifying a route to the destination switch module and (ii) a set of load/store operations to be executed by the destination switch module. An indication of the first port is inserted into a return path information portion of the received packet. Upon determining that the first switch module is not the destination switch module, embodiments transmit the packet to a second switch module using a second port, the second port specified in the path information of the received packet, wherein the destination switch module is configured, upon receiving the packet, to copy the set of load/store operations into an execution buffer to be automatically executed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Joseph A. Kirscht, Bruce M. Walk