Patents Issued in July 2, 2019
  • Patent number: 10337604
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the position of a gearbox actuator in charge of engaging a ratio at the end of a preliminary phase of synchronizing two shafts of the gearbox via a torque-driven traction machine to bring the speed difference of the two shafts within a range enabling the mechanical coupling thereof. The method ensures that the speed measured on one of the two shafts converges with a speed observed as a function of the inertia value observed on this shaft relative to the value expected as a function of the gearbox actuator, and of an estimation of the machine torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ludovic Merienne
  • Patent number: 10337605
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic or pneumatic operating device for operating actuators in a motor vehicle transmission. At least two actuation cylinders are provided, each containing a cylinder housing. An actuation piston is guided therein along a cylinder axis in a longitudinally displaceable manner. Each actuation piston can be hydraulically or pneumatically loaded and is operatively connected to one of the actuators. The actuation cylinders are combined into a unit which can be flange-mounted on or in a transmission housing of the motor vehicle transmission. A sensor for detecting the position of a signal element arranged on each actuation piston is associated with each cylinder housing. An electrical interface, which is signal-connected to the sensors, is integrated in the unit, via which interface the sensors can be mutually contacted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FTE automotove GmbH
    Inventors: Egid Macht, Roland Stössel, Reinhold Stöhr, Karin Fecke, Dietmar Fuchs, Alexander Reul, Wilhelm Will, Christian Voigt, Wilhelm Heubner
  • Patent number: 10337606
    Abstract: A shift control device for an automatic transmission is provided with an automatic shift mode and a manual shift mode instructed by a manual operation of a driver. The shift control device includes at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code that cause the shift control device to measure a following distance between an own vehicle and a front vehicle, measure an accelerator opening of an engine, judge whether the measured following distance is equal to or less than a predetermined set value if a downshift is instructed by a manual operation of the driver and the measured accelerator opening is fully closed, and determine a target shift stage based on the following distance if the following distance is equal to or less than the set value. Accordingly, the shift control device downshifts to the target shift stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Noguchi
  • Patent number: 10337607
    Abstract: A hydraulic system of a transmission includes a controller, a pump, a fluid circuit fluidly coupled to the pump, a pressure regulator for regulating pressure in the fluid circuit, a cooler circuit fluidly coupled to the pressure regulator, a filter disposed in the fluid circuit downstream from the cooler circuit, and a bypass circuit disposed in the fluid circuit and fluidly coupled to the pressure regulator. The bypass circuit includes a valve movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, a first portion of fluid flowing from the pressure regulator flows through the bypass circuit and a second portion of the fluid flows through the cooler circuit and filter. In the closed position, the fluid flowing from the pressure regulator only flows through the cooler circuit and filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ALLISON TRANSMISSION, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Dewey, Randall R. Kirk, Charles F. Long
  • Patent number: 10337608
    Abstract: A drive apparatus includes an internal sump and a center section having a pump running surface for mounting a pump cylinder block and at least one motor running surface for mounting at least one motor cylinder block. A brake mechanism includes set of brake rod guides are formed in and extend from the center section adjacent the pump running surface and the one or more motor running surfaces for supporting one or more brake rods. The brake rods may engage the motor cylinder blocks at oblique angle thereto, to provide a braking force. The brake mechanism may include a brake shaft, and a brake arm attached thereto and operatively engaged to the brake rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Thomas J. Langenfeld
  • Patent number: 10337609
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission, a transmission control system, and a method is provided. The control system is configured to determine whether a predetermined condition is met for applying a clutch critical pressure to an applied clutch. The clutch critical pressure is less than line pressure and is a pressure at which the clutch may slip upon experiencing a predetermined torque disturbance level. The control system is configured to command the clutch critical pressure to be applied to the clutch if the predetermined condition is met. The control system is further configured to determine whether the clutch is slipping beyond a predetermined threshold, and if the clutch is slipping beyond the predetermined threshold, command a clutch slip control scheme to be applied to the clutch that is configured to bring a clutch slip of the clutch under the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Chunhao J Lee, Dongxu Li, Farzad Samie, Chi-kuan Kao, Kumar V Hebbale
