Mac Valves, Inc.

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1.

Three-way valve

      
Application Number 18109549
Grant Number 12104704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Landacre, Brett

Abstract

A valve including a valve seat assembly that includes a first valve seat sealing member positioned between a first valve seat retaining ring and a first radially inwardly extending flange that extends from an inner surface of a hollow valve retainer, and a second valve seat sealing member positioned between a second valve seat retaining ring and a second radially inwardly extending flange that extends from the inner surface of the hollow valve retainer. A valve member is configured to engage and disengage with the first and second valve seat sealing members to permit fluid to travel from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 3/02 - 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 flat sealing faces; Packings therefor
  • F16K 3/18 - 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 flat sealing faces; Packings therefor with special arrangements for separating the sealing faces or for pressing them together by movement of the closure members
  • 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
  • F16K 11/065 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
  • F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
  • F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened

2.

Pilot valve having diaphragm

      
Application Number 17946607
Grant Number 12152700
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Landacre, Brett

Abstract

A valve apparatus that includes a valve assembly including valve body that defines an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, and including a poppet located in the valve body that includes a valve member. An actuator assembly is attached to the valve assembly that includes an armature that is coupled to the poppet and is configured to move the poppet and the valve member to control a flow of fluid through the valve assembly from the inlet to either the first outlet or the second outlet. A diaphragm is located between valve assembly and the actuator assembly that is configured to seal the valve assembly from the actuator assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 7/12 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm
  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
  • F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 41/12 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube with approximately flat diaphragm

3.

Proportional flow control valve

      
Application Number 18082832
Grant Number 11976734
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2024-05-07
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sobka, Jr., David M.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve apparatus that includes a valve assembly including a valve retainer body that houses a movable poppet that defines a valve member that is configured to contact a conically shaped valve seat of the valve retainer body; and a motor assembly including a rotatable shaft that is configured to actuate the valve assembly; wherein the rotatable shaft includes a thread formed at an end thereof, the thread being engaged with a sleeve that through rotation of the thread by the rotatable shaft will translate the sleeve towards and away from the movable poppet to transfer an axial force to the poppet that forces the valve member into engagement and disengagement with the valve seat to open and close the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • F16K 1/08 - Special arrangements for improving the flow, e.g. special shape of passages or casings in which the spindle is perpendicular to the general direction of flow
  • F16K 1/36 - Valve members
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 31/50 - Mechanical actuating means with screw-spindle

4.

PROPORTIONAL FLOW CONTROL VALVE

      
Document Number 03184593
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-23
Open to Public Date 2023-06-28
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sobka, David M., Jr
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey S.

Abstract

A valve apparatus that includes a valve assembly including a valve retainer body that houses a movable poppet that defines a valve member that is configured to contact a conically shaped valve seat of the valve retainer body; and a motor assembly including a rotatable shaft that is configured to actuate the valve assembly; wherein the rotatable shaft includes a thread formed at an end thereof, the thread being engaged with a sleeve that through rotation of the thread by the rotatable shaft will translate the sleeve towards and away from the movable poppet to transfer an axial force to the poppet that forces the valve member into engagement and disengagement with the valve seat to open and close the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 1/02 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with screw-spindle
  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor

5.

MI/O-LINK

      
Serial Number 97776466
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-02-01
Registration Date 2024-04-23
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

electronic interface modules for pneumatic control valves

6.

Proportional solenoid valve

      
Application Number 17589574
Grant Number 11859729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-31
First Publication Date 2022-06-23
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Eric P.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Landacre, Brett

Abstract

A valve including a valve assembly and a solenoid assembly. The solenoid assembly is coupled to the valve assembly to actuate the valve assembly. The solenoid assembly includes a movable armature engaged with a poppet of the valve assembly. A plate spring having a spring force is positioned between the valve assembly and the solenoid assembly that is configured to bias the valve member of the poppet into engagement with a valve seat. Based on the spring force of the plate spring and the voltage or current that is applied to the solenoid coil, the solenoid assembly is configured to control a distance that the valve member moves relative to the valve seat to proportionally control an amount of flow that is permitted through the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves

7.

PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID VALVE

      
Document Number 03143183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-20
Open to Public Date 2022-06-22
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Eric P.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Landacre, Brett

Abstract

A valve including a valve assembly and a solenoid assembly. The solenoid assembly is coupled to the valve assembly to actuate the valve assembly. The solenoid assembly includes a movable armature engaged with a poppet of the valve assembly. A plate spring having a spring force is positioned between the valve assembly and the solenoid assembly that is configured to bias the valve member of the poppet into engagement with a valve seat. Based on the spring force of the plate spring and the voltage or current that is applied to the solenoid coil, the solenoid assembly is configured to control a distance that the valve member moves relative to the valve seat to proportionally control an amount of flow that is permitted through the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

8.

Proportional solenoid valve

      
Application Number 17130796
Grant Number 11248715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2022-02-15
Grant Date 2022-02-15
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Eric P.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Landacre, Brett

Abstract

A valve including a valve assembly and a solenoid assembly. The solenoid assembly is coupled to the valve assembly to actuate the valve assembly. The solenoid assembly includes a movable armature engaged with a poppet of the valve assembly. A plate spring having a spring force is positioned between the valve assembly and the solenoid assembly that is configured to bias the valve member of the poppet into engagement with a valve seat. Based on the spring force of the plate spring and the voltage or current that is applied to the solenoid coil, the solenoid assembly is configured to control a distance that the valve member moves relative to the valve seat to proportionally control an amount of flow that is permitted through the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves

9.

DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE CONTROLLER

      
Document Number 03112119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-17
Open to Public Date 2021-10-13
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Jones, Thomas
  • Raets, Gilles
  • Delvaux, Thierry

Abstract

A valve assembly having a plurality of fill valves permitting a fluid to flow from a fluid inlet into an interior flow path to increase a pressure of the fluid output from a fluid outlet, and a plurality of dump valves permitting the fluid to flow from the interior flow path to an exhaust to reduce the pressure of the fluid output from the fluid outlet. A controller configured for receipt of a command signal including a desired pressure of the fluid to be output from the fluid outlet, and for receipt of a signal from a pressure sensor indicative of an actual pressure of the fluid output, wherein based on a comparison of the command signal with the signal indicative of the actual pressure, the controller selectively open and close each of the fill valves and the dump valves until the actual pressure equals the desired pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors

10.

Digital proportional pressure controller

      
Application Number 16847029
Grant Number 11067102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-13
First Publication Date 2021-07-20
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Jones, Thomas
  • Delvaux, Thierry
  • Raets, Gilles

Abstract

A valve assembly having a plurality of fill valves that permit a fluid to flow from a fluid inlet into an interior flow path to increase a pressure of the fluid output from a fluid outlet, and a plurality of dump valves that permit the fluid to flow from the interior flow path to an exhaust to reduce the pressure of the fluid output from the fluid outlet. The valve assembly includes a controller that is configured for receipt of a command signal including a desired pressure of the fluid to be output from the fluid outlet, and is configured for receipt of a signal from a pressure sensor that is indicative of an actual pressure of the fluid output from the fluid outlet, wherein based on a comparison of the command signal with the signal indicative of the actual pressure, the controller is configured to selectively open and close each of the fill valves and each of the dump valves until the actual pressure is equal to the desired pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves
  • F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass

11.

PULSE VALVE

      
Application Number US2020050950
Publication Number 2021/055389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-16
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jenkins, Ray
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin, C.

Abstract

A pulse valve assembly is disclosed. The pulse valve comprises: a main valve comprising a main valve body, a main valve bore extending within the main valve body, and a main valve spool slidingly disposed in the main valve bore for movement between a closed position and an open position; and a pilot valve which is configured to selectively move the main valve spool between the closed position and the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/12 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
  • F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
  • F16K 1/46 - Attachment of sealing rings
  • B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations

12.

PULSE VALVE

      
Document Number 03150464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-16
Open to Public Date 2021-03-25
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jenkins, Ray
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A pulse valve assembly is disclosed. The pulse valve comprises: a main valve comprising a main valve body, a main valve bore extending within the main valve body, and a main valve spool slidingly disposed in the main valve bore for movement between a closed position and an open position; and a pilot valve which is configured to selectively move the main valve spool between the closed position and the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
  • F16K 1/46 - Attachment of sealing rings
  • F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
  • F16K 31/12 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid

13.

