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1.

PUMP HAVING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18670820
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir, a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control and a pump able to be used with a plurality of different types or of lubrication systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped

2.

BATTERY-OPERATED RECIPROCATING PUMP FOR LUBRICANTS

      
Application Number 18050173
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner
  • Alemite LLC (USA)
  • Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Okpokowuruk, Paul
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Sanders, Scott

Abstract

A portable reciprocating pump assembly delivers lubricant from a reservoir and includes a housing mountable on the reservoir and a pumping tube assembly for directing lubricant from the reservoir and into the housing. The tube assembly has a reciprocating plunger and a shovel assembly attached to the lower end of the plunger and having a disk member and a valve. A drive mechanism for operating the pumping tube assembly is disposed within the housing and includes a drive shaft and a cam mounted eccentrically on the shaft and disposed within an opening of a follower. The follower is coupled with the plunger such that rotation of the drive shaft reciprocates the plunger along a vertical axis. A motor is connected with the drive shaft and actuates the drive mechanism and a battery provides power to the motor such that the pump assembly operates without connection to a separate power source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
  • F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
  • F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
  • F04B 53/10 - Valves; Arrangement of valves
  • F04B 53/16 - Casings; Cylinders; Cylinder liners or heads; Fluid connections
  • F04B 53/22 - Arrangements for enabling ready assembly or disassembly

3.

Injector piston with improved seal

      
Application Number 17013714
Grant Number 11774040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-07
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner
  • LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIO (USA)
  • AKTIEBOLAGET SKF (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Mcbride, Tadd
  • Holland, Chris
  • Green, Brandon

Abstract

A piston assembly is for a fluid delivery device, preferably a lubricant injector, the injector having a measuring chamber defined by an inner cylindrical surface and an axial end face, a flow port through the end face, and a central axis extending through the chamber. The piston assembly includes a piston body disposeable within the chamber so as to be linearly displaceable along the central axis. The piston body includes a cylindrical head, the head having first and second axial ends and an outer circumferential surface, and a rod extending axially from the second axial end of the piston head. A seal is coupled with the first axial end of the piston head and has an annular lip sealingly engageable with the chamber inner cylindrical surface and an axial end engageable with the chamber end face.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
  • F16J 9/12 - Piston-rings, seats therefor; Ring sealings of similar construction in general - Details
  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices

4.

Reciprocating pump with internal venting

      
Application Number 17007093
Grant Number 11859762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-31
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Sims, Keegan

Abstract

A lubricant pump includes a housing mountable to the upper end of a lubricant container and having a vertical central bore, an outlet passage extending between the central bore and an outlet port fluidly connectable with the lubricant distributor and a vent chamber having an inlet and an outlet. A vent inlet passage extends between the central bore and the vent chamber inlet and a vent outlet passage extends between the vent chamber outlet and a vent outlet port fluidly connectable with a container cavity. A movable valve element is disposed within the vent chamber and displaceable along an axis between a position in which the valve element obstructs the chamber inlet and/or the chamber outlet and a second position in which the chamber inlet is fluidly connected with the chamber outlet to provide an internal flow path from the central bore to the vent outlet port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 13/06 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps
  • F16N 13/16 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps with fluid drive
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems
  • F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
  • F04B 53/16 - Casings; Cylinders; Cylinder liners or heads; Fluid connections

5.

Grease gun with pump prime indicator

      
Application Number 16677402
Grant Number 11002407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-07
First Publication Date 2021-05-11
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Rohan, Keith

Abstract

A grease dispensing device includes a grease drive system for moving grease through grease passaging. A sensor is arranged to sense grease in the grease passaging and to generate sensor data related thereto. After a delay period, a prime indicator changes between first and second states based on the sensor data to indicate whether or not the grease dispensing device is primed with grease. The grease dispensing device also includes a grease controller operatively connected to the sensor and the prime indicator. The grease dispensing device monitors the sensor data to determine whether the grease dispensing device is primed with grease and controls the operation of the prime indicator accordingly. The grease controller includes a tangible storage medium which stores executable instructions to change the state of the prime indicator based on the sensor data and to delay changing the state of the prime indicator for the delay period after the controller determines the grease dispensing device is not primed with grease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
  • F16N 5/00 - Apparatus with hand-positioned nozzle supplied with lubricant under pressure

6.

Pump having diagnostic system

      
Application Number 16944282
Grant Number 12025269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-31
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2024-07-02
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir, a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control and a pump able to be used with a plurality of different types or of lubrication systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped

7.

Interchangeable control module for fixed and portable lubricant dispensing devices

      
Application Number 16939195
Grant Number 12188612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-27
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2025-01-07
Owner
  • SKF Canada Limited (Canada)
  • Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Amar, Neila Ben
  • Donovan, Nathan
  • Gibson, Shawn
  • Harris, Timothy Andrew
  • Mcfarland, Craig
  • Mitchell, Brian
  • Wride, Lois Gayle
  • Zaman, Waheeduz

Abstract

A system for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The system includes a dispensing device having: an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides a central processing unit, a data storage memory, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in either a fixed or a portable dispensing device. The interchangeable control module communicates to an external or internal intermediary computing device. The interchangeable control module includes interface hardware for facilitating with at least one condition monitoring sensors, and based on measurements received from the at least one condition monitoring sensor, the interchangeable control module determines the amount or type of lubricant required, and creates a maintenance action to be completed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • B67D 7/08 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred
  • F16N 7/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated
  • F16N 9/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a moving reservoir or the equivalent

8.

Lubricant injector

      
Application Number 16399308
Grant Number 11435028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-30
First Publication Date 2020-11-05
Grant Date 2022-09-06
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G

Abstract

A lubricant injector includes an injector body having an inlet port fluidly coupleable with a lubricant supply, an outlet port fluidly coupleable with a lubrication point, a piston chamber and a valve chamber. A piston is disposed within the piston chamber and defines a measuring section and an actuating section, the piston being linearly displaceable along an axis through the piston chamber so as to inversely vary the volume of the chamber measuring section and the volume of the chamber actuating section. A valve member disposed within the valve chamber is displaceable along an axis through the valve chamber between a first position, at which the inlet port is fluidly coupled with the piston chamber actuating and measuring sections, and a second position at which the inlet port is fluidly coupled with the piston chamber actuating section and the outlet port is fluidly coupled with the piston chamber measuring section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 13/16 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps with fluid drive
  • F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
  • F16N 7/40 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems in a closed circulation system

9.

Apparatus and methods for testing oil separation from grease

      
Application Number 16120545
Grant Number 10761078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-04
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2020-09-01
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A grease testing device for testing oil separation from a grease sample includes a container defining a grease compartment for holding the grease sample. A grease shearer is at least partially positioned in the grease compartment and moves in the grease compartment to shear the grease sample in the grease compartment. A motor is operatively connected to the grease shearer to move the grease shearer in the grease compartment to shear the grease sample. A drain is arranged with respect to the grease compartment to receive oil separated from the grease sample from the grease compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/28 - Oils
  • G01N 19/00 - Investigating materials by mechanical methods
  • G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
  • G01N 33/30 - Oils for lubricating properties

10.

Lubricant injector with improved piston

      
Application Number 15850348
Grant Number 10774989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-21
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner Lincoln lndustrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Edler, Brad
  • Holland, Chris
  • Conley, Paul

Abstract

A lubricant injector includes a body having an inlet at a first end fluidly coupleable to a lubricant source, an outlet, a delivery chamber coupled with the outlet and a bore defined by a substantially circular inner surface with a constant inner diameter and spaced axially from the body inlet, the bore having a first port fluidly connected with the body inlet and a second port disposed between the body inlet and the first port and fluidly connected with the delivery chamber. A generally circular cylindrical piston is disposed within the bore so as to divide the bore into an operating chamber fluidly coupled with the first port and a measuring chamber fluidly coupled with the second port and located axially between the operating chamber and the body first end. The piston has an outer circumferential slidably disposed against the bore inner surface and having a generally constant outside diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
  • F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

11.

Fluid dispenser and evacuator

      
Application Number 15853154
Grant Number 10353404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-22
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Shinn, Don K.
  • Edler, Brad Allen
  • Gaynes, Steve

Abstract

A liquid flow device includes a container and a lid. When the lid is mounted on the container, the container supports a gas supply passage, a pressurization passage, an evacuation passage, and a liquid passage. A control valve is located between the gas supply passage and both the pressurization passage and the evacuation passage. In one configuration, the control valve provides communication between the gas supply passage and pressurization passage to pressurize the container and dispense liquid from the container through the liquid passage. In another configuration, the control valve provides communication between the gas supply passage and evacuation passage to create a vacuum pressure inside the container for evacuating liquid into the container through the liquid passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
  • G05D 7/01 - Control of flow without auxiliary power
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakes; Induction systems

12.

Lubricant injector

      
Application Number 15850306
Grant Number 10767813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-21
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-09-08
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Edler, Brad
  • Holland, Chris
  • Conley, Paul

Abstract

A lubricant injector includes a body having an inlet fluidly coupleable to a lubricant source, an outlet, and an elongated bore extending along an axis and having an outer end proximal to the body second end, a closed inner end spaced axially from the body first end, a first port, and a second port disposed generally between the bore closed end and the first port. A delivery chamber separate from the bore has an inlet port and an outlet port fluidly coupled with the body outlet. A piston disposed within the bore divides the bore into an operating chamber coupled with the first port and a measuring chamber coupled with the second port. The operating chamber is fluidly coupled with the inlet and the measuring chamber is located between the bore closed end and the operating chamber and is fluidly coupleable with the inlet and alternatively with the delivery chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices
  • F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member

13.