  • Patent number: 10337610
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is gear actuator for dual clutch transmission, including: a driving motor having a driving shaft formed with gear part, a pair of first and second gears gear-coupled to the gear part, first and second guide cams respectively connected to the first and second gears to rotate, a first power transfer unit transferring or cutting off the power from the driving motor to the first guide cam according to rotating direction of the first gear, a second power transfer unit transferring or cutting off the power from the driving motor to the second guide cam according to rotating direction of the second gear, a first finger shaft linearly moved by rotation of the first guide cam and performing a selection operation of an odd-numbered stage, and a second finger shaft linearly moved by rotation of the second guide cam and performing a selection operation of an even-numbered stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI DYMOS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Seung Ik Kang, Man Bok Lee
  • Patent number: 10337611
    Abstract: A variable-speed drive device for a power unit to be used in a vehicle equipped with a stopper pin passed through an opening in a master arm for regulating the amount of rotary movement of the master arm. Shock-absorbing device is provided on the master arm or the stopper pin At least a part of the shock-absorbing device is formed to project into the path along which the stopper pin moves relative to the opening of the master arm, from a stopper pin outer surface or from edge portions of a defining edge of the opening in the master arm onto extension of the stopper pin path. As a result, even if the master arm and the stopper pin contact one another at high speed, it is possible to suppress the sound of contact and suppress an increase in the weight of a stopper pin fixing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Fujimoto, Hiroyuki Makita, Masashi Koyanagi, Yoshinobu Shiomi, Jun Adachi, Junya Ono
  • Patent number: 10337612
    Abstract: A gear selection recommendation can be displayed in a vehicle having a transmission to be actuated manually. The gear selection recommendation can be calculated based on a present deceleration setpoint value to be ascertained by a control unit. A gear suitable for generating an engine braking force corresponding to the present deceleration setpoint value is calculated and the calculated gear is displayed as the gear selection recommendation on a display unit included in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventor: Johann Ringal
  • Patent number: 10337613
    Abstract: Control systems and methods for a vehicle comprising an automatic transmission utilize a sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of an engine of the vehicle. A controller of the vehicle is configured to detect an imminent shift of the automatic transmission based on the measured operating parameter of the engine. In response to detecting the imminent shift of the automatic transmission, the controller is configured to decrease torque output of the engine by a desired amount by enleaning an air/fuel charge provided to a cylinder of the engine. After decreasing the torque output of the engine by the desired amount, the controller is configured to control the automatic transmission to perform the shift. The decreasing of the engine torque output provides for a smoother shift of the automatic transmission and increased engine fuel economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: William P Attard, Phillipp A Seyfried
  • Patent number: 10337614
    Abstract: A piston is the driven component within a pump. The piston is driven along a longitudinal axis to pump a fluid through the pump. The fluid flows through the piston between an upstream end of the pump and a downstream end of the pump. The piston outputs the fluid into the downstream end of the pump at a vector offset from the longitudinal axis, thereby inducing rotation of the piston throughout the pumping process. Rotating the piston encourages even wear on various components within the pump, such as sealing rings surrounding the piston, thereby increasing the lifespan of the components and increasing the efficiency of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeromy D. Horning, Christopher A. Lins, James A. Klaverkamp
  • Patent number: 10337615
    Abstract: A machine having one or more cylinders, each cylinder having an inner surface configured to engage a circumferential surface of a piston ring of a piston thereby defining a contact zone between the inner surface of the cylinder and the circumferential surface of the piston ring, the inner surface having at least one recess indented into the inner surface, wherein the ratio of the dimension of the recess in the direction of travel of the piston to the dimension of the contact zone in the direction of travel of the piston is in the range of approximately 1:5 to 3:5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Ian Graham Pegg
  • Patent number: 10337616