Pulse valve

      
Application Number 17021283
Grant Number 11779872
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
First Publication Date 2021-03-18
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jenkins, Ray
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A pulse valve assembly including a main valve and a pilot valve that selectively actuates the main valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
  • B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
  • B01D 46/04 - Cleaning filters
  • B01D 46/48 - Removing dust other than cleaning filters
  • F16K 31/124 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston servo actuated
  • F16K 31/122 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston

14.

Proportional flow control valve poppet with flow control needle

      
Application Number 16258993
Grant Number 10935153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-28
First Publication Date 2020-07-30
Grant Date 2021-03-02
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Sobka, Jr., David M.

Abstract

A flow control valve including a valve body, stepper motor, and valve member. The valve member includes a poppet that can slide longitudinally within a bore of the valve body when the stepper motor receives electricity. A diaphragm, extending inwardly from the valve body to the valve member, deflects in response to movement of the valve member. A flow control needle, mounted to the poppet of the valve member, is at least partially received in an outlet port of the valve body. The flow control needle cooperates with an inner surface of the outlet port to define an outlet flow orifice that varies in size when the valve member moves between open and closed positions. In the closed position, a seat engagement surface of the valve member contacts a valve seat of the valve body to create a fluid-tight seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 1/50 - Preventing rotation of valve members
  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16K 1/38 - Valve members of conical shape
  • F16K 1/42 - Valve seats
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 31/50 - Mechanical actuating means with screw-spindle
  • F16K 41/10 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube

15.

Solenoid pump

      
Application Number 16260741
Grant Number 11028837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-29
First Publication Date 2020-07-30
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A solenoid pump that includes a base and a solenoid having a coil and a pole piece. A retainer body, positioned inside the solenoid and the base, includes an armature cavity that receives an armature in a sliding fit for movement between energized and de-energized positions. A diaphragm, mounted in the armature cavity, is connected to the armature. An inlet check valve permits fluid flow in only a first direction moving from an inlet port toward the diaphragm. An outlet check valve permits fluid flow in only a second direction moving from the diaphragm toward an outlet port. A fluid flow path extends through the retainer body from the inlet check valve to the diaphragm and from the diaphragm to the outlet check valve for transporting fluid from the inlet check valve to the outlet check valve as the diaphragm oscillates between first and second positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F04B 17/04 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors using solenoids
  • F04B 45/047 - Pumps having electric drive
  • F04B 43/04 - Pumps having electric drive
  • F04B 53/10 - Valves; Arrangement of valves

16.

SOLENOID PUMP

      
Document Number 03069354
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-22
Open to Public Date 2020-07-29
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A solenoid pump that includes a base and a solenoid having a coil and a pole piece. A retainer body, positioned inside the solenoid and the base, includes an armature cavity that receives an armature in a sliding fit for movement between energized and de-energized positions. A diaphragm, mounted in the armature cavity, is connected to the armature. An inlet check valve permits fluid flow in only a first direction moving from an inlet port toward the diaphragm. An outlet check valve permits fluid flow in only a second direction moving from the diaphragm toward an outlet port. A fluid flow path extends through the retainer body from the inlet check valve to the diaphragm and from the diaphragm to the outlet check valve for transporting fluid from the inlet check valve to the outlet check valve as the diaphragm oscillates between first and second positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 17/04 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors using solenoids
  • F04B 43/04 - Pumps having electric drive
  • F04B 53/22 - Arrangements for enabling ready assembly or disassembly

17.

PROPORTIONAL FLOW CONTROL VALVE POPPET WITH FLOW CONTROL NEEDLE

      
Document Number 03069687
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-23
Open to Public Date 2020-07-28
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Sobka, David M.