Fluid dispenser having pressure regulator

      
Application Number 15853142
Grant Number 10351413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-22
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Edler, Brad Allen
  • Gaynes, Steve
  • Afanasyev, Oleksiy

Abstract

A pneumatic liquid dispenser includes a container and a lid. When the lid is mounted on the container, the container supports passaging defining a gas supply inlet for receiving pressurized gas, a gas outlet for delivering pressurized gas to the container, and a gas flow path between the inlet and the outlet. A pressure valve is located between the gas supply inlet and the gas outlet. The pressure valve is configured to automatically permit gas flow along the gas flow path when pressure in the interior of the container is less than a threshold pressure and to automatically block gas flow along the gas flow path when pressure in the interior of the container is greater than the threshold pressure. When gas flows freely through the gas flow path, the gas pressurizes the container to dispense liquid in the container through a liquid passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
  • B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
  • B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
  • B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor

14.

Fluid handling device having valve

      
Application Number 15853161
Grant Number 10351414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-22
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Edler, Brad Allen
  • Gaynes, Steve

Abstract

A liquid dispenser includes a container and a lid. When the lid is mounted on the container, the container supports passaging including a gas supply inlet and a venturi. A control valve in fluid communication with the passaging is adjustable to a dispensing configuration and an evacuation configuration and a separate mode selector valve is adjustable to a dispensing configuration and an evacuation configuration. The dispenser dispenses liquid when both valves are in the dispensing configuration and evacuates liquid when both valves are in the evacuation configuration. The mode selector valve can block flow through a pressurization passage of the passaging in the evacuation configuration and through the venturi or other evacuation passage in the dispensing configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
  • B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
  • B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
  • B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor

15.

Flow measuring device for lubrication systems

      
Application Number 15404628
Grant Number 10209108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-12
First Publication Date 2017-05-04
Grant Date 2019-02-19
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Donovan, Nathan David
  • Krassinger, Eric
  • He, Canlong
  • Edler, Brad Allen
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A flow measuring device for measuring flow of a fluid. A housing has a passage which extends between an inlet and an outlet. A shaft is disposed within the housing and is rotatable about a central axis. A flow detector is mounted on the shaft and disposed at least partially within the passage. The flow detector includes a rotatable, generally cylindrical body that rotates about a central axis as the fluid flows. A magnet is disposed within the housing such that the central axis extends through it, and is configured to rotate simultaneously with the body about the central axis. A magnetic encoder is disposed within the housing and configured to sense rotation of the magnet as the flow detector angularly displaces about the central axis so as to detect angular displacement of the flow detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 1/075 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects using rotating vanes with tangential admission with magnetic or electromagnetic coupling to the indicating device
  • G01F 3/06 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising members rotating in a fluid-tight or substantially fluid-tight manner in a housing
  • G01F 3/10 - Geared or lobed impeller meters
  • G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects
  • G01F 1/24 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow by variable-area meters with magnetic or electric coupling to the indicating device

16.

Lubrication system with supply line monitoring

      
Application Number 15304680
Grant Number 10465845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-17
First Publication Date 2017-02-09
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul

Abstract

A lubrication system includes a lubricant supply reservoir, a supply line connecting the reservoir with one or more dispenser valves, a return valve and a pump. A control is operatively connected with a pump and with the return valve, the control being configured to operate the pump and the return valve such that a quantity of lubricant within the supply line flows out of the supply line and into the reservoir when a period of storage within the supply line of the quantity of lubricant exceeds an estimated period of effectiveness of the quantity of lubricant or a predetermined portion of the estimated lubricant effectiveness period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 11/00 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups

17.

Bearing assembly having labyrinth seal with pumping action

      
Application Number 14725798
Grant Number 09677618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-29
First Publication Date 2016-12-01
Grant Date 2017-06-13
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A bearing assembly includes a housing having an interior cavity, an opening, and an inward facing seal mounting surface. The assembly includes a bearing and a shaft mounted in the bearing for rotation about a central axis. The assembly includes a seal positioned axially between the interior cavity and the exterior of the housing to inhibit contaminants from entering the housing and damaging the bearing. The seal has a bearing side, an opening side, and a gap surface facing a corresponding surface that is either an outward facing surface of the shaft or thee inward facing seal mounting surface of the housing. The gap surface is spaced from the corresponding surface by a clearance gap. The width of the clearance gap increases from the bearing side to the opening side to direct fluid in the clearance gap away from the interior cavity as the shaft rotates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/80 - Labyrinth sealings
  • F16C 35/04 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of ball or roller bearings
  • F16J 15/447 - Labyrinth packings
  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
  • F16C 23/08 - Ball or roller bearings self-adjusting

18.

System and method of confirming lubrication to bearing

      
Application Number 14675209
Grant Number 09683697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-31
First Publication Date 2016-10-06
Grant Date 2017-06-20
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Donovan, Nathan David

Abstract

Methods and systems for determining lubrication flow dispensed to lubrication points. Lubricant delivery is determined based upon the difference between volume measurements detected as the lubricant is delivered to the lubrication points, and volume measurements detected as the lubricant is vented after delivery. A flow sensor in the lubricant supply line measures lubricant delivered and lubricant vented and a controller determines the amount dispensed based upon the difference between the delivered and vented measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices
  • F16N 31/00 - Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus
  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • G01F 15/00 - MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
  • F16N 13/16 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps with fluid drive

19.

Bearing system with lubricated exclusion seal

      
Application Number 14587302
Grant Number 09810372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-31
First Publication Date 2016-06-30
Grant Date 2017-11-07
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL COPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul George
  • Uncapher, Bryan
  • Inciong, Joe T

Abstract

A bearing system includes a bearing housing configured to house a bearing and enclosing a free volume for receiving a lubricant, a bearing, a pump configured to pump lubricant into the free volume, a shaft in an opening in the housing rotatably supported by the bearing, an exclusion seal between the shaft opening and the shaft that is repeatably and non-destructively shiftable from a sealing state in which it substantially prevents lubricant from leaving the free volume and a release state in which it allows lubricant to escape between the exclusion seal and the shaft. The exclusion seal is caused to shift by increasing and decreasing a pressure in the bearing housing, and the system includes a controller configured to repeatedly shift the exclusion seal by raising and lowering the pressure in the free volume to continuously maintain a lubricating film between the exclusion seal and the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/72 - Sealings
  • F16C 33/80 - Labyrinth sealings
  • F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 13/00 - Lubricating-pumps
  • F16C 33/76 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings
  • F16C 35/04 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of ball or roller bearings

20.

Lubrication method for housing having an exclusion seal

      
Application Number 14587354
Grant Number 09841141
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-31
First Publication Date 2016-06-30
Grant Date 2017-12-12
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul George
  • Uncapher, Bryan
  • Inciong, Joe T

Abstract

A method includes providing a bearing housing configured to house a bearing, the bearing housing enclosing a free volume for receiving a lubricant and including a shaft in a shaft opening, filling the free volume with the lubricant, providing an exclusion seal between the shaft opening and the shaft, the exclusion seal being repeatably and non-destructively shiftable from a sealing state and a release state, the exclusion seal being shiftable from the sealing state to the release state by increasing a pressure in the bearing housing to above a first level and being shiftable from the release state to the sealing state by decreasing the pressure to below the first level; and continuously maintaining a film of the lubricant between the exclusion seal and the shaft by repeatedly causing the pressure of the lubricant in the free volume to rise above and fall below the first level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16N 13/00 - Lubricating-pumps
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16C 33/76 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings
  • F16C 35/04 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of ball or roller bearings

21.

Bearing system with lubrication controller

      
Application Number 14580715
Grant Number 09551460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-23
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2017-01-24
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul George
  • Uncapher, Bryan
  • Inciong, Joe T

Abstract

A bearing system includes a bearing housing configured to house a bearing, the bearing housing enclosing a free volume for receiving lubricant, a quantity of the lubricant in the free volume, a sensor configured to measure at least one parameter affecting a degradation rate at which the lubricant will degrade and to produce at least one output signal indicative of the measured at least one parameter, a pump for pumping lubricant into the bearing housing, and a controller configured to receive the at least one output signal from the sensor and to control the pump based a function of the received at least one output signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

22.

Method of controlling bearing lubrication system

      
Application Number 14580824
Grant Number 09695979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-23
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2017-07-04
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul George
  • Uncapher, Bryan
  • Inciong, Joe T

Abstract

A method includes providing a bearing housing configured to house a bearing, the bearing housing enclosing a free volume for receiving lubricant, providing a quantity of the lubricant in the free volume, and providing a sensor configured to measure at least one parameter affecting a degradation rate at which the lubricant will degrade and to produce at least one output signal indicative of the measured at least one parameter. The method also includes providing a pump for pumping lubricant into the bearing housing, providing a controller configured to receive the at least one output signal from the sensor and configured to control the pump based the received at least one output signal, and controlling the pump based on a function of the received at least one output signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication

23.

Lubricant gun with external communication

      
Application Number 14565499
Grant Number 09500317
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-10
First Publication Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2016-11-22
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Peters, Terry Clarence
  • Francisco Dos Santos, Jose Americo

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing a lubricant. The apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. A controller is in communication with the chamber. A communication module is in communication with the controller. The communication module is configured to transmit first information to an external device, to receive second information from the external device, or both.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 3/12 - Grease guns
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
  • F16N 11/08 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups with mechanical drive, other than directly by springs or weights
  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices
  • H02P 7/08 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for regulating or controlling an individual dc dynamo-electric motor by varying field or armature current by manual control without auxiliary power

24.