    Abstract: A mechanical seal assembly has two axially-spaced apart seals and including a rotary component that includes rotational members of each axially-spaced apart seal and a stationary component that includes stationary sealing members of each seal. A sleeve is located radially inwards of the rotational sealing members. An element, such as fluid ports, directs barrier or buffer fluid towards the sleeve and between the two axially-spaced apart seals. The sleeve is provided on its outer surface with means, such as recesses or protuberances, which displace barrier/buffer fluid axially towards both axially-spaced apart seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AES Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Parkin
  • Patent number: 10337617
    Abstract: A combination seal assembly includes: at least one can structure; a primary seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one seal lip; and a scraper seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one scraper lip. The at least one can structure supports the primary seal and the scraper seal and allows simultaneous installation of the at least one can structure, the primary seal, and the scraper seal into a hardware space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek N. Desjardins, Samuel D. Wagoner, Jeffrey A. Baehl, Matthew C. Cole, Harlan H. Hart
  • Patent number: 10337618
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member defines a first central passage, and the second member defines a second central passage, both of which extend along a central axis. An input shaft of a steering gear extends through the first and second central passages. The second member is attached to the input shaft, and is rotatable with the input shaft about the central axis relative to the first member. An outer seal is disposed between and in sealing engagement with the first member and the second member. An inner seal is supported by and moveable with the second member. The inner seal is disposed in sealing engagement with second member and the input shaft of the steering gear. The second member is PTFE fiber filled acetal, and the outer seal is glass filled PTFE to reduce noise generated by relative movement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC.
    Inventor: Todd E. Allen
  • Patent number: 10337619
    Abstract: A seal ring having a sealing surface (22) includes first and second portions (24, 26), and may be configured for mating with a mating ring. The first portion (24) may include a first surface roughness, the second portion (26) may include a second surface roughness, and the second surface roughness may be comparatively rougher than the first surface roughness. In embodiments, a seal assembly may include a seal ring including a first sealing surface (22), the sealing surface including first and second portions (24, 26); and a mating ring including a second sealing surface; wherein, the first portion (24) has a first surface roughness the second surface (26) includes a second surface roughness, and the second surface roughness being rougher than the first surface roughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: Edward N. Ruggeri
  • Patent number: 10337620
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a sliding component includes a pair of sliding parts (a stationary-side seal ring 7 and a rotating-side seal ring 4) that relatively slide on each other and each have a sliding face S formed radially for sealing sealed fluid from leaking. The sliding face S of at least one sliding part is provided with dynamic pressure generation grooves 10 spaced in a non-communicating manner from the sealed-fluid side and the leakage side by lands R of both sliding faces, and is provided with fluid introduction holes 11 between leakage-side ends 10a of the grooves 10 and the leakage side, for communicating the grooves 10 and the leakage side. Each fluid introduction holes 11 is configured such that a dynamic-pressure-generation-groove-side opening 11a open to a corresponding one of the grooves 10 is axially displaced from a leakage-side opening 11b open to the leakage side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: EAGLE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuichiro Tokunaga, Hideyuki Inoue, Wataru Kimura, Tetsuya Iguchi, Keiichi Chiba, Masatoshi Itadani, Hikaru Katori
  • Patent number: 10337621
    Abstract: A non-contact seal assembly is provided. The non-contact seal assembly includes a plurality of seal shoes arranged about a centerline in an annular array, the seal shoes include a first seal shoe extending axially along the centerline between a first shoe end and a second shoe end. The non-contact seal assembly may comprise a seal base circumscribing the annular array of the seal shoes. The non-contact seal assembly may further comprise a plurality of spring elements, each of the spring elements radially between and connecting a respective one of the seal shoes with the seal base, where the plurality of seal shoes each includes a weight reduction pocket formed in a circumferential region of the seal shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Tara L. D'Ambruoso, Dwayne K. Mecklenburg
  • Patent number: 10337622