Abstract

A flow control valve including a valve body, stepper motor, and valve member. The valve member includes a poppet that can slide longitudinally within a bore of the valve body when the stepper motor receives electricity. A diaphragm, extending inwardly from the valve body to the valve member, deflects in response to movement of the valve member. A flow control needle, mounted to the poppet of the valve member, is at least partially received in an outlet port of the valve body. The flow control needle cooperates with an inner surface of the outlet port to define an outlet flow orifice that varies in size when the valve member moves between open and closed positions. In the closed position, a seat engagement surface of the valve member contacts a valve seat of the valve body to create a fluid-tight seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces - Details
  • F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor

18.

Pilot actuated control pilot for operating valve

      
Application Number 16196318
Grant Number 10711915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-20
First Publication Date 2020-05-21
Grant Date 2020-07-14
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeff
  • Janssen, Eric
  • Richardson, Joseph

Abstract

A pulse valve assembly including a main valve and two pilot valves. The main valve includes a main valve body, main valve bore, and main valve spool. The main valve body includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a pressure chamber at one end of the main valve bore. A first pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the second pilot valve depending on the position of a poppet, which is controlled by a solenoid. A second pilot valve includes a spool that is driven by pressurized fluid from the first pilot valve. The second pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the pressure chamber in the main valve causing the main valve spool to move towards the open or closed position. When the main valve spool is in the open position, pressurized fluid can flow through the main valve from the inlet port to the outlet port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/40 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor with electrically-actuated member in the discharge of the motor
  • F16K 31/124 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston servo actuated
  • F16K 31/122 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides

19.

PILOT ACTUATED CONTROL PILOT FOR OPERATING VALVE

      
Document Number 03059681
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-22
Open to Public Date 2020-05-20
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeff
  • Janssen, Eric
  • Richardson, Joseph

Abstract

A pulse valve assembly allowing enhanced impact force of a pressurized fluid applied to filter elements of a dust collector. The pulse valve assembly includes a main valve having a main valve body, main valve bore, and main valve spool, and two pilot valves. The main valve body includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a pressure chamber at one end of the main valve bore. A first pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the second pilot valve depending on the position of a poppet controlled by a solenoid. A second pilot valve includes a spool driven by pressurized fluid from the first pilot valve. The second pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the pressure chamber causing the main valve spool to move towards the open or closed position, with pressurized fluid allowed to flow through the main valve in the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/383 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a piston
  • B01D 29/66 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
  • F16K 31/124 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston servo actuated

20.

MODULAR VALVE WITH O-RING VALVE SEAT

      
Document Number 03040072
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-11
Open to Public Date 2019-10-17
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett Anthony
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A solenoid operated modular valve using an O-ring valve seat not requiring to be bonded to the valve member or secured by an adhesive to provide a leak-proof seal. The solenoid operated modular valve includes a valve body, a valve member slidingly received therein, and a solenoid moving the valve member relative to the valve body between an open position and a closed position. The valve body has an end face, a side face, and an inner bore. An outlet port in the end face and an inlet port in the side face are in fluid communication with the inner bore. The valve body includes the O-ring valve seat positioned between the inner bore and the outlet port. The valve member includes a tapered end having a frustoconical shape and a valve member abutment surface contacting the O-ring valve seat when the valve member is in the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 1/38 - Valve members of conical shape
  • F16K 1/44 - Cutting-off parts - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves

21.

Modular valve with O-ring valve set

      
Application Number 15954815
Grant Number 10774943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-17
First Publication Date 2019-10-17
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett Anthony
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A solenoid operated modular valve including a valve body, a valve member slidingly received in the valve body, and a solenoid that moves the valve member relative to the valve body along a longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The valve body has an end face, a side face, and an inner bore. An outlet port in the end face is disposed in fluid communication with the inner bore. An inlet port in the side face is disposed in fluid communication with the inner bore. The valve body includes an O-ring valve seat that is positioned longitudinally between the inner bore and the outlet port. The valve member includes a tapered end that has a frustoconical shape and a valve member abutment surface. The valve member abutment surface contacts the O-ring valve seat when the valve member is in the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 1/38 - Valve members of conical shape
  • F16K 1/46 - Attachment of sealing rings
  • F16K 25/00 - VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING - Details relating to contact between valve members and seats

22.

