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Amy B. Folk, Charlotte, NC US
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20130110590 | INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE METRICS SCORING AND RANKING | 05-02-2013 |
Charles Folk, Rising Sun, IN US
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20150125841 | SOLAR EDUCATIONAL MONUMENT - An educational monument, comprising a designated geographical area accessible to a general public, a first structure having a first face positioned to receive a solar light beam, an aperture formed through the first structure for projecting the light beam at predetermined times and, a second structure positioned to receive the light beam at a first predetermined time. A third structure positioned to receive the light beam at a second predetermined time. Wherein a transition of the light beam reflects a change in the seasons and an alignment of Earth illustrating a physical representation of the transition at a plurality of successive predetermined times, each respective predetermined time being the same hour on a different day. Wherein a plurality of ellipses are scaled from the receiving wall, accurately representing the scaled orbit of the planets. | 05-07-2015 |
Chris Folk, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140121672 | THROMBECTOMY DEVICE WITH DISTAL PROTECTION - A vascular device is provided that includes a frame attached to a distal end of a delivery wire. The frame includes a cylindrical body formed of a plurality of interconnecting members, the interconnecting members being configured to exert a first radial force against an inner wall of an anatomical lumen. The vascular device further includes a protector having a proximal end, a distal end, and a profile that tapers distally from a proximal cross-sectional dimension to a reduced distal cross-sectional dimension. The protector is coupled to a distal end of the frame via a plurality of connecting members, each of the members extending from a distal end of a corresponding interconnecting member and converging distally to form a taper. The connecting members are configured to exert a second radial force, less than the first radial force, against the inner wall of the lumen. | 05-01-2014 |
20150032198 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LUMINAL STENTING - A stent delivery assembly and methods of use are provided. The assembly can comprise a catheter, a cover member, a core member, a stent, and a stent retention mechanism. The stent can extend within the cover member lumen and have a section extending at least partially between an inner layer of the cover member and the core member. The stent retention mechanism can be coupled to the core member and comprise an outer surface that is configured to exert a radially outward force against the stent for axially restraining the stent relative to the core member when the stent is in contact with the inner layer of the cover member. | 01-29-2015 |
Christopher Folk, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140039350 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire for use in a medical procedure includes an elongate guide member dimensioned for insertion within a body vessel of a subject. The guide member includes an elongate body segment and a leading tip segment. The elongate body segment defines a longitudinal opening, and the leading tip segment is adapted and dimensioned to articulate relative to the elongate body segment about a single axis. A control element extends through the longitudinal opening of the elongate body segment and is longitudinally movable through manual manipulation of a clinician to cause corresponding articulating movement of the leading tip segment. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039459 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AN EMBOLIC COMPOSITION - A microcatheter for delivery of embolic fluids includes an outer member dimensioned for insertion within a blood vessel adjacent an embolization site. The outer member defines a first longitudinal lumen, and an inner member is selectively positionable within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member. The inner member defines a second longitudinal lumen and has a delivery port in fluid communication with the second longitudinal lumen for passage and delivery of embolic fluids toward the embolization site. A valve is disposed within the outer member. The valve is dimensioned to establish a substantial seal about the inner member, to minimize entry of the embolic fluids within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member subsequent to delivery thereof toward the embolization site. | 02-06-2014 |
20150088060 | COMPUTER CONTROLLED STEERABLE TIP GUIDE CATHETER - A catheter system is provided. The system includes a catheter having an elongated flexible body and one or more electroactive polymer actuators disposed along the elongated flexible body. The electroactive polymer actuators are adapted to cause a change in configuration of the elongated flexible body. The system also includes a controller adapted to transmit the control signal to the electroactive polymer actuators. The controller includes a memory storing a plurality of control signals corresponding to a plurality of predetermined configurations of the catheter and a user-interface coupled to the memory. The user-interface is configured to select one or more configurations from the plurality of predetermined configurations in response to user input. | 03-26-2015 |
20160022222 | SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING AND/OR TREATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS - A method for performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on a partial occlusion within a blood vessel, includes positioning a guide having a sensor configured and adapted to measure at least one of pressure, volume or flow within a blood vessel, advancing the guide through an at least partial occlusion within the blood vessel such that the sensor is downstream of the occlusion, measuring at least one of pressure, volume or flow downstream of the occlusion using the sensor and analyzing data obtained from the sensor to assist in determining the viability of tissue of the blood vessel downstream of the occlusion. | 01-28-2016 |