    Abstract: An eccentric valve has a drive mechanism, a drive force receiving part, a bearing for supporting a rotary shaft, and a return spring for generating a return spring force. During non-operation of the drive mechanism, the eccentric valve generates a separating-direction urging force to cause the rotary shaft to incline about the bearing serving as a fulcrum and urge the valve element in a direction away from the valve seat, the separating-direction urging force being a force caused by the return spring force. Either the valve element or the valve seat is provided with a sealing member to seal between the valve element and the valve seat during non-operation of the drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mamoru Yoshioka, Kasumi Mishima, Naruto Ito, Makoto Fukui, Takashige Inagaki, Sunao Kitamura, Hiroshi Misumi
  • Patent number: 10337623
    Abstract: Example tapered nut valve plug fastener apparatus disclosed herein include a valve stem, a first nut, a valve plug, and a second nut. The first nut includes a first tapered surface and the second nut includes a second tapered surface. The valve plug includes a bore. The first nut threadably engages the valve stem and the valve stem passes through the bore. The bore engages the first tapered surface. The second nut threadably engages the valve stem and the bore engages the second tapered surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventor: Steven Hostetter
  • Patent number: 10337624
    Abstract: Provided in some embodiments is a system that includes a split gate valve including first and second gate sections coupled together and configured to move together within a cavity of the split gate valve between an open position and a closed position. The split gate valve includes a rolling actuator to reduce friction and to convert a rotational input into a linear motion to move the first and second gate sections between the open and closed positions. In other embodiments is provided a method that includes converting a rotational input into a linear motion to activate a split gate valve via a rolling actuator. The method also includes seating first and second gate sections of the split gate valve against opposite first and second seats to provide a double seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Loc Gia Hoang, Christopher Jude Gerace
  • Patent number: 10337625
    Abstract: A slide flow distributor to direct and modulate a gaseous fluid, in inlet and outlet. This regulation is carried out by means of a spool, which conveys compressed air in a determined charging direction and puts in communication the other chamber with the environment at the same time. This is a servo-actuator which can be used in the field of pneumatic systems of valve actuation. It has a specific pneumatic servo-actuating system using compressed air. This distributor uses a linear motor using a new pneumatic servo-actuator which generates a force in the same direction of the axial force of the motor, with the result that the spool is accelerated in a predetermined direction. The pneumatic servo-actuator is made of a profiled body, a plurality of balls and corresponding elastic means which press the plurality of balls on the side surface of the profiled body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: STI S.R.L.
    Inventor: Flavio Tondolo
  • Patent number: 10337626
    Abstract: In a heating medium channel switching device, a valve body whose interior is partitioned into two channels by a partition plate is axially rotated by a motor, whereby a relative position of the valve body in a valve chamber is controlled. Because of this, one of a first heating medium and second heating medium can be selected and caused to flow out in one channel, and one of a third heating medium and fourth heating medium can be selected and caused to flow in the other channel. Also, heating medium flow can be controlled by an angle of rotation of the valve body being controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryohei Takamatsu, Mizuki Ogawa, Koji Saito, Masaru Imaizumi, Yuji Motomura
  • Patent number: 10337627
    Abstract: An oilfield valve having a body defining a throughbore and configured for controlling flow through the throughbore, wherein the valve has a disc connected to the body and movable between an open position and a closed position, and further wherein the disc has a top surface and a bottom surface, and defines a perimeter, wherein the disc is composed of a composite material having a facesheet and a core material adhered to the facesheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Stosch Sabo, Matthew Stage
  • Patent number: 10337628
    Abstract: A check valve aspirator is provided including a venturi pipe having a converging section with a converging inlet and a converging outlet, and a diverging section with a diverging inlet and a diverging outlet. The converging outlet is in fluid communication with the diverging inlet. An outlet channel is in fluid communication with the venturi pipe and has an outlet port. A ratio of a diameter of the converging section outlet to a diameter of the outlet port is less than 0.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Nyloncraft Incorporated
    Inventors: Matthew Burnham, Andy Smith, Amy Backhus
  • Patent number: 10337629
    Abstract: A check valve with a a housing having an inlet connected to an outlet. A stop and a membrane are disposed in the housing. The membrane is movable and bendable to control fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet. The stop may be an elongated extension about which the membrane may bend along a line or a curve such that the extension lies between overlapping sections of the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Eagle Actuator Components GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf Heinrich, Michael Fuchs