FLOW-THROUGH LIQUID VALVE

      
Document Number 03030395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-16
Open to Public Date 2019-07-25
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett Anthony
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve including a housing, a valve seat provided in the housing, and an armature assembly positioned in the housing proximate the valve seat. The armature assembly is movable towards and away from the valve seat, and includes a first armature, and a second armature that is movable relative to the first armature. The valve also includes a coil that is configured to actuate the armature assembly away from the valve seat to open the valve, wherein upon application of a first current to the coil, the first armature and the second armature are each actuated away from the valve seat to a first open state, and upon application of a second current that is greater than the first current to the coil, the second armature is actuated away from the first armature to a second open state that is greater than the first open state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
  • F16K 1/38 - Valve members of conical shape
  • F16K 1/44 - Cutting-off parts - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
  • H01F 7/18 - Circuit arrangements for obtaining desired operating characteristics, e.g. for slow operation, for sequential energisation of windings, for high-speed energisation of windings

23.

Flow-through liquid valve

      
Application Number 16171450
Grant Number 10753498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-26
First Publication Date 2019-07-25
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Landacre, Brett Anthony
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve including a housing, a valve seat provided in the housing, and an armature assembly positioned in the housing proximate the valve seat. The armature assembly is movable towards and away from the valve seat, and includes a first armature, and a second armature that is movable relative to the first armature. The valve also includes a coil that is configured to actuate the armature assembly away from the valve seat to open the valve, wherein upon application of a first current to the coil, the first armature and the second armature are each actuated away from the valve seat to a first open state, and upon application of a second current that is greater than the first current to the coil, the second armature is actuated away from the first armature to a second open state that is greater than the first open state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
  • B67D 1/14 - Reducing valves or control taps

24.

PNEUMATIC CONTROL VALVE MANIFOLD

      
Document Number 03028312
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-12-20
Open to Public Date 2019-06-27
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Jamison, Michael

Abstract

A pneumatic control valve manifold assembly including a modular manifold segment with first and second valve receiving bores, inlet and exhaust cavities, and fluid passageways. The modular manifold segment has a mating face and a back-side face. The fluid passageways are arranged in fluid communication with the first and second valve receiving bores, are open to the modular manifold segment mating face, and have multiple configurations. The modular manifold segment mating face includes an abutment surface surrounding the fluid passageways that has a plurality of shapes depending upon the configuration of the fluid passageways. The modular manifold segment back-side face includes a plurality of sealing ribs arranged in a pattern that universally mates with each of the different shapes of the abutment surface such that multiple modular manifold segments with different fluid passageways can be stacked next to each other. L'invention concerne un procédé de modélisation d'un bassin sédimentaire, ledit bassin sédimentaire ayant subi une pluralité d'événements géologiques définissant une séquence d'états (A i) du bassin chacun s'étendant entre deux événements géologiques successifs, le procédé comprenant la mise en ceuvre par des moyens de traitement de données (21) d'étapes de : (a) Obtention de mesures de grandeurs physiques dudit bassin acquises depuis des capteurs (20) ; (b) Pour chacun desdits états A i, construction d'une représentation maillée du bassin en fonction desdites mesures de grandeurs physiques ; (c) Pour chacun desdits états A i, et pour chaque maille de la représentation maillée, 1. calcul d'une contrainte effective appliquée sur la maille à la fin de l'état A i ; 2. calcul d'une surpression dans la maille à la fin de l'état A ien fonction de ladite contrainte effective calculée à la fin de l'état A i.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • F15C 3/00 - Circuit elements having moving parts
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

25.

Pneumatic control valve manifold

      
Application Number 15854914
Grant Number 10731677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-27
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-08-04
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A pneumatic control valve manifold assembly including a modular manifold segment with first and second valve receiving bores, inlet and exhaust cavities, and fluid passageways. The modular manifold segment has a mating face and a back-side face. The fluid passageways are arranged in fluid communication with the first and second valve receiving bores, are open to the modular manifold segment mating face, and have multiple configurations. The modular manifold segment mating face includes an abutment surface surrounding the fluid passageways that has a plurality of shapes depending upon the configuration of the fluid passageways. The modular manifold segment back-side face includes a plurality of sealing ribs arranged in a pattern that universally mates with each of the different shapes of the abutment surface such that multiple modular manifold segments with different fluid passageways can be stacked next to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F15B 13/00 - SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details of servomotor systems

26.