Christopher R. Folk, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090197371 | Integrated Circuit Packaging Using Electrochemically Fabricated Structures - Embodiments of the invention provide methods for packaging integrated circuits and/or other electronic components with electrochemically fabricated structures which include conductive interconnection elements. In some embodiments the electrochemically produced structures are fabricated on substrates that include conductive vias while in other embodiments, the substrates are solid blocks of conductive material, or conductive material containing passages that allow the flow of fluid to maintain desired thermal properties of the packaged electronic components. | 08-06-2009 |
20100033202 | Cantilever Microprobes for Contacting Electronic Components and Methods for Making Such Probes - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to compliant probe structures for making temporary or permanent contact with electronic circuits and the like. In particular, embodiments are directed to various designs of two-part probe elements, socket-able probes and their mounts. Some embodiments are directed to methods for fabricating such probes and mounts. In some embodiments, for example, probes have slide in mounting structures, twist in mounting structures, mounting structures that include compliant elements, and the like. | 02-11-2010 |
20140140788 | Microscale and Millimeter Scale Devices Including Threaded Elements, Methods for Designing, and Methods for Making - Embodiments of the invention provide threaded elements alone, in mating pairs, or in conjunction with other elements. Embodiments of the invention also provide for design and fabrication of such threaded elements without violating minimum feature size design rules or causing other interference issues that may result from the fabrication of such thread elements using a multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication process. | 05-22-2014 |
Don Folk, Quakertown, PA US
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20150032513 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DERIVING MATERIAL CHANGE ATTRIBUTES FROM CURATED AND ANALYZED DATA SIGNALS OVER TIME TO PREDICT FUTURE CHANGES IN CONVENTIONAL PREDICTORS - A system and method for deriving a material change attribute over time to predict a future change in at least one predictor, the method comprising: collecting precursor data from at least one data source; processing the precursor data by assessing at least one characteristic of the precursor data; generating at least one material change signal from the processed precursor data; evaluating the material change signal to determine the signal's value in predicting future changes in the predictor and, optionally, reverting to the collection and processing steps above to process additional precursor data; and generating at least one the material change attribute from the evaluated material change signal. | 01-29-2015 |
Donald Scott Folk, Los Osos, CA US
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20150159972 | ARMORER'S BLOCK - A firearm support apparatus for supporting a firearm in a generally horizontal orientation. The firearm support apparatus includes a support plate configured to horizontally support the firearm on both a top face and a bottom face | 06-11-2015 |
Don L. Folk, Quakertown, PA US
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20150142638 | CALCULATING A PROBABILITY OF A BUSINESS BEING DELINQUENT - There is provided a method that includes employing a computer to perform operations of (a) receiving, from a data source, by way of an electronic communication, a descriptor of a business, (b) matching said descriptor to data in a database, thus yielding a match, wherein said data includes a unique identifier of said business, (c) saving to a log, a signal that includes said unique identifier, (d) counting a quantity of signals that include said unique identifier in said log, thus yielding a number of said signals for said unique identifier, and (e) calculating a credit score for said business, based on said number of signals. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage device that controls a processor to perform the method. | 05-21-2015 |
Erica Folk, Linthicum Heights, MD US
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20110287944 | METHODS OF FORMING SUPERCONDUCTOR CIRCUITS - Methods of forming superconducting devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method can comprise depositing a protective barrier layer over a superconducting material layer, curing the protective barrier layer, depositing a photoresist material layer over the protective barrier layer and irradiating and developing the photoresist material layer to form an opening pattern in the photoresist material layer. The method can further comprise etching the protective barrier layer to form openings in the protective barrier layer based on the opening pattern, etching the superconductor material layer based on the openings in the protective barrier layer to form openings in the superconductor material layer that define a first set of superconductor material raised portins and stripping the photoresist material layer and the protective barrier layer. | 11-24-2011 |
Erica C. Folk, Linthicum Heights, MD US
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20130119351 | QUANTUM BITS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Methods are provided of forming a Josephson junction (JJ) quantum bit (qubit). In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a JJ trilayer on a substrate. The JJ trilayer is comprised of a dielectric layer sandwiched between a bottom superconductor material layer and a top superconductor material layer. The method further comprises performing a thermal hardening process on the JJ trilayer to control diffusion of the dielectric layer into the bottom superconductor material layer and the top superconductor material layer, and etching openings in the JJ trilayer to form one or more JJ qubits. | 05-16-2013 |