  • Patent number: 10337630
    Abstract: A pressure limiting valve (1), operationally arranged between a high pressure zone and low pressure zone (HP, LP) of a hydraulic circuit, comprises: a valve body (4) defining a passage (11) for a fluid; a closing member (8) having a stem (10) and a closing head (9) connected thereto and movably engaged with the valve body (4) so as to move along a longitudinal or axial direction (X) between positions (P1, P2) for closing and opening the passage (11), in an opening direction (OD) and closing direction (CD), respectively; a sleeve (12) which is joined to the stem (10); a spring (S1) arranged between the sleeve (12) and the valve body (4) so as to exert a force on the closing member (8) along said longitudinal or axial direction (X), in the closing direction (CD); said sleeve (12) is irreversibly locked to the stem (10) by means of a threadless mechanical connection, in a predefined longitudinal or axial position of the said stem (10), so that the spring (S1) exerts a force of predefined value on the closing mem
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: S.T. S.R.L.
    Inventors: Graziano Apadula, Graziantonio Apadula, Rocco Garcea
  • Patent number: 10337631
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a system and method for operating a hydraulic tool near high-voltage components. The hydraulic tool may be connected to couplers and receiving hydraulic fluid from a pump and returning the hydraulic fluid to a tank in an open center system or returning the hydraulic fluid to a tank in a closed center system. In the event of a loss in pressure the valves in the system change state stopping the flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic tool without the use of electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William Naber
  • Patent number: 10337632
    Abstract: A diaphragm valve with a drive housing and with a drive subassembly arranged in the drive housing is proposed, for controlling a process fluid by means of a diaphragm. The diaphragm valve comprises a pretensioning subassembly for the arrangement between the drive subassembly and the diaphragm. A first spring element holds the drive subassembly in a pretensioned state before introduction into the drive housing. A second spring element holds the pretensioning subassembly in a pretensioned state before introduction into the drive housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GEMUE Gebr. Mueller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
    Inventors: Daniel Zuber, Michael Baumgaertner, Josef Bissinger
  • Patent number: 10337633
    Abstract: A relief valve including a body defining an inlet. A valve closure element is disposed at least partially within the body and arranged to allow selective flow through the relief valve in response to a predetermined pressure. An outlet housing that is separate from and coupled to the inlet housing is rotatable with respect to the inlet housing. The outlet housing defines an outlet that is in selective communication with the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Emerson Vulcan Holding LLC
    Inventors: John R. Grenaway, Mark K. Hamm, John B. Miller, William C. Osteen
  • Patent number: 10337634
    Abstract: A current control circuit controls a linear solenoid valve provided in an oil pressure circuit to feed back an output oil pressure. The current control circuit includes a PWM signal generation part, a target setting part, a duty ratio setting part and a vibration detection circuit. The target setting part sets a target current value, which is a target value of an excitation current of the linear solenoid valve and periodically varies with a predetermined dither amplitude and a dither period longer than a pulse period of the PWM signal. The self-excited vibration detection part calculates a phase difference between the target current value and an actual current value and detects a presence of self-excited vibration because of a resonance of a feedback of the output oil pressure and driving of the linear solenoid valve in the dither period when the phase difference decreases relative to an increase in the target current value or the phase difference increases relative to a decrease in the dither period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yuta Mizuno
  • Patent number: 10337635
    Abstract: A shape-memory alloy valve device includes a shape-memory alloy wire configured to make a valve member perform an opening/closing operation and a valve actuation control unit configured to control an opening/closing operation of the valve member. The valve actuation control unit controls energization of the shape-memory alloy wire in accordance with an input valve open signal or an input valve close signal so as to make the shape-memory alloy wire contract by raising a temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire beyond an operating environmental temperature, thereby controlling valve opening/closing. A preheating unit heats the shape-memory alloy wire to a preset preheat set temperature by energizing the shape-memory alloy wire from a power circuit when the temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire which is measured by a temperature measurement unit is lower than the preheat set temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: TAKASAGO ELECTRIC, INC.