Pump having diagnostic system

      
Application Number 14823104
Grant Number 10851940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-11
First Publication Date 2015-12-03
Grant Date 2020-12-01
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

25.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM WITH SUPPLY LINE MONITORING

      
Application Number US2015026481
Publication Number 2015/161258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-17
Publication Date 2015-10-22
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul

Abstract

A lubrication system includes a lubricant supply reservoir, a supply line connecting the reservoir with one or more dispenser valves, a return valve and a pump. A control is operatively connected with a pump and with the return valve, the control being configured to operate the pump and the return valve such that a quantity of lubricant within the supply line flows out of the supply line and into the reservoir when a period of storage within the supply line of the quantity of lubricant exceeds an estimated period of effectiveness of the quantity of lubricant or a predetermined portion of the estimated lubricant effectiveness period.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

METHOD OF PURGING LUBRICANT WITHIN A BEARING AND SYSTEM USING THE METHOD

      
Application Number US2015026496
Publication Number 2015/161270
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-17
Publication Date 2015-10-22
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul

Abstract

A method of operating a lubrication system for lubricating a bearing in a housing includes the following steps: dispensing a quantity of lubricant within the bearing housing; monitoring a containment period of time during which the lubricant quantity is contained within the housing; determining when the containment time period exceeds a predetermined value of time; and dispensing another quantity of lubricant within the bearing housing when the containment time period exceeds the predetermined time value such that the other quantity of lubricant displaces the quantity of lubricant from the bearing housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 11/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

27.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM WITH LUBRICANT CONDITION MONITORING

      
Application Number US2015026469
Publication Number 2015/161252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-17
Publication Date 2015-10-22
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul
  • Marrow, James
  • Donovan, Nathan

Abstract

A lubrication system for lubricating at least one movable machine component includes a lubricant reservoir containing a lubricant and a fluid line fluidly coupled with the reservoir and having an outlet for dispensing the lubricant on or within the machine component. A valve selectively permits lubricant flow through the fluid line so as to dispense a quantity of lubricant through the fluid line outlet. A sensor senses a property of the machine component or the quantity of lubricant. A control is coupled with the sensor and with the valve, the control being configured to receive information from the sensor, to determine an estimated period of effectiveness of the quantity of lubricant using the sensor information, and to operate the valve based on the estimated lubricant effectiveness period so as to dispense another quantity of lubricant on or within the machine component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant

28.

Electric grease gun

      
Application Number 29471718
Grant Number D0740089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-04
First Publication Date 2015-10-06
Grant Date 2015-10-06
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Guo, Kong Ling
  • Dos Santos, Americo
  • Peters, Terry C.

29.

Fluid drain device

      
Application Number 29473404
Grant Number D0736290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-21
First Publication Date 2015-08-11
Grant Date 2015-08-11
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoefler, Robert Frederick
  • Allen, David Mark

30.

Lubricant vent valve with stepper motor drive

      
Application Number 14391432
Grant Number 09512963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-09
First Publication Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul
  • Alekseyev, Iii, Viktor
  • Kotyk, Jeff

Abstract

A lubrication system vent valve includes a valve body having a flow passage with an inlet fluidly coupled with a supply and an outlet fluidly coupled with a dispenser, and a vent passage with an inlet port fluidly coupled with the flow passage and an outlet port. A closure element disposed within the vent passage has a threaded portion and is linearly displaceable between an open position where the vent ports are fluidly coupled to permit lubricant flow from the primary passage and out of the body through the vent outlet port, and a closed position at which fluid flow between the vent ports is substantially prevented. A motor has a shaft with a threaded portion engaged with the closure element such that shaft rotation in one direction displaces the closure element toward the closed position and shaft rotation in an opposing direction displaces the element toward the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16K 31/50 - Mechanical actuating means with screw-spindle
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

31.

Fluid drain device

      
Application Number 29473408
Grant Number D0734795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-21
First Publication Date 2015-07-21
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoefler, Robert Frederick
  • Allen, David Mark

32.

Flow measuring device for lubrication systems

      
Application Number 14586002
Grant Number 09581474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-30
First Publication Date 2015-06-25
Grant Date 2017-02-28
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Donovan, Nathan David
  • Krassinger, Eric
  • He, Canlong
  • Edler, Brad Allen
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A flow measuring device for measuring flow of a fluid. A housing has a passage which extends between an inlet and an outlet. A shaft is disposed within the housing and is rotatable about a central axis. A flow detector is mounted on the shaft and disposed at least partially within the passage. The flow detector includes a rotatable, generally cylindrical body that rotates about a central axis as the fluid flows. A magnet is mounted on the rotatable body or on the shaft, and is configured to rotate simultaneously with the body about the central axis. A sensor is disposed within the housing and configured to sense rotation of the magnet as the flow detector angularly displaces about the central axis so as to detect angular displacement of the flow detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices
  • G01F 1/24 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow by variable-area meters with magnetic or electric coupling to the indicating device
  • G01F 3/06 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement having rigid movable walls comprising members rotating in a fluid-tight or substantially fluid-tight manner in a housing
  • G01F 3/10 - Geared or lobed impeller meters
  • G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects

33.

Apparatus and method for controlling a lubrication unit using flow rate feedback

      
Application Number 14134849
Grant Number 09618155
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-19
First Publication Date 2015-06-25
Grant Date 2017-04-11
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Alekseyev, Viktor

Abstract

A lubrication unit for delivering lubricant in a system and a method for controlling the unit. The lubrication unit includes a reservoir, a motor, and a pump. The lubrication unit has a flow rate sensor mounted downstream from the pump for measuring a flow rate of lubricant. The lubrication unit includes a control unit operatively connected to the flow rate sensor and the motor for controlling operation of the motor. The control unit includes an input selector for selecting at least one characteristic selected from a group consisting of a volume and a flow rate of lubricant pumped by the pump. The control unit adjusts motor speed to obtain the selected characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 13/06 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps

34.

GREASE GUN WITH SENSING CAPABILITY AND VARIABLE SPEED

      
Application Number US2014063423
Publication Number 2015/066471
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-31
Publication Date 2015-05-07
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Dos Santos, Americo
  • Peters, Terry, C.
  • Shew, Jerry
  • Guo, Kong, Ling

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected, and a piston movably positioned in the chamber. The apparatus also includes a motor coupled with the piston, and a power source coupled with the motor. The apparatus further includes a switch coupled with the power source and the motor. The apparatus also includes a controller coupled with the switch, so as to control whether the switch is closed or open. The controller is configured to switch the switch open and closed according to a duty cycle, so as to control a speed of the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 37/00 - Equipment for transferring lubricant from one container to another

35.

GREASE GUN WITH SENSING CAPABILITY

      
Application Number US2014063420
Publication Number 2015/066468
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-31
Publication Date 2015-05-07
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Dos Santos, Americo
  • Shew, Jerry
  • Peters, Terry, C.
  • Guo, Kong, Ling

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which, for example, the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. The apparatus also includes a piston movably positioned in the chamber to take lubricant into the chamber and eject it therefrom. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to take a measurement of a condition related to a force applied to the piston to move the piston in the chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a controller coupled with the sensor so as to receive data related to the measurement from the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, using the measurement, an amount of lubricant ejected by the piston

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 37/00 - Equipment for transferring lubricant from one container to another

36.

Fluid drain

      
Application Number 14069035
Grant Number 09464757
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-31
First Publication Date 2015-04-30
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Allen, David Mark
  • He, Canlong

Abstract

A fluid drain may include a fluid reservoir comprising a lower tube inlet that opens into the fluid reservoir, a lower tube at least partially positioned within the lower tube inlet, and an upper tube at least partially positioned within the lower tube. The fluid drain may further include an upper tube clamp having an opening therein, wherein the upper tube is positioned within the opening in the upper tube clamp and the upper tube clamp is configured to remain attached to the upper tube upon removal of the upper tube from the lower tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 31/00 - Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus

37.

Grease gun with sensing capability

      
Application Number 14069068
Grant Number 09512962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-31
First Publication Date 2015-04-30
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Francisco Dos Santos, Jose Americo
  • Peters, Terry C.
  • Shew, Jerry
  • Guo, Kong Ling

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which, for example, the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. The apparatus also includes a piston movably positioned in the chamber to take lubricant into the chamber and eject it therefrom. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to take a measurement of a condition related to a force applied to the piston to move the piston in the chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a controller coupled with the sensor so as to receive data related to the measurement from the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, using the measurement, an amount of lubricant ejected by the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 27/00 - Proportioning devices
  • F16N 3/12 - Grease guns
  • F16N 11/08 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups with mechanical drive, other than directly by springs or weights
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant

38.

Pump having wear and wear rate detection

      
Application Number 14056394
Grant Number 09671065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-17
First Publication Date 2015-04-23
Grant Date 2017-06-06
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Donovan, Nathan D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. The apparatus includes a controller that diagnoses piston wear by driving the pump to achieve a predetermined pressure, stopping the pump with the piston in a home position, and measuring pressure at a preselected time interval after the step of stopping the pump. The amount of piston wear is approximated based on a difference between the predetermined pressure and the measured pressure at the predetermined time interval.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
  • F04B 43/00 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members
  • F16N 1/00 - Constructional modifications of parts of machines or apparatus for the purpose of lubrication
  • F16J 1/00 - Pistons; Trunk pistons; Plungers
  • F16J 13/02 - Detachable closure members; Means for tightening closures
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

39.