20130157864 | LOW TEMPERATURE RESISTOR FOR SUPERCONDUCTOR CIRCUITS - A integrated circuit and methods for fabricating the circuit are provided. The circuit integrates at least one circuit element formed from a material that is superconducting at temperatures less than one hundred milliKelvin and at least one resistor connected to the circuit element. The resistor is formed from an alloy of transition metals that is resistive at temperatures less than one hundred milliKelvin. | 06-20-2013 |
20140357493 | QUANTUM BITS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A Josephson junction (JJ) quantum bit (qubits) arranged on a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, each qubit comprises a dielectric layer, a superconductor base layer portion underlying the dielectric layer and a first dielectric diffused region adjacent a dielectric layer/superconductor base layer portion junction. The qubit further comprise a superconductor mesa layer portion overlying the dielectric layer and having a second dielectric diffused region adjacent a dielectric layer/superconductor mesa layer portion junction, the first and second dielectric diffused regions mitigating further diffusion from other semiconductor processes on the plurality of qubits. | 12-04-2014 |
Gene Folk, Pickerington, OH US
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20130341948 | TRUCK LOAD SUPPORT - The present invention is a truck load support attached to a pick-up truck with a pick-up truck bed that includes a first channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on first channel bar that is attached to the front portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt. The truck load support also includes a second channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on second channel bar that is attached to the back portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt. | 12-26-2013 |
Heath Folk, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100076660 | VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A traction control system that combines torque sensors with wheel speed sensors and a transmission gear with vehicle speed to help sustain maximum traction. The torque sensors generate torque value as output and the speed sensors detect the wheel speed with respect to each wheel of the vehicle. An electronic control module can be utilized to detect traction loss by analyzing the torque and the speed signals and recording the applied torque value when the traction is lost. The torque value can then be limited to a value that is immediately below the recorded torque value in order to prevent further traction loss. The system monitors traction until the speed attains a steady state in order to allow maximum torque and, therefore, maximum acceleration. | 03-25-2010 |
Heath Gregory Folk, Houston, TX US
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20150132157 | Plunger Pump, Plunger, and Method of Manufacturing Plunger Pump - A plunger pump includes a pump fluid end having a fluid chamber and a suction bore, discharge bore, and plunger bore in communication with the fluid chamber. A plunger is arranged to reciprocate into and out of the fluid chamber through the plunger bore. The plunger has a plunger body with an inner cavity and an insert disposed in the inner cavity such that the combined stiffness of the insert and plunger body is greater than the stiffness of the plunger body. A crank mechanism is coupled to the plunger and operable to reciprocate the plunger. | 05-14-2015 |
Isaac Folk, Glen Allen, VA US
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20160049759 | ELECTRICAL BUSWAY SPLICE CONNECTOR - A splice connector for a busway system utilizes individual connectors made of a conductive material and having a u-shaped cross-section that fit over ends of a pair of busbars to be connected to each other, and within which are mounted multi-contact louvers that extend the length of the connectors to establish a low impedance electrical connection between the connector and the respective busbars. The louvers are secured in place by a dovetail groove that retains the louvers within the connectors and causes the individual contact sections of the louvers to bow outwardly so as to press against the busbars when the connector is fitted over the busbars. The connectors are snapped into insulative housing halves or sections that align the connectors with the busbars, and that provide isolation between horizontally aligned pairs of connectors. | 02-18-2016 |
James C. Folk, St. Joseph, MI US
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20090236913 | AUDIO AND VIDEO BACK-UP POWER BLOCK - An uninterruptible power supply having an input connector for receiving AC power from a centralized source of electric power such as a power grid of an electric utility company, a first electric outlet, and a second electric outlet for delivering AC power, a first switch for selectively allowing AC power therethrough to the first outlet, a second switch for selectively allowing AC power therethrough to the second outlet: and a controller operable to control the second switch so that AC power is delivered to the second outlet a predetermined amount of time after AC power is delivered to the first outlet (i.e., after a time delay). | 09-24-2009 |
Joseph D. Folk, Juneau, WI US
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20140150302 | TWO STAGE SNOW THROWER AUGER HOUSING - A two stage snow thrower comprises an auger, and a snow discharge housing. The snow discharge housing comprises a one piece deep drawn auger housing. | 06-05-2014 |
Katherine Ann Folk, Uniontown, OH US