    Inventors: Naoya Asai, Hiroyuki Sugiura
  • Patent number: 10337636
    Abstract: The inflow of an external fluid into a mounting hole of a displacement control valve can be prevented, and accumulated gas in the mounting hole due to the permeation leakage of high-pressure gas can be discharged to the outside. A displacement control valve 1 inserted and fitted in a mounting hole 3 provided in a casing of a device controlled in displacement includes a sealing lip 46. The sealing lip 46 is fitted in a fitting section 41 at an outer peripheral portion of the displacement control valve 1 on a side close to an entrance of the mounting hole 3. The sealing lip 46 has a lip portion 46b abutting on an inner peripheral surface of the mounting hole 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: EAGLE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masayuki Futakuchi, Kohei Fukudome, Masahiro Hayama, Hideki Higashidozono
  • Patent number: 10337637
    Abstract: An electromagnetic valve includes a valve body, a valve core, and an electromagnetic drive device. The valve body has an operation chamber, wherein the valve core is movably arranged in the operation chamber. The electromagnetic drive device is arranged in the valve core and is suitable for being electrically connected with a power source. The electromagnetic drive device is arranged, when driving the electromagnetic valve, to provide the valve core with a starting drive so as to drive the valve core to enter a running state. After the valve core is driven to enter the running to state, to provide the valve core with a maintaining drive so as to keep the valve core in the running state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: NINGBO HOYEA MACHINERY MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guoliang Tao, Feifei Chen, Ce Zhang, Zhidan Weng
  • Patent number: 10337638
    Abstract: The disclosure provides devices and methods for controlling the actuation rates of SPM valves by bi-directionally controlling the fluid which actuates the valve or by maintaining enclosed volumes which communicate with each other through predetermined restrictions as the valve actuates. These enclosed volumes can be completely isolated, depth compensated, share fluid with the pilot actuating fluid, or utilize the main system fluid. The restrictions can be modified to increase or decrease the actuation rates of the SPM valve. The disclosure also provides control over the main system fluid passage opening and closing positions as well as how rapidly the flow passage areas increase or decrease while opening or closing the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: James Ray Landrith, II, Frank B. Springett, Eric Trevor Ensley, Jonathan Lewis Buelow, James W. Weir, Travis James Miller
  • Patent number: 10337639
    Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed to bias a tube towards a seal. An example apparatus includes a pneumatic actuator having a diaphragm plate, a yoke housing, and a tube. The tube conveys pressurized fluid between the yoke housing and the diaphragm plate, wherein a first end of the tube extends through a first seal gland in the diaphragm plate to form a seal against an outer surface of the tube and a second end of the tube extends through a second seal gland in the yoke housing to form a seal against the outer surface of the tube. The first end of the tube has a first cross-sectional area that is greater than a second cross-sectional area of the second end of the tube to bias the tube toward the yoke housing during operation of the pneumatic actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventor: Trenton Frank Jackson
  • Patent number: 10337640
    Abstract: This valve includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a seat with a liquid passage, a plug movable between i) an open position and ii) a closed position, and a biasing member for urging the plug toward the closed position. The valve includes an actuating member having a face which sustains an actuating pressure. The actuating member is movable between i) an actuation position for opening the plug and ii) a rest position. The valve operates, selectively: in a feed mode, where the plug is open and the actuating member is at rest, the liquid flowing in one direction throughout the second chamber, or in a latch mode, where the plug is closed and the actuating member is at rest, no liquid flowing in the valve, or in a drain mode, where the plug is open, the liquid flowing in the reverse direction throughout the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AKWEL SA
    Inventors: Alain Cler, Yves Lamirand, Matthieu Bardin, Christophe Bondran
  • Patent number: 10337641
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a switch valve unit, a fluid switch, and a fluid switch assembly. The switch valve unit comprises a valve seat which defines a valve cavity having an open bottom end port; an at least partially axially deformable diaphragm member which is mounted in the valve cavity to divide the valve cavity into an upper cavity portion and a lower cavity portion, and provided with a first hole and a second hole spaced from each other and providing fluid communication between the upper cavity portion and the lower cavity portion; a button axially movably mounted on the valve seat; and a valve rod assembly connected to the button so as to follow the movement of the button, extending through the valve seat and into the upper cavity portion, and having a first position to seal the first hole and a second position to depart from the second first hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignees: Xiamen Lota International Co., LTd., La Vida Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Shuanglin Bai