Latching pneumatic control valve

      
Application Number 16164907
Grant Number 10808860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Janssen, Eric P.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A control valve having a valve body, seat member, valve member, and solenoid including a housing, bobbin, and coil. The valve member has a head portion disposed within the bobbin and a valve portion, disposed within the valve body, that has a seat engagement member operating to open and close ports in the valve body when the valve member slides between first and second positions. A permanent magnet, disposed within the bobbin, applies an attractive force of variable magnitude to the valve member in a direction opposing a biasing force created by a biasing component. Pulses of electric current applied to the coil change the variable magnitude. The permanent magnet pulls the valve member to the second position when the attractive force is greater than the biasing force and the valve member returns to the first position when the attractive force is less than the biasing force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/08 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet using a permanent magnet
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

27.

LATCHING PNEUMATIC CONTROL VALVE

      
Document Number 03021892
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-23
Open to Public Date 2019-04-24
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Janssen, Eric P.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A control valve having a valve body, seat member, valve member, and solenoid including a housing, bobbin, and coil. The valve member has a head portion disposed within the bobbin and a valve portion, disposed within the valve body, that has a seat engagement member operating to open and close ports in the valve body when the valve member slides between first and second positions. A permanent magnet, disposed within the bobbin, applies an attractive force of variable magnitude to the valve member in a direction opposing a biasing force created by a biasing component. Pulses of electric current applied to the coil change the variable magnitude. The permanent magnet pulls the valve member to the second position when the attractive force is greater than the biasing force and the valve member returns to the first position when the attractive force is less than the biasing force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

28.

Diaphragm valve

      
Application Number 15714320
Grant Number 10473229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-25
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2019-11-12
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Landacre, Brett Anthony

Abstract

A diaphragm valve includes a solenoid body having a coil and a pole piece. An armature is configured to slide in the solenoid body along a longitudinal axis between energized and de-energized positions. A valve body cartridge is connected to the solenoid body. A valve member, connected to the armature, is configured to slide within the valve body cartridge when the armature moves. A biasing member acts to normally bias the armature toward the de-energized position. A diaphragm, extending inwardly from the valve body cartridge towards the valve body, is received between the armature and the valve member. A diaphragm support sleeve includes a support sleeve wall defining a sleeve cavity that receives the armature and a support sleeve flange that extends inwardly from the support sleeve wall to abut and support at least part of the diaphragm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 41/12 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube with approximately flat diaphragm
  • F16K 39/02 - Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves

29.

DIAPHRAGM VALVE

      
Document Number 03011059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-11
Open to Public Date 2019-03-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Landacre, Brett Anthony

Abstract

A diaphragm valve includes a solenoid body having a coil and a pole piece. An armature is configured to slide in the solenoid body along a longitudinal axis between energized and de-energized positions. A valve body cartridge is connected to the solenoid body. A valve member, connected to the armature, is configured to slide within the valve body cartridge when the armature moves. A biasing member acts to normally bias the armature toward the de-energized position. A diaphragm, extending inwardly from the valve body cartridge towards the valve body, is received between the armature and the valve member. A diaphragm support sleeve includes a support sleeve wall defining a sleeve cavity that receives the armature and a support sleeve flange that extends inwardly from the support sleeve wall to abut and support at least part of the diaphragm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 41/12 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube with approximately flat diaphragm
  • F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces - Details
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

30.

VALVE WITH TWO-PIECE ADJUSTABLE CAN WITH INTEGRAL POLE PIECE

      
Document Number 02989604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
Open to Public Date 2018-06-22
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Jamison, Michael

Abstract

A multi-port valve having a longitudinal axis and a solenoid coil wound about a bobbin. Coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis is an armature, at least partially disposed within the bobbin. The armature is coupled to a valve member that forms a sealing relationship with at least one valve orifice. A two-piece can having a first can component and a second component that cooperate to define an interior region. The solenoid coil, bobbin, pole piece, and at least part of the armature are disposed in the interior region of the two-piece can. The second can component is adjustably threaded to the first can component such that a longitudinal dimension of the interior region of the two-piece can may be adjusted to vary the size of a gap between the pole piece and the armature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • 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
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves

31.