PUMP HAVING WEAR AND WEAR RATE DETECTION

      
Application Number US2014059217
Publication Number 2015/057412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-06
Publication Date 2015-04-23
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul, G.
  • Donovan, Nathan, D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. The apparatus includes a controller that diagnoses piston wear by driving the pump to achieve a predetermined pressure, stopping the pump with the piston in a home position, and measuring pressure at a preselected time interval after the step of stopping the pump. The amount of piston wear is approximated based on a difference between the predetermined pressure and the measured pressure at the predetermined time interval.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
  • F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F16N 7/40 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems in a closed circulation system

40.

FLOW MEASURING DEVICE FOR LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2014058059
Publication Number 2015/048652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-29
Publication Date 2015-04-02
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul
  • He, Canlong

Abstract

A flow measuring device includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a passage extending between the inlet and outlet, a shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable about a central axis and a flow detector mounted on the shaft and disposed partially within the passage, such that fluid flow through the passage rotates the detector about the axis. A magnet is mounted on the shaft and spaced axially from the detector and a sensor disposed within the housing and configured to sense rotation of the magnet as the shaft angularly displaces about the central axis so as to detect angular displacement of the flow detector. Preferably, the sensor includes a switch adjustable from open and closed states when either one of the poles of the magnet is proximal to the switch. A processor is connected with the switch and determines flow volume and/or flow rate through the passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects

41.

Battery powered, handheld lubrication gun with display

      
Application Number 14546081
Grant Number 09625092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-18
First Publication Date 2015-03-12
Grant Date 2017-04-18
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • He, Canlong
  • Rohan, R. Keith
  • Kong, Ling Guo

Abstract

A battery-powered, handheld grease gun for dispensing lubricant. A pump mechanism driven by a motor is in communication with the lubricant and has a supply port for dispensing the lubricant at a lubrication point. A sensor monitors the pump mechanism of the motor. A display displays information indicative of the monitored condition of the device, such as volume of lubricant dispensed. A processor responsive to operator input selectively energizes the motor to drive the pump mechanism to dispense lubricant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 3/12 - Grease guns
  • H02P 7/08 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for regulating or controlling an individual dc dynamo-electric motor by varying field or armature current by manual control without auxiliary power

42.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND CONTROLLER

      
Application Number US2013053951
Publication Number 2015/020644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-07
Publication Date 2015-02-12
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Beck, Dave
  • Donovan, Nathan
  • Krassinger, Eric

Abstract

A lubrication system for lubricating bearings that includes at least one lubrication pump for pumping lubricant to the bearings and at least one metering valve for distributing the pumped lubricant throughout the lubrication system to the bearings. The system further includes a lubrication controller in communication with the at least one lubrication pump and at least one metering valve for controlling the lubrication system. The controller has firmware configured to provide a sequence of instructions to perform specified tasks and hardware that carries out the sequence of instructions to perform the specified tasks. In an unconfigured and unconnected state, the lubrication controller can be configured by reprogramming the firmware, to selectively control at least one of a series progressive lubrication system, a dual line lubrication system and a single line parallel lubrication system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps

43.

Device for at least partially blocking an opening and forming a seal in the opening

      
Application Number 13942779
Grant Number 09004304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-16
First Publication Date 2015-01-22
Grant Date 2015-04-14
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Sanders, Scott Allen
  • Allen, David Mark

Abstract

A device includes a first body having a curved wall with a top surface that slopes away from the first body and a second body having an interior configured to receive the curved wall of the first body, the interior including a curved ramp with a sloped bottom ramp surface. The second body is mounted on the first body with the bottom surface of the curved ramp resting on the top surface of the curved wall. A compressible seal extends from the first body bottom, and a shaft projects from the second body through a passage in the first body and into the interior of the compressible seal. Rotating the bodies relative to each other causes the shaft to pull the seal against the first body and radially expand the seal against an interior wall of an opening in which the device is placed to form a seal therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
  • F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
  • B65D 39/12 - Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers expansible, e.g. inflatable
  • F16L 37/02 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained only by friction of the parts being joined
  • F16L 31/00 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to one another or to flexible sleeves
  • F16L 55/11 - Plugs

44.

Device for at least partially blocking an opening and forming a seal in the opening

      
Application Number 13942804
Grant Number 09169767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-16
First Publication Date 2015-01-22
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Allen, David Mark
  • Sanders, Scott Allen

Abstract

A device for at least partially blocking an opening includes a first body, a second body rotatably mounted to the first body and a compressible seal extending from the first body. The seal includes a first portion, a plate having a hole at one end of the first portion, and a second portion extending away from the plate. A hollow shaft extends from the second body and through the first body, the first portion, the hole in the plate, and into the second portion. The shaft has a shoulder in the second portion that is wider than the hole in the plate, and moving the shaft relative to the first body compresses the second body until the shoulder reaches the plate and then compresses the first body. Such compression expands the first and/or second portions and presses them against the inside of the opening to form a seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/05 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained only by friction of the parts being joined with an elastic outer part pressing against an inner part by reason of its elasticity tightened by the pressure of a mechanical organ
  • F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices

45.

Electric grease gun

      
Application Number 29471769
Grant Number D0710169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-05
First Publication Date 2014-08-05
Grant Date 2014-08-05
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Guo, Kong Ling
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Rohan, Keith

46.

Apparatus for delivering a pumpable material to a rail head

      
Application Number 14056415
Grant Number 08944215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-17
First Publication Date 2014-05-22
Grant Date 2015-02-03
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Holland, Christopher D.

Abstract

An applicator assembly for delivery of a pumpable material to a top surface of a rail head includes an applicator body having a plurality of orifices. The body is resiliently yieldable to permit the applicator body to move from a raised position, in which the orifices are located adjacent the top surface of the rail head and open toward the top surface of the rail head for delivery of lubricant directly from the orifices to the top surface of the rail head, to a depressed position in the event the applicator is contacted by a train wheel. The applicator body thereafter returns to the raised position. A metal portion of the applicator body contacts a side surface of the rail head to form a metal-on-metal hard seal extending lengthwise of the rail head for inhibiting leakage of the pumpable material from the top of the rail head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61K 3/00 - Wetting or lubricating rails or wheel flanges

47.

Multi-chamber pump system

      
Application Number 13451169
Grant Number 09127809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-19
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2015-09-08
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A lubricant reservoir including a container defining an interior for holding lubricant. The reservoir includes a partition inside the container interior dividing the interior into multiple chambers. Each chamber segregates lubricant from lubricant in every other chamber. The reservoir has multiple outlets. An outlet is positioned in each chamber to permit lubricant to be removed from the corresponding chamber. The reservoir includes multiple motor-driven stirrers. A stirrer is positioned in each chamber to stir lubricant in the corresponding chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 39/00 - Arrangements for conditioning of lubricants in the lubricating system
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

48.

Dual-line pump unit, lubrication system, and related apparatus and method

      
Application Number 13451213
Grant Number 08978825
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-19
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2015-03-17
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Bels, Rainer
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A dual-line pump unit for supplying lubricant includes a reservoir having an interior for holding lubricant. A first pump is provided for pumping lubricant from the reservoir through a first main line to a lubricant distribution system. A second pump is provided for pumping lubricant from the reservoir through a second main line to the lubricant distribution system. During a first stage of operation, the first pump operates to pump lubricant from the reservoir through the first main line to the lubricant distribution system and the second pump is idle, the second main line venting back to the reservoir via the second pump. During a second stage of operation, the second pump operates to pump lubricant from the reservoir through the second main line to the lubricant distribution system and the first pump is idle, the first main line venting back to the reservoir via the first pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/40 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems in a closed circulation system
  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

49.

Lubrication system and controller

      
Application Number 13451871
Grant Number 09920878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Beck, David
  • Donovan, Nathan
  • Krassinger, Eric

Abstract

A lubrication system for lubricating bearings that includes at least one lubrication pump for pumping lubricant to the bearings and at least one metering valve for distributing the pumped lubricant throughout the lubrication system to the bearings. The system further includes a lubrication controller in communication with the at least one lubrication pump and at least one metering valve for controlling the lubrication system. The controller has firmware configured to provide a sequence of instructions to perform specified tasks and hardware that carries out the sequence of instructions to perform the specified tasks. In an unconfigured and unconnected state, the lubrication controller can be configured by reprogramming the firmware, to selectively control at least one of a series progressive lubrication system, a dual line lubrication system and a single line parallel lubrication system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems

50.

DUAL LINE PUMP UNIT, LUBRICATION SYSTEM, AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2013037072
Publication Number 2013/158822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-18
Publication Date 2013-10-24
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul, G.
  • Bels, Rainer
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A dual-line pump unit for supplying lubricant includes a reservoir having an interior for holding lubricant. A first pump is provided for pumping lubricant from the reservoir through a first main line to a lubricant distribution system. A second pump is provided for pumping lubricant from the reservoir through a second main line to the lubricant distribution system. During a first stage of operation, the first pump operates to pump lubricant from the reservoir through the first main line to the lubricant distribution system and the second pump is idle, the second main line venting back to the reservoir via the second pump. During a second stage of operation, the second pump operates to pump lubricant from the reservoir through the second main line to the lubricant distribution system and the first pump is idle, the first main line venting back to the reservoir via the first pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

51.