  • Patent number: 10337642
    Abstract: The invention provides a cable drive device (10) including a linear drive member (12), and a cable drum (14) attached to a support bracket (30, 32) adapted to be affixed to a surface. The cable drum (14) has an axle (26) supported by the support bracket (30, 32) to allow rotation of the cable drum (14). The cable drum (14) has a cable (42) affixed at either end of said linear drive member (12) and tautly wrapped around the cable drum (14). The cable drum (14) is located between the ends of the linear drive member (12) to, in use, allow the linear drive member (12) to be guided through the bracket (30, 32) to move the linear drive member (12) longitudinally when the axle (26) is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: RUBICON RESEARCH PTY LTD.
    Inventor: David John Aughton
  • Patent number: 10337643
    Abstract: Valve device (4) for a pressurized gas container (2), having a valve housing and functional elements which are introduced into the valve housing. One of the functional elements is an extraction valve (6) having a valve body (5) that is movable between an open position and a closed position. A manual actuating element (12) is provided for moving the valve body (5) into an at least partially open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Philipp Hausmann
  • Patent number: 10337644
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, an adjustable valve grip is presented. In an embodiment, the adjustable valve grip comprises a first portion and a second portion wherein the second portion is operatively connected to the first portion and wherein the first portion is dimensioned such a way that the first portion is capable of being snap-fit over a gas cylinder valve handle and wherein the second portion is dimensioned in such a way as to be capable of being adjusted through its operative connection to the first portion so that when the first portion has been snap fit over a gas cylinder valve handle a user can adjust the second portion to bring the second portion into firm contact with the gas cylinder valve handle, and wherein at least one of the first portion, or the second portion, or both are colored in such a way as to be easily visible to the human eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventors: Guy A Mouton, Samuel C. Rinaldo
  • Patent number: 10337645
    Abstract: One embodiment describes a seed gate assembly disposed between a seed storage tank and a seed meter. The seed gate assembly includes a gate barrier that controls seed flow from the seed storage tank into the seed meter by moving to an open position that enables seed flow from the storage tank into the seed meter and by moving to a closed position that blocks seed flow from the storage tank into the seed meter; and a first seed agitator extending substantially perpendicularly from a surface of the gate barrier, in which the first seed agitator extends into the seed storage tank as the gate barrier moves toward the closed position to dislodge clumped seeds in the seed storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Darwin L. Zacharias
  • Patent number: 10337646
    Abstract: Adjustable apparatuses for improved lockout-tag out safety. The apparatus includes anchor, drive and securing portions that allow the apparatus to sit within a valve casing and block access to a valve. The anchor portion is selectively expandable via the drive portion to grip opposing walls of the casing, thereby holding the lockout apparatus in place. The securing portion provides selective access, such as through a lockable latch, to the drive member. When the securing portion is in a closed state, the drive member is inaccessible and the anchor portion cannot be adjusted. Anchor portions can include scissor jacks or other types of pneumatic or hydraulic devices. The shape and size of the securing portion, such as a six-inch diameter disk or plate, can further allow the lockout apparatus to rest on a top portion of the casing when the anchor portion is in a contracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: David Oman Blair
  • Patent number: 10337647
    Abstract: A system receives a plurality of data samples associated with a control valve with each of the plurality of data samples associated with a setpoint and a position. A first subset of the data samples that are in a control zone associated with normal operation of the control valve is determined. In a case that a second subset of the data samples are determined to be (i) not in the first subset and (ii) close to a minimum position of the plurality of data samples and (iii) have setpoints less than their associated positions, an alert associated with a low obstruction is indicated. In a case that a second subset of the data samples are determined to be (i) not in the first subset and (ii) close to the maximum position of the plurality of data samples and (iii) have setpoint greater than their associated position, an alert is indicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick Wilson Wheeler, Justin Scott Shriver, Larry Gene Schoonover, Brett Alexander Matthews