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20110030865 | FOAM FILLED TIRE - The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire having its internal cavity filled with a closed cellular rubber contained within the tire cavity by a non-foamed rubber layer. | 02-10-2011 |
20130112331 | OFF-THE-ROAD TIRE WITH SILICA REINFORCED SIDEWALL - This invention relates to pneumatic rubber tires intended for use on tire sidewall engaging surfaces. In one embodiment, such rubber tire is further intended for use under heavy loaded conditions. Such tires may be referred to as off-the-road tires for use in non-highway service conditions which may include, for example, off-the-road tire, agricultural tire and industrial tire applications. Very large off-the-road tires having rim diameters of at least about 57 inches (144 cm) are a feature of this invention. | 05-09-2013 |
Kathy Ann Folk, Uniontown, OH US
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20090102280 | TRACK SEGMENT WITH EP(D)M RUBBER BASED BACKER AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention is directed generally to track segments for track vehicles and, more specifically, to a track segment having an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EP(D)M) rubber based backer, and a method of making. In one embodiment, the track segment includes an EP(D)M rubber based backer including a rubber compound having 100 phr EP(D)M rubber wherein the diene component is optionally present, a peroxide curing agent, and one or more acrylic and/or methacrylic coagents. The track segment further includes a track pad and a track body. The track pad and backer cooperate with the track body to define the track segment for use in a track for a track vehicle. The EP(D)M rubber based compound provides a desirable balance of low heat build-up under heavy dynamic cyclic compression conditions, and also has a desirable load carrying capability, high heat resistance, and good cut/tear strength in hot climates. | 04-23-2009 |
Mark Alan Folk, Powell, OH US
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20160063632 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING AN OPTIMAL RETIREMENT PLAN BASED ON INCOME NEEDS, INCOME SOURCES AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX IMPACTS - Methods and apparatuses for calculating an optimal retirement plan based on income needs, incomes sources and federal income tax impacts for individuals and married couples is disclosed. Financial information of the user(s) is used to create a user profile(s) which comprises retirement income requirements, available income sources and investment risk tolerance of the user. The user profile is used to calculate a suggested strategy which balances the income requirements of the user impacted by taxes to the available income sources and accounting for investment risks of the user and a set of all possible life and death variables. A life plan is created using the suggested strategy, the set of all possible life and death variables and the user profile, and presented as output to show the optimal retirement plan. | 03-03-2016 |
Michael David Folk, Oregon, OH US
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20080302223 | Fiber chopper and method of chopping - A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll. | 12-11-2008 |
20100319616 | FIBER SIZING APPLICATOR AND METHOD - Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance. | 12-23-2010 |
20120266634 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN GLASS FIBER FORMING - In a glass fiber forming station, bushing air is delivered to the veil from grills that encroach near the front and rear sides of the veil. Sealing material may at least partially seal the space around the bushing. The system may reduce the requirement for conditioned air, and may reduce the likelihood of dust entrainment in the veil. Pot sprays may be provided for additional cooling of the veil. In a method of retrofitting a glass fiber forming station, a station duct is attached to a main duct, and carries air from the main duct to a grill that extends near the veil, for example within 12 inches of the veil. | 10-25-2012 |
20120305687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STARTING MOVING ITEMS INTO A PROCESSING MACHINE - Apparatus, system and methods of using the apparatus and system to manipulate fiber(s) into a chopper, winder or other fiber(s) processing equipment. By using the apparatus the operator(s) are freed up for pressing duties that will increase productivity and also create a safer workplace. The apparatus supports and constrains slowly or rapidly running fiber(s) and moves through a sequence of movements that reposition the fiber(s) into a path that places the running fiber(s) in the proper location for processing in the chopper, winder or other processing equipment and also places the running fiber(s) into a desired groove or valley on a separator roll or guide. | 12-06-2012 |
Pamela Folk, Pickerington, OH US
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20130341948 | TRUCK LOAD SUPPORT - The present invention is a truck load support attached to a pick-up truck with a pick-up truck bed that includes a first channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on first channel bar that is attached to the front portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt. The truck load support also includes a second channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on second channel bar that is attached to the back portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt. | 12-26-2013 |
Patrick L. Folk, St. Clair Shore, MI US
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20100024164 | LIFT-OFF DOOR HINGE - A vehicle door attachment unit for rotatably and detachably coupling a vehicle door to a vehicle body. The unit may include a bodyside bracket mountable to the vehicle body and having first and second portions with respective first and second apertures, with the first and second portions extending generally away from the vehicle body. A doorside bracket may be mountable to the vehicle door and include a segment with a third aperture, the segment extending generally away from the vehicle door. A retaining mechanism may extend through the third aperture, and through the first and/or second apertures. A fastener may extend through at least one of the apertures and mate with the retaining mechanism to substantially align the first, second, and third apertures. A bearing may be disposed on the retaining mechanism for providing rotational freedom between the retaining mechanism, and the bodyside or doorside bracket. | 02-04-2010 |