BVIQ

      
Serial Number 87853170
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-03-28
Registration Date 2020-06-16
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

pneumatic control valve manifold assemblies having modular segments for regulating the flow of compressed air and gases

32.

MIO67

      
Serial Number 87854203
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-03-28
Registration Date 2019-04-09
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

electronic interface modules for pneumatic control valves

33.

PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE CONTROLLER WITH ISOLATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 02957232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-07
Open to Public Date 2017-08-24
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Richardson, Joseph

Abstract

A proportional pressure controller includes a body having inlet, outlet, and exhaust ports. A fill valve communicates with pressurized fluid in the inlet port. A dump valve communicates with pressurized fluid from the fill valve. An inlet poppet valve opens by pressurized fluid through the fill valve. An exhaust poppet valve when closed isolates pressurized fluid from the exhaust port. An outlet flow passage communicates with pressurized fluid when the inlet poppet valve is open, and communicates with the outlet port and an exhaust/outlet common passage. An isolation valve assembly selectively isolates fluid flow to and from the inlet port or the exhaust port to achieve a zero pressure condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 17/00 - Safety valves; Equalising valves
  • F16K 11/10 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit

34.

Proportional pressure controller with isolation valve assembly

      
Application Number 15052307
Grant Number 09903395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-24
First Publication Date 2017-08-24
Grant Date 2018-02-27
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Neff, Matthew
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Richardson, Joseph

Abstract

A proportional pressure controller includes a body having inlet, outlet, and exhaust ports. A fill valve communicates with pressurized fluid in the inlet port. A dump valve communicates with pressurized fluid from the fill valve. An inlet poppet valve opens by pressurized fluid through the fill valve. An exhaust poppet valve when closed isolates pressurized fluid from the exhaust port. An outlet flow passage communicates with pressurized fluid when the inlet poppet valve is open, and communicates with the outlet port and an exhaust/outlet common passage. An isolation valve assembly selectively isolates fluid flow to and from the inlet port or the exhaust port to achieve a zero pressure condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor
  • F15B 13/042 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure
  • F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systems; Applications of safety devices in fluid actuator systems; Emergency measures for fluid actuator systems
  • F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves

35.

MI/O-67

      
Serial Number 87237771
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-11-15
Registration Date 2017-11-21
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic interface modules for pneumatic control valves

36.

Multi-port modular valve with snap-in seat

      
Application Number 14336353
Grant Number 09395010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-21
First Publication Date 2014-11-13
Grant Date 2016-07-19
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A solenoid operated modular valve includes a solenoid body having a coil and a pole piece positioned in the solenoid body. A valve body cartridge is connected to the solenoid body. A polymeric snap-in seat assembly includes first and second deflectable claw arms each having a barb engaging the valve body cartridge retaining the snap-in seat assembly in direct contact with the valve body cartridge. A seat engagement face when contacted by a valve seal member defines a valve closed position, and is displaced away from the seat engagement face in a valve open position when the coil is energized. A valve body cartridge body end portion includes a barb engagement face having pitched contact edges each having a continuous pitch directly contacted by the barb of the first and second deflectable claw arms to rotatably and frictionally lock the snap-in seat assembly to the valve body cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/02 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
  • F16K 1/42 - Valve seats
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

37.

Multi-port normally open modular valve with thread-in seat

      
Application Number 13724455
Grant Number 09074699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
First Publication Date 2014-06-26
Grant Date 2015-07-07
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A normally open solenoid operated modular valve includes a solenoid body receiving a coil and pole piece. A polymeric material valve body portion is releasably connected to the solenoid body. An armature/valve member slidably disposed in both the solenoid body and the valve body portion has a male threaded end shank. A polymeric material thread-in poppet/valve member includes an internal threaded portion engaging the male threaded end shank to retain the thread-in poppet/valve member on the armature/valve member. A resilient material valve ring is retained on the thread-in poppet/valve member. A cylindrical tube portion receives an armature/valve member rod portion. A biasing member acts against the armature/valve member and thereby acts to normally bias the valve ring away from contact with a valve seat surface created in the valve body portion defining a modular valve normally open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
  • F16K 31/02 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic
  • F16K 1/34 - Cutting-off parts
  • 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
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves

38.