MULTI-CHAMBER PUMP SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2013037142
Publication Number 2013/158862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-18
Publication Date 2013-10-24
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A lubricant reservoir including a container defining an interior for holding lubricant. The reservoir includes a partition inside the container interior dividing the interior into multiple chambers. Each chamber segregates lubricant from lubricant in every other chamber. The reservoir has multiple outlets. An outlet is positioned in each chamber to permit lubricant to be removed from the corresponding chamber. The reservoir includes multiple motor-driven stirrers. A stirrer is positioned in each chamber to stir lubricant in the corresponding chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated

52.

LUBRICANT VENT VALVE WITH STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE

      
Application Number US2013035800
Publication Number 2013/155082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-09
Publication Date 2013-10-17
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • Kotyk, Jeff

Abstract

A lubrication system vent valve includes a valve body having a flow passage with an inlet fluidly coupled with a supply and an outlet fluidly coupled with a dispenser, and a vent passage with an inlet port fluidly coupled with the flow passage and an outlet port. A closure element disposed within the vent passage has a threaded portion and is linearly displaceable between an open position where the vent ports are fluidly coupled to permit lubricant flow from the primary passage and out of the body through the vent outlet port, and a closed position at which fluid flow between the vent ports is substantially prevented. A motor has a shaft with a threaded portion engaged with the closure element such that shaft rotation in one direction displaces the closure element toward the closed position and shaft rotation in an opposing direction displaces the element toward the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant

53.

LUBRICANT RESERVOIR REFILLING SYSTEM WITH SHUT-OFF

      
Application Number US2013031180
Publication Number 2013/148233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
Publication Date 2013-10-03
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Kotyk, Jeffrey Mark
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A lubricant reservoir system. The system includes a reservoir for containing lubricant. The reservoir has a top, a bottom, a peripheral wall, and an inlet for delivering lubricant to the reservoir from a supply. The system also includes a follower in the reservoir slidingly and sealingly engaging the peripheral wall of the reservoir, the follower moving up and down in the reservoir in response to a changing level of lubricant in the reservoir. The lubricant reservoir system has a shut-off valve in fluid communication with the inlet for selectively preventing lubricant flow through the inlet. The valve is operatively connected to the follower for closing the valve and preventing lubricant flow through the inlet when lubricant in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/26 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve with a transmission with parts linked together from a single float to a single valve with the valve guided for rectilinear movement and the float attached to a pivoted arm

54.

LANCE PUMP HAVING HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED STEPPER/SERVO MOTOR

      
Application Number US2013030331
Publication Number 2013/142129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-12
Publication Date 2013-09-26
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul, G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A pump for pumping viscous liquid. The pump includes a body, an elongate core, and a tube surrounding the core. A stepper or servo motor mounted on the body has a selectively rotatable output shaft. A transmission operatively connecting the motor output shaft and the elongate tube reciprocates the tube between a raised position and a lowered position. An inlet check valve defining an expansible lower chamber is oriented to open during each downward pumping stroke so liquid enters the lower chamber. The pump includes a pump chamber and a feed passage connecting the lower chamber to the pump chamber. The passage has a check valve oriented to open during each upward stroke to deliver liquid from the lower chamber to the pump chamber. An outlet passage connected to the pump chamber permits liquid to flow from the pump chamber to an outlet on each upward and downward stroke.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous

55.

LANCE PUMP HAVING VERTICALLY MOUNTED STEPPER MOTOR

      
Application Number US2013030464
Publication Number 2013/142146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-12
Publication Date 2013-09-26
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul, G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A pump includes a pump body and an elongate tube. The pump includes an elongate core slidably received in the tube, a stepper motor having a selectively rotatable output shaft extending vertically and a transmission for effecting relative reciprocating motion between the core and the tube. The pump includes an inlet check valve mounted inside the core defining with the core an expansible and contractible lower pump chamber. The inlet check valve is oriented to open during each upward pumping stroke. The pump includes an annular upper chamber above the lower pump chamber and a lateral passage connecting the lower pump chamber to the annular upper chamber. The lateral passage has a check valve oriented to open during each downward pumping stroke. The pump includes an outlet passage connected to the annular upper chamber permitting viscous liquid to flow to the outlet passage on each upward and downward pumping stroke.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
  • F04B 23/00 - Pumping installations or systems

56.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING APPARENT VISCOSITY OF A NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID

      
Application Number US2013031326
Publication Number 2013/142256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
Publication Date 2013-09-26
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • He, Canlong
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Lugt, Pieter Martin

Abstract

Method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring an apparent viscosity of a non-Newtonian fluid. The method and apparatus involves calculating a power-law number n relating a shear stress of the fluid to a shear rate of the fluid, and then calculating an estimated apparent viscosity Ŋest of the fluid at a selected shear rate based on a yield stress Y of the fluid and on the calculated power-law number n. The estimated apparent viscosity of the fluid at a selected shear rate is calculated based on the experimental observation that reference shear stress is 1.5 times the yield stress for most shear thinning fluids (e.g., grease).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties
  • G01N 11/08 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture by measuring pressure required to produce a known flow

57.

Lance pump having horizontally mounted stepper/servo motor

      
Application Number 13423986
Grant Number 09239044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-19
First Publication Date 2013-09-19
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A pump for pumping viscous liquid. The pump includes a body, an elongate core, and a tube surrounding the core. A stepper or servo motor mounted on the body has a selectively rotatable output shaft. A transmission operatively connecting the motor output shaft and the elongate tube reciprocates the tube between a raised position and a lowered position. An inlet check valve defining an expansible lower chamber is oriented to open during each downward pumping stroke so liquid enters the lower chamber. The pump includes a pump chamber and a feed passage connecting the lower chamber to the pump chamber. The passage has a check valve oriented to open during each upward stroke to deliver liquid from the lower chamber to the pump chamber. An outlet passage connected to the pump chamber permits liquid to flow from the pump chamber to an outlet on each upward and downward stroke.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
  • F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity
  • F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
  • F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs

58.

Lance pump having vertically mounted stepper motor

      
Application Number 13423978
Grant Number 09140246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-19
First Publication Date 2013-09-19
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Edler, Brad Allen

Abstract

A pump includes a pump body and an elongate tube. The pump includes an elongate core slidably received in the tube, a stepper motor having a selectively rotatable output shaft extending vertically and a transmission for effecting relative reciprocating motion between the core and the tube. The pump includes an inlet check valve mounted inside the core defining with the core an expansible and contractible lower pump chamber. The inlet check valve is oriented to open during each upward pumping stroke. The pump includes an annular upper chamber above the lower pump chamber and a lateral passage connecting the lower pump chamber to the annular upper chamber. The lateral passage has a check valve oriented to open during each downward pumping stroke. The pump includes an outlet passage connected to the annular upper chamber permitting viscous liquid to flow to the outlet passage on each upward and downward pumping stroke.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
  • F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity

59.

Evacuation and refilling device for vehicle cooling systems

      
Application Number 13399589
Grant Number 09115636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-17
First Publication Date 2013-08-22
Grant Date 2015-08-25
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Allen, David Mark
  • Sanders, Scott Allen

Abstract

A device for evacuating and filling a vehicle cooling system includes a housing having an interior chamber. A service port extends into the housing and connectable with the vehicle cooling system, a supply port extends into the housing and connectable with a source of coolant fluid, and an evacuation port extends into the housing. A valve is disposed at least partially within the housing chamber and is adjustable between a first configuration in which the service port is fluidly coupled with the evacuation port and a second configuration in which the service port is fluidly coupled with the supply port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
  • F01P 11/06 - Cleaning; Combating corrosion

60.

EVACUATION AND REFILLING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2013026153
Publication Number 2013/123200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-02-14
Publication Date 2013-08-22
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Allen, David, Mark
  • Sanders, Scott, Allen

Abstract

A device for evacuating and filling a vehicle cooling system includes a housing having an interior chamber. A service port extends into the housing and connectable with the vehicle cooling system, a supply port extends into the housing and connectable with a source of coolant fluid, and an evacuation port extends into the housing. A valve is disposed at least partially within the housing chamber and is adjustable between a first configuration in which the service port is fluidly coupled with the evacuation port and a second configuration in which the service port is fluidly coupled with the supply port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied

61.

Stepper motor driving a lubrication pump providing uninterrupted lubricant flow

      
Application Number 13630042
Grant Number 09222618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-28
First Publication Date 2013-07-04
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Donovan, Nathan David
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication points via divider valves. A pump driven by a stepper motor to supplies lubricant at a varying rate which provides lubricant substantially uninterrupted at the lubrication point(s), and/or provides lubricant at a continuous non-constant flow rate which provides lubricant without interruption at the lubrication point(s), and/or provides lubricant at a constant flow rate which provides lubricant without interruption at the lubrication point(s).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 13/00 - Lubricating-pumps
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

62.

LANCE PUMP WITH A RAM

      
Application Number US2012070108
Publication Number 2013/096203
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-17
Publication Date 2013-06-27
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Laughlin, Henry J.
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

An improved lance pump is disclosed for pumping a pumpable product, particularly lubricant including grease, from a lubricant supply. The pump comprises a head for placement above the supply, a tubular lance structure affixed to the head and extending down into the supply, and a pump tube inside the lance structure that is reciprocated up and down for pumping lubricant from the supply on both upstrokes and downstrokes of the tube. A ram at a lower end of the lance structure is positioned for forcing lubricant up into the tube and past an inlet check valve on a downstroke of the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 19/02 - Machines or pumps having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups having movable cylinders

63.