Patrick L. Folk, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20110083301 | METHOD AND REMOVABLE CLIP FOR HOLDING A VEHICLE DOOR OPEN - A clip is attached to the hinge of a vehicle door to hold the door open during electro-coating and painting. The hinge is assembled with the clip to the vehicle prior to painting. The hinge is taken apart after painting to separate the door from the vehicle. An end of the clip may include at least one ramp surface and a pair of walls that define a receiver in which a stop attached to the door is received. The stop is captured in the receiver of the clip to hold the door open. | 04-14-2011 |
Robert Folk, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20100071787 | SYSTEM, INCLUDING A VARIABLE ORIFICE ASSEMBLY, FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING PRESSURE IN A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PRESSURE SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure in a fluid distribution system between pressure set points includes a main valve having a fluid inlet and outlet. The main valve is configured to open to increase fluid flow therethrough and to close to reduce the fluid flow therethrough. A variable orifice assembly is coupled to the main valve and has fluid apertures formed in a housing thereof to create a fluid flow pathway therebetween. A valve stem is variably positioned within the housing to alter the fluid flow between the fluid apertures. A first control pilot is in fluid communication with the main valve and a first fluid aperture of the variable orifice assembly. A second control pilot is in fluid communication with the main valve and a second fluid aperture of the variable orifice assembly. The valve position and fluid flow are variable as the main valve opens and closes. | 03-25-2010 |
20130153808 | ANTI-CAVITATION VALVE SEAT - An anti-cavitation seat which is disposable between an inlet and an outlet of a pressure reducing valve, and including a plurality of inlets causing fluid to flow into a converging pathway to reduce pressure of the fluid. The inlets form a tortuous path for a portion of the fluid flowing into the anti-cavitation seat, so as to further reduce the pressure of the fluid. A standard stem assembly is used in conjunction with the anti-cavitation seat to alter the flow of fluid through the valve. | 06-20-2013 |
20140174562 | CONTROL PILOT VALVE APPARATUS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 06-26-2014 |
Robert Folk, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20080251130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE - A system and method for controlling fluid pressure downstream a main valve includes associating a variable orifice with the main valve such that the variable orifice opens as the main valve is opened and closes as the main valve is closed. A fluid stream taken from a fluid inlet of the main valve is passed to an inlet of the variable orifice. A fixed orifice is in fluid communication with an outlet of the variable orifice. A pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of a fixed orifice is detected by a control pilot device, which hydraulically opens or closes the main valve in response to the detected fixed orifice pressure differential between low pressure and high pressure set points. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251146 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE BETWEEN SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 10-16-2008 |
20120006413 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE BETWEEN SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006417 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE BETWEEN SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE - A system and method for controlling fluid pressure downstream a main valve includes associating a variable orifice with the main valve such that the variable orifice opens as the main valve is opened and closes as the main valve is closed. A fluid stream taken from a fluid inlet of the main valve is passed to an inlet of the variable orifice. A fixed orifice is in fluid communication with an outlet of the variable orifice. A pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of a fixed orifice is detected by a control pilot device, which hydraulically opens or closes the main valve in response to the detected fixed orifice pressure differential between low pressure and high pressure set points. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012199 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE BETWEEN SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert H. Folk, Narberth, PA US
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20080248818 | Method and Apparatus Providing Multimode Response Options to an Incoming Voice or Text Message - A method and apparatus is provided for allowing a recipient to reply to an inbound message. The method begins by receiving a message from a sender using a first communication service. The message includes a first contact identifier for the sender. A plurality of user-selectable contact identifiers is presented to the recipient for communicating with the sender using a plurality of different communication services associated therewith. A selected one of the plurality of contact identifiers other than the first contact identifier is selected or otherwise identified by the recipient. A second message is transmitted to the sender using the selected contact identifier and the communication service associated therewith. | 10-09-2008 |