  • Patent number: 10337648
    Abstract: A fixed cone sleeve valve has a conically shaped valve body and a sleeve gate movable relative to the valve body to define open and closed positions of the valve. An extension member is provided at the downstream distal end of the sleeve gate. The extension member extends radially outward and axially downstream from the distal end of the sleeve gate. The extension member has outer and inner surfaces with openings extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The extension member is arranged on the sleeve gate in a manner to allow communication through the openings into the flow path when the sleeve gate is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas A. Hartman, Brian T. Hartman, Catherine A. Hartman
  • Patent number: 10337649
    Abstract: A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression apparatus including a base member having an interior surface dimensioned to at least partly encircle a tubular member; a fin protruding outward from an exterior surface of the base member; and at least one aperture formed through the base member, from the interior surface to the exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: VIV Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Julie Ann Dehne, Donald Wayne Allen
  • Patent number: 10337650
    Abstract: Example implementations relating to a cable management system are disclosed herein that may be utilized, in whole or in part, in or with a telescoping assembly. Briefly, a cable assembly may comprise a cable body and a plurality of segments defined via one or more stoppers fixedly disposed on the cable body. The cable assembly may be routed through inner and outer sections of the telescoping assembly and may be retained via cable support members arranged within the sections such that a particular predetermined segment of the plurality of segments is bendable during telescoping movements, such as in a controlled manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Nomis Chan, Wing Hang Chu
  • Patent number: 10337651
    Abstract: A cable clip disposed at an electronic device and adapted to clamp a cable is provided. The cable clip comprises a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit. The first clamping unit has a first clamping portion and two spaced-apart anti-pulling portions. The second clamping unit has a second clamping portion corresponding in position to the first clamping portion and two fixing portions corresponding in position to the two anti-pulling portions, to which the two anti-pulling portions are connected respectively. The cable is clamped between the first and second clamping portions when the first and second clamping units fit together in operation, and thus part of the electronic device is confined between the two anti-pulling portions, allowing the first clamping unit to bear a pulling force by one of the two anti-pulling portions. The cable clip prevents detachment of the cable's connector otherwise electrically connected to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hsiu-Yu Kuo
  • Patent number: 10337652
    Abstract: A separation duct for encompassing an elongate member. The duct includes longitudinal internal spacers extend longitudinally in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the duct. A longitudinal plane for each spacer is substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane of the other spacers. The spacers support the elongate member and resist slippage of the duct relative to the elongate member. The duct may be used to provide separation and protection for elongate members of a range of outside dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SubCom, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schaefer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10337654
    Abstract: A fluid swivel for fluid transfer across a rotary interface includes inner annular and outer annular elements, located with their adjacent surfaces in close proximity to define a chamber between the adjacent surfaces. The swivel inner annular element has a conduit connected to an end of an incoming fluid line. The outer annular element is connected to outgoing product piping and has a primary duct for transport of fluid from the chamber to the product piping. The swivel includes an outer reinforcing annular wall arranged adjacent to the outer peripheral wall of the outer annular element. The outer reinforcing annular wall has two peripheral centering surface portions for contacting and/or registering with the outer peripheral wall of the outer annular element. The outer reinforcing annular wall further has a central peripheral opening extending along a portion of the periphery for allowing the primary duct to pass through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SINGLE BUOY MOORINGS INC.
    Inventor: Liva Christian Randrianarivony