Lance pump with a ram

      
Application Number 13331217
Grant Number 09341173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-20
First Publication Date 2013-06-20
Grant Date 2016-05-17
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Laughlin, Henry
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

An improved lance pump is disclosed for pumping a pumpable product, particularly lubricant including grease, from a lubricant supply. The pump comprises a head for placement above the supply, a tubular lance structure affixed to the head and extending down into the supply, and a pump tube inside the lance structure that is reciprocated up and down for pumping lubricant from the supply on both upstrokes and downstrokes of the tube. A ram at a lower end of the lance structure is positioned for forcing lubricant up into the tube and past an inlet check valve on a downstroke of the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 19/02 - Machines or pumps having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups having movable cylinders
  • F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
  • F04B 53/12 - Valves; Arrangement of valves arranged in or on pistons

64.

COMPACT LUBRICANT INJECTOR AND INJECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2012060407
Publication Number 2013/059185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-16
Publication Date 2013-04-25
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Arens, Thomas M.
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A compact lubricant injector is disclosed. The injector includes an injector body having an inlet for lubricant under pressure, an outlet, and a measuring chamber for receiving lubricant from the inlet. A piston is movable in the injector body along a first axis through a stroke in the measuring chamber for the discharge of a measured volume of lubricant from the measuring chamber and thence through the outlet. A valve is movable in the injector body along a second axis different from the first axis. The valve is responsive to pressure conditions in the inlet for operation of the injector in a cycles ending in a state for venting the injector to effect recharging of the measuring chamber involving the transmission of lubricant from the inlet to the measuring chamber. A combination of at least one such lubricant injector and a manifold is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated

65.

System having removable lubricant reservoir and lubricant refilling station

      
Application Number 13273742
Grant Number 09086186
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-14
First Publication Date 2013-04-18
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Holland, Christopher D.
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A lubricant reservoir refilling system. The system includes a removable reservoir having a tank for receiving lubricant, a refill inlet fluidly communicating with the tank, and a connector. The refilling system also includes a refilling station including a refill housing having a connector configured for releasable connection with the reservoir connector, an inlet on the refill housing adapted for connection to a supply of lubricant, and an outlet on the refill housing positioned for fluid communication with the reservoir refill inlet when the reservoir is connected to the refilling station to allow delivery of lubricant from the refilling station through the reservoir refill inlet to refill the tank. The refill housing connector is functionally identical to a connector on a pump assembly so the reservoir including the tank can be removed from the refilling station and removably connected to the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
  • B65D 90/34 - Venting means
  • B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
  • F16N 35/00 - Storage of lubricants in engine-rooms or the like
  • F16N 37/00 - Equipment for transferring lubricant from one container to another

66.

Compact lubricant injector and injector system

      
Application Number 13274432
Grant Number 09388941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-17
First Publication Date 2013-04-18
Grant Date 2016-07-12
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Arens, Thomas M.
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

A compact lubricant injector is disclosed. The injector includes an injector body having an inlet for lubricant under pressure, an outlet, and a measuring chamber for receiving lubricant from the inlet. A piston is movable in the injector body along a first axis through a stroke in the measuring chamber for the discharge of a measured volume of lubricant from the measuring chamber and thence through the outlet. A valve is movable in the injector body along a second axis different from the first axis. The valve is responsive to pressure conditions in the inlet for operation of the injector in a cycles ending in a state for venting the injector to effect recharging of the measuring chamber involving the transmission of lubricant from the inlet to the measuring chamber. A combination of at least one such lubricant injector and a manifold is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

SYSTEM HAVING REMOVABLE LUBRICANT RESERVOIR AND LUBRICANT REFILLING STATION

      
Application Number US2011057580
Publication Number 2013/055375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-25
Publication Date 2013-04-18
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Holland, Christopher, D.
  • Conley, Paul, G.

Abstract

A lubricant reservoir refilling system. The system includes a removable reservoir having a tank for receiving lubricant, a refill inlet fluidly communicating with the tank, and a connector. The refilling system also includes a refilling station including a refill housing having a connector configured for releasable connection with the reservoir connector, an inlet on the refill housing adapted for connection to a supply of lubricant, and an outlet on the refill housing positioned for fluid communication with the reservoir refill inlet when the reservoir is connected to the refilling station to allow delivery of lubricant from the refilling station through the reservoir refill inlet to refill the tank. The refill housing connector is functionally identical to a connector on a pump assembly so the reservoir including the tank can be removed from the refilling station and removably connected to the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated

68.

Lubricant filtration system

      
Application Number 13248190
Grant Number 09175805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-29
First Publication Date 2013-04-04
Grant Date 2015-11-03
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • He, Canlong
  • Fraser, Craig J.

Abstract

A filtration device is disclosed. The device includes a filter inlet, a filter outlet, and a filter flow path from the filter inlet to the filter outlet. A filter in the filter flow path filters contaminants from lubricant flowing from a lubricant supply to a lubricant destination. A bypass flow path bypasses the filter in the event the filter becomes clogged. The bypass flow path has a bypass inlet in fluid communication with the filter flow path at a location upstream from the filter and a bypass outlet separate from the filter outlet and not in fluid communication with the filter outlet. The bypass outlet is normally closed to permit flow along the filter flow path and opens if the filter becomes clogged so that lubricant is directed along the bypass flow path and through the bypass outlet for disposal without going to the lubricant destination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 39/06 - Arrangements for conditioning of lubricants in the lubricating system by filtration
  • B01D 35/147 - Bypass or safety valves
  • B01D 35/14 - Safety devices specially adapted for filtration; Devices for indicating clogging
  • B01D 35/143 - Filter condition indicators

69.

Battery powered, handheld lubrication gun with display

      
Application Number 13248211
Grant Number 08915331
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-29
First Publication Date 2013-04-04
Grant Date 2014-12-23
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Alekseyev, Viktor
  • He, Canlong
  • Rohan, R. Keith
  • Kong, Ling Guo

Abstract

A battery-powered, handheld grease gun for dispensing lubricant. A pump mechanism driven by a motor is in communication with the lubricant and has a supply port for dispensing the lubricant at a lubrication point. A sensor monitors the pump mechanism of the motor. A display displays information indicative of the monitored condition of the device, such as volume of lubricant dispensed. A processor responsive to operator input selectively energizes the motor to drive the pump mechanism to dispense lubricant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 5/00 - Apparatus with hand-positioned nozzle supplied with lubricant under pressure
  • F16N 13/00 - Lubricating-pumps
  • F16N 3/12 - Grease guns

70.

LUBRICANT FILTRATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2012056845
Publication Number 2013/048940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-24
Publication Date 2013-04-04
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • He, Canlong
  • Fraser, Craig J.

Abstract

A filtration device is disclosed. The device includes a filter inlet, a filter outlet, and a filter flow path from the filter inlet to the filter outlet. A filter in the filter flow path filters contaminants from lubricant flowing from a lubricant supply to a lubricant destination. A bypass flow path bypasses the filter in the event the filter becomes clogged. The bypass flow path has a bypass inlet in fluid communication with the filter flow path at a location upstream from the filter and a bypass outlet separate from the filter outlet and not in fluid communication with the filter outlet. The bypass outlet is normally closed to permit flow along the filter flow path and opens if the filter becomes clogged so that lubricant is directed along the bypass flow path and through the bypass outlet for disposal without going to the lubricant destination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof

71.

PUMP SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2011057592
Publication Number 2012/074626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-25
Publication Date 2012-06-07
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul, G.
  • Holland, Christopher, D.
  • Beck, David, C.
  • Donovan, Nathan, D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems

72.

Pump having venting and non-venting piston return

      
Application Number 13271814
Grant Number 08844679
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2014-09-30
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Holland, Christopher D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means

73.

Pump having stirrer and direct feed

      
Application Number 13271824
Grant Number 09140407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Holland, Christopher D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 47/00 - Separating dispersed particles from gases, air or vapours by liquid as separating agent
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

74.

Pump having heated reservoir

      
Application Number 13271832
Grant Number 08936135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2015-01-20
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Holland, Christopher D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 47/00 - Separating dispersed particles from gases, air or vapours by liquid as separating agent
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

75.

Pump having diagnostic system

      
Application Number 13271851
Grant Number 09212779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2015-12-15
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 47/00 - Separating dispersed particles from gases, air or vapours by liquid as separating agent
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

76.

Pump having stepper motor and overdrive control

      
Application Number 13271862
Grant Number 09022177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2015-05-05
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Conley, Paul G.
  • Beck, David C.
  • Donovan, Nathan D.

Abstract

Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
  • F01M 1/18 - Indicating or safety devices
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means
  • F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston

77.

MITYVAC

      
Application Number 1080116
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-04-22
Registration Date 2011-04-22
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Vacuum pumps; drain pumps for oil, brake, transmission, antifreeze, windshield washer and power steering fluids; hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps, and parts therefor, namely, valves for switching between vacuum and pressure, non-metal adapters used in connecting hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps, vehicle radiators and vehicle radiator caps, vacuum pump release valves; vehicle cooling system air evacuation kit comprised of vacuum pump, vehicle radiator connecting hoses, and carrying case; automotive engine, radiator, and brake component test kit comprised of hand operated vacuum and pressure pump, vacuum gauge, non-metal adapters used in bleeding brake fluid from brake lines, non-metal containers for holding fluids drained from vehicle engines, radiators and brakes, plastic lids, plastic hoses used to attach system components, carrying case, and non-metal adapters for connecting included pump with certain engine components, namely, vacuum gauges, distributor vacuum advance/retard mechanisms, power brakes, ignition timing, mechanical and electrical vacuum pumps, carburetor chokes, computerized engine control systems, emission control systems, carburetor adjustments, air conditioner and heater controls; cylinder leakdown test kit comprised of spark plug adapter, leakdown pressure gauge, rubber hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; vehicle cooling system leakdown test kit comprised of hand operated pressure pump, radiator temperature probe, leakdown pressure gauge, plastic hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; engine turbocharger function testing kit comprised of dual converter vacuum and pressure pump, non-metal adapters used for connecting the enclosed pump with the turbocharger wastegate and solenoid, vacuum and pressure gauge and plastic hoses used to attach system components. Vehicle engine compression and pressure testers; vacuum and pressure gauges; fuel line and fuel pump testers for testing fuel flow.

78.

MITYVAC

      
Application Number 151941700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-16
Registration Date 2013-06-20
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

(1) Vacuum pumps; drain pumps for oil, brake, transmission, antifreeze, windshield washer and power steering fluids; hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps for use in the automotive industry and for general industrial purposes, and parts therefor, namely, valves for switching between vacuum and pressure, non-metal adapters used in connecting hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps, vehicle radiators and vehicle radiator caps, vacuum pump release valves; vehicle cooling system air evacuation kit comprised of vacuum pump, vehicle radiator connecting hoses, and carrying case; automotive engine, radiator, and brake component test kit comprised of hand operated vacuum and pressure pump, vacuum gauge, non-metal adapters used in bleeding brake fluid from brake lines, non-metal containers for holding fluids drained from vehicle engines, radiators and brakes, plastic lids, plastic hoses used to attach system components, carrying case, and non-metal adapters for connecting included pump with certain engine components, namely, vacuum gauges, distributor vacuum advance/retard mechanisms, power brakes, ignition timing, mechanical and electrical vacuum pumps, carburetor chokes, computerized engine control systems, emission control systems, carburetor adjustments, air conditioner and heater controls; cylinder leakdown test kit comprised of spark plug adapter, leakdown pressure gauge, rubber hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; vehicle cooling system leakdown test kit comprised of hand operated pressure pump, radiator temperature probe, leakdown pressure gauge, plastic hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; engine turbocharger function testing kit comprised of dual converter vacuum and pressure pump, non-metal adapters used for connecting the enclosed pump with the turbocharger wastegate and solenoid, vacuum and pressure gauge and plastic hoses used to attach system components; vehicle engine compression and pressure testers; vacuum and pressure gauges; fuel line and fuel pump testers for testing fuel flow.

79.

FLOWMASTER

      
Application Number 009783119
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-03
Registration Date 2011-10-22
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Pumps for use in lubrication systems, namely, electric and hydraulic rotary pumps.

80.

Follower packing unit for grease guns and the like

      
Application Number 12470863
Grant Number 08162184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-22
First Publication Date 2010-11-25
Grant Date 2012-04-24
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • He, Canlong
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

An improved follower packing unit for a grease gun is disclosed. The unit includes a hollow annular body of elastomeric material having a front wall, an annular side wall and a rear wall defining a cavity in the body. Rigid front and back structural supports rigidly support the front and rear walls of the elastomeric seal. The elastomeric seal and the front and back structural supports are fastened together to prevent separation and to form a unitary follower structure movable as a unit on a follower rod. The annular side wall of the elastomeric seal is resiliently deformable under pressure in a radial direction for sealing tightly against an interior surface of the barrel of the grease gun or against the interior surface of a tubular cartridge loaded in the barrel of the gun.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it

81.

Hand operated pump

      
Application Number 12254674
Grant Number 08052402
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-20
First Publication Date 2010-04-22
Grant Date 2011-11-08
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Sanders, Scott A.
  • Grach, Ayzik

Abstract

A hand operated pump for generating negative and positive air pressure. The pump includes a pump body having a pump cylinder and a piston mounted for reciprocation in the cylinder. A selector valve communicates with the cylinder and is moveable between a positive-pressure position and a negative-pressure position. The arrangement is such that operation of an actuator to move the piston through a power stroke when the selector valve is in its negative-pressure position causes the pump to generate negative pressure at an outlet of the pump, and operation of the actuator to move the piston through a power stroke when the selector valve is in its positive-pressure position causes the pump to generate positive pressure at the outlet of the pump. A method of operating such a pump is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 19/00 - Machines or pumps having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F04B 37/00 - Pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

82.

System and method for estimating apparent viscosity of a non-newtonian fluid

      
Application Number 12130700
Grant Number 07980118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-30
First Publication Date 2009-12-03
Grant Date 2011-07-19
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • He, Canlong
  • Conley, Paul G.

Abstract

Method and apparatus for estimating an apparent viscosity of a non-Newtonian fluid. The results may be used for selecting equipment for pumping systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G01N 11/06 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture by timing the outflow of a known quantity

83.

Apparatus and method for testing fuel flow

      
Application Number 12021807
Grant Number 07587931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-29
First Publication Date 2009-07-30
Grant Date 2009-09-15
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Krassinger, Eric Daniel
  • Allen, David Mark

Abstract

Apparatus and method for testing fuel flow in a return or returnless fuel system. The apparatus comprises a primary flow passage having an inlet for connection to the fuel system for receiving fuel pumped by the fuel pump, and an outlet adapted for connection to the fuel system for flow of fuel to one or more fuel injectors. The apparatus includes a first device for measuring a rate of fuel flow through the primary flow passage, and a second device for measuring a fuel pressure in the primary flow passage. A bypass valve in the primary flow passage is movable between a first position in which the bypass passage is closed and a second position in which the bypass passage is open. The bypass valve is movable to its first position for testing fuel flow in a return flow system and to its second position for testing fuel flow in a returnless fuel flow system. Different embodiments of the apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 15/04 - Testing internal-combustion engines

84.

LINCOLN

      
Application Number 143621600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-04-28
Registration Date 2010-02-16
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (a Delaware corporation) (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Metal lubrication connectors and lubrication metering valves; lubrication divider valves, as parts of machines; lubricating machines operated electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically for pumping lubricants and other fluids, namely, lubricant, grease and oil pumps; power-operated lubricant guns, lubricant injectors as parts of machines; lubrication supply and feed line parts, namely, tubing, supply line and feed line hose, clamps and screws, tube fittings, swivels, and couplers; lubricating oil and grease reservoirs, as parts of machines; lubrication dispensing systems for oil and grease comprised of pumps, spray guns, spray heads, material agitators, in line material filters, air valves, hose assemblies, spray gun extensions, spray tips, high pressure delivery hoses, hose reels and hose reel parts; hydraulic pumps, power operated lubrication presses, power operated pump lifts and used fluid evacuation machines; air actuated and mechanically actuated time controls for lubrication machines, lubrication line measurement monitors, controls for lubrication pumps, timers for lubrication pumps, alarms and recorders for lubrication machines, regulators for lubrication machines, automatic divider lubrication valves, controls for pneumatic lubrication machines, air pressure gauges, and hydraulic pressure gauges.

85.

Apparatus for applying a pumpable material to a rail head

      
Application Number 12141452
Grant Number 08584804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-18
First Publication Date 2009-01-01
Grant Date 2013-11-19
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Holland, Christopher D.

Abstract

An applicator assembly for delivery of a pumpable material to a top surface of a rail head of rail includes an applicator body having an orifice for delivery of the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail. The body is resiliently yieldable to permit the applicator body to move from a raised position, in which the orifice is positioned for delivering the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail head, to a depressed position in the event the applicator is contacted by a train wheel. The applicator body thereafter returns to the raised position. The applicator body is mounted for movement between a working position in which the applicator body is closely adjacent the rail head and a rail-service position in which the applicator body is remote from the rail head. When the applicator body is in its working position, a metal portion of the applicator body contacts the rail head to form a metal-on-metal hard seal extending lengthwise of the rail head for inhibiting leakage of the pumpable material from the top of the rail head. The applicator assembly is free of any non-metal seals for sealing against such leakage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61K 3/00 - Wetting or lubricating rails or wheel flanges

86.

ORSCO

      
Serial Number 77629673
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-12-09
Registration Date 2009-09-08
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

injection lubrication systems, comprising lubricant injector pumps, spray nozzles, nipples for use on tubing, non-electrical adapters, couplings for lubrication machines, and metal and non-metal tubing for industrial use

87.

AIR-OPERATED PUMP

      
Application Number US2008058113
Publication Number 2008/121606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-25
Publication Date 2008-10-09
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Arens, Thomas, M.

Abstract

An air-operated pump for pumping material such as oil or grease. The pump is powered by an air motor which operates to reciprocate a piston and plunger to effect a pumping action. The air motor is modular in that the air valve system is contained in a single housing fastened to the pump head. The housing is removable as a unit from the pump head to facilitate servicing of the air valve system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 9/125 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air having only one pumping chamber reciprocating movement of the pumping member being obtained by a double-acting elastic-fluid motor
  • F01L 25/06 - Arrangements with main and auxiliary valves, at least one of them being fluid-driven

88.

CONTAINER SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2007069925
Publication Number 2007/149685
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-05-30
Publication Date 2007-12-27
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Kretzinger, Harald

Abstract

A container system of this invention includes a container for holding a fluid, a follower in the container which moves in the container in response to a change in a level of fluid in the container, and a sensor assembly for sensing the level of fluid in the co ntainer. The sensor assembly is especially (albeit not exclusively) suited for viscous fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67D 7/22 - Arrangements of indicators or registers
  • B67D 7/60 - Arrangements of pumps manually operable

89.

Container system

      
Application Number 11424578
Grant Number 07513393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-06-16
First Publication Date 2007-12-20
Grant Date 2009-04-07
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor Kotyk, Jeffrey M.

Abstract

A container system of this invention includes a container for holding a fluid, a follower in the container which moves in the container in response to a change in a level of fluid in the container, and a sensor assembly for sensing the level of fluid in the container. The sensor assembly is especially (albeit not exclusively) suited for viscous fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

Cooling system testing apparatus and methods

      
Application Number 11405113
Grant Number 07614283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-04-17
First Publication Date 2007-10-18
Grant Date 2009-11-10
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Allen, David Mark
  • Krassinger, Eric Daniel

Abstract

This invention describes apparatus for and methods of testing cooling systems. The apparatus and method can be used for, among other things, pressurizing the cooling system either to a positive pressure or to a negative pressure, and for conducting temperature tests.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors

91.

Apparatus and method for testing fuel flow

      
Application Number 11460062
Grant Number 07228729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-07-26
First Publication Date 2007-06-12
Grant Date 2007-06-12
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Krassinger, Eric Daniel
  • Allen, David Mark

Abstract

Apparatus for testing fuel flow in a return or returnless fuel system. The apparatus comprises a housing, a primary flow passage in the housing having an inlet for connection to the fuel system for receiving fuel pumped by the fuel pump, and an outlet adapted for connection to the fuel system for flow of fuel to one or more fuel injectors. The apparatus includes a first device for measuring a rate of fuel flow through the primary flow passage, and a second device for measuring a fuel pressure in the primary flow passage. A bypass valve in the primary flow passage is movable between a first position in which the bypass passage is closed and the primary flow passage is open to permit the flow of fuel to the outlet of the primary flow passage and a second position in which the bypass passage is open and the primary flow passage is closed whereby fuel is directed through a bypass passage for transfer to a fuel receptacle. The bypass valve is movable to its first position for testing fuel flow in a return flow system and to its second position for testing fuel flow in a returnless fuel flow system.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

FLOWMASTER

      
Serial Number 78944009
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-08-03
Registration Date 2007-11-06
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

pumps for use in lubrication systems, namely, electric and hydraulic rotary pumps

93.

MITYVAC

      
Serial Number 78206432
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-01-23
Registration Date 2004-12-07
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Vacuum pumps; drain pumps for oil, brake, transmission, antifreeze, windshield washer and power steering fluids; hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps, and parts therefor, namely, valves for switching between vacuum and pressure, non-metal adapters used in connecting hand operated vacuum and pressure pumps, vehicle radiators and vehicle radiator caps, vacuum pump release valves; vehicle cooling system air evacuation kit comprised of vacuum pump, vehicle radiator connecting hoses, and carrying case; automotive engine, radiator, and brake component test kit comprised of hand operated vacuum and pressure pump, vacuum gauge, non-metal adapters used in bleeding brake fluid from brake lines, non-metal containers for holding fluids drained from vehicle engines, radiators and brakes, plastic lids, plastic hoses used to attach system components, carrying case, and non-metal adapters for connecting included pump with certain engine components, namely, vacuum gauges, distributor vacuum advance/retard mechanisms, power brakes, ignition timing, mechanical and electrical vacuum pumps, carburetor chokes, computerized engine control systems, emission control systems, carburetor adjustments, air conditioner and heater controls; cylinder leakdown test kit comprised of spark plug adapter, leakdown pressure gauge, rubber hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; vehicle cooling system leakdown test kit comprised of hand operated pressure pump, radiator temperature probe, leakdown pressure gauge, plastic hoses used to attach system components and carrying case; engine turbocharger function testing kit comprised of dual converter vacuum and pressure pump, non-metal adapters used for connecting the enclosed pump with the turbocharger wastegate and solenoid, vacuum and pressure gauge and plastic hoses used to attach system components Vehicle engine compression and pressure testers; vacuum and pressure gauges; fuel line and fuel pump testers for testing fuel flow

94.

POWER LUBER

      
Application Number 001228493
Status Registered
Filing Date 1999-06-29
Registration Date 2000-08-03
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements

Goods & Services

Machine and machine tools; motor and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements; lubricators; lubrication tools; grease guns; cordless, rechargeable grease guns; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Hand tools and implements (hand operated); cutlery; side arms; razors; grease guns; rechargeable, cordless grease guns; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

95.

POWER LUBER

      
Serial Number 75659749
Status Registered
Filing Date 1999-03-12
Registration Date 2001-11-06
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

cordless, rechargeable grease guns

96.

LINCOLN

      
Application Number 000118356
Status Registered
Filing Date 1996-04-01
Registration Date 2000-06-08
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Lubrication equipment in class 6; Metal Lubrication Connectors and Manual Lubrication Divider Valves in class 6. Lubrication equipment in class 7; Hydraulic equipment in class 7; Lubrication divider valves in class 7, as parts of machines, lubricating machines operated electrically or pneumatically for pumping lubricants and other fluids; namely lubricant, grease and oil pumps; power operated lubricant guns, lubricant injectors as parts of machines; lubrication supply and feed line parts; namely, tubing, supply line and feed line hose, clamps and screws, tube fittings, swivels, and couplers; lubricating oil and grease reservoirs, as parts of machines; lubrication dispensing systems for oil and grease comprised of pumps, spray guns, spray heads, pole guns, material agitators, in line material filters, air valves, hose assemblies, undercoating applicators, wash pump mountings, spray gun extensions, spray tips, high pressure delivery hoses, hose reels and hose reel parts; power operated automobile lifts, hydraulic jacks, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic spreaders, hydraulic lifts, rams for hydraulic presses, power operated lubrication presses, power operated cranes, mechanically operated power stands for engine or transmission overhaul and hydraulic oil evacuation machines in class 7. Lubrication equipment in class 9; Air actuated and mechanically actuated time controls for lubrication machines, lubrication line measurement monitors, controls for lubrication pumps, timers for lubrication pumps, alarms and recorders for lubrication machines, regulators for lubrication machines automatic divider lubrication valves, controls for pneumatic lubrication machines, air pressure gauges, and hydraulic pressure gauges, in Class 9.

97.

BEARINGSAVER

      
Serial Number 74693808
Status Registered
Filing Date 1995-06-27
Registration Date 1996-09-10
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION ()
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

providing customized evaluation of comprehensive lubrication program for industrial machinery and providing advice developing comprehensive lubrication programs for industrial machinery

98.

SILVERLINE

      
Serial Number 74439479
Status Registered
Filing Date 1993-09-23
Registration Date 1994-07-05
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

hand-held vacuum and pressure pumps

99.

LINCOLN

      
Serial Number 73820505
Status Registered
Filing Date 1989-08-21
Registration Date 1990-10-30
Owner Lincoln Industrial Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

METAL LUBRICATION CONNECTORS AND MANUAL LUBRICATION DIVIDER VALVES LUBRICATION DIVIDER VALVES, AS PARTS OF MACHINES; LUBRICATING MACHINES OPERATED ELECTRICALLY OR PNEUMATICALLY FOR PUMPING LUBRICANTS AND OTHER FLUIDS; NAMELY, LUBRICANT, GREASE AND OIL PUMPS; POWER OPERATED LUBRICANT GUNS, LUBRICANT INJECTORS AS PARTS OF MACHINES; LUBRICATION SUPPLY AND FEED LINE PARTS; NAMELY, TUBING, SUPPLY LINE AND FEED LINE HOSE, CLAMPS AND SCREWS, TUBE FITTINGS, SWIVELS, AND COUPLERS; LUBRICATING OIL AND GREASE RESERVOIRS, AS PARTS OF MACHINES; LUBRICATION DISPENSING SYSTEMS FOR OIL AND GREASE COMPRISED OF PUMPS, SPRAY GUNS, SPRAY HEADS, POLE GUNS, MATERIAL AGITATORS, IN LINE MATERIAL FILTERS, AIR VALVES, HOSE ASSEMBLIES, UNDERCOATING APPLICATORS, WASH PUMP MOUNTINGS, SPRAY GUN EXTENSIONS, SPRAY TIPS, HIGH PRESSURE DELIVERY HOSES, HOSE REELS AND HOSE REEL PARTS; POWER OPERATED AUTOMOBILE LIFTS, HYDRAULIC JACKS, HYDRAULIC PUMPS, HYDRAULIC SPREADERS, HYDRAULIC LIFTS, RAMS FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSES, POWER OPERATED LUBRICATION PRESSES, POWER OPERATED CRANES, MECHANICALLY OPERATED POWER STANDS FOR ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND HYDRAULIC OIL EVACUATION MACHINES AIR ACTUATED AND MECHANICALLY ACTUATED TIME CONTROLS FOR LUBRICATION MACHINES, LUBRICATION LINE MEASUREMENT MONITORS, CONTROLS FOR LUBRICATION PUMPS, TIMERS FOR LUBRICATION PUMPS, ALARMS AND RECORDERS FOR LUBRICATION MACHINES, REGULATORS FOR LUBRICATION MACHINES, AUTOMATIC DIVIDER LUBRICATION VALVES, CONTROLS FOR PNEUMATIC LUBRICATION MACHINES, AIR PRESSURE GAUGES, AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGES

100.

QUICKLUB

      
Serial Number 73339482
Status Registered
Filing Date 1982-01-04
Registration Date 1984-01-03
Owner LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials

Goods & Services

[ Couplings and Fittings for Conduits, Tubes and Hoses, Made of Common Metal ] Machine Lubricating Equipment-Namely, Electrically, Hydraulically and Pneumatically Operated Lubricating Pumps, Lubricant Spreaders, and Valves, Filters and Armatures Being Parts of Machines Manually Operated Lubricators [ Plastic Pipes, Hoses, Fittings and Couplings ]
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