Multi-port modular valve with snap-in seat

      
Application Number 13724138
Grant Number 08783653
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
First Publication Date 2014-06-26
Grant Date 2014-07-22
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A solenoid operated modular valve includes a solenoid body having a coil and a pole piece positioned in the solenoid body. A valve body cartridge is connected to the solenoid body. A polymeric snap-in seat assembly includes first and second deflectable claw arms each having a barb engaging the valve body cartridge retaining the snap-in seat assembly in direct contact with the valve body cartridge. A seat engagement face when contacted by a valve seal member defines a valve closed position, and is displaced away from the seat engagement face in a valve open position when the coil is energized. A valve body cartridge body end portion includes a barb engagement face having pitched contact edges each having a continuous pitch directly contacted by the barb of the first and second deflectable claw arms to rotatably and frictionally lock the snap-in seat assembly to the valve body cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/02 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic

39.

MULTI-PORT MODULAR VALVE WITH SNAP-IN SEAT

      
Document Number 02838116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-16
Open to Public Date 2014-06-21
Grant Date 2017-07-18
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Michael
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A solenoid operated modular valve includes a solenoid body having a coil and a pole piece positioned in the solenoid body. A valve body cartridge is connected to the solenoid body. A polymeric snap-in seat assembly includes first and second deflectable claw arms each having a barb engaging the valve body cartridge retaining the snap-in seat assembly in direct contact with the valve body cartridge. A seat engagement face when contacted by a valve seal member defines a valve closed position, and is displaced away from the seat engagement face in a valve open position when the coil is energized. A valve body cartridge body end portion includes a barb engagement face having pitched contact edges each having a continuous pitch directly contacted by the barb of the first and second deflectable claw arms to rotatably and frictionally lock the snap-in seat assembly to the valve body cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces - Details

40.

Pressure balanced solenoid operated valve

      
Application Number 13396202
Grant Number 09103463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-15
Grant Date 2015-08-11
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Janssen, Eric Paul

Abstract

A pressure balanced solenoid operated valve includes a solenoid portion having a coil in a coil retainer. A valve member portion defines a body connected to the solenoid portion. A slidable valve member in the body has opposed first and second ends and a shoulder between the ends. The first end with the coil energized is magnetically drawn toward the coil retainer moving the valve member between a valve closed and a valve open position. A pressure equalizing passage extends in the valve member from the second end. An inlet passage communicates a pressurized fluid at a valve inlet port to the pressure equalizing passage. A connecting passage communicates between the pressure equalizing passage and the shoulder. The pressurized fluid in the pressure equalizing passage acts against the second end and equally and oppositely against both the shoulder and the first end in both the open and closed positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

41.

CRUST BREAKER ALUMINUM BATH DETECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2012042016
Publication Number 2012/173966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-12
Publication Date 2012-12-20
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Beaulieu, Gilles

Abstract

A crust breaker bath detection system includes a cylinder defining a piston chamber. A piston is slidably displaced within the piston chamber by a pressurized fluid. A crust breaker rod connected to the piston is displaced through a crust layer into a bath having a bath voltage when the piston is displaced in the cylinder in a piston drive direction. A controller is in electrical communication with the cylinder. A conductive member is retained by and in electrical contact with the piston and in continuous contact with the cylinder. The conductive member defines a portion of a bath detection circuit including the crust breaker rod, the piston, the conductive member, the cylinder and the controller. The bath detection circuit is closed when the crust breaker rod contacts the bath such that the bath voltage is communicated to the controller by the bath detection circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25C 3/14 - Devices for feeding or crust breaking

42.

PISTON ROD AND CYLINDER SEAL DEVICE FOR ALUMINUM BATH CRUST BREAKER

      
Application Number US2012042035
Publication Number 2012/173981
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-12
Publication Date 2012-12-20
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beaulieu, Gilles
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A piston rod and cylinder seal device includes a cylinder defining a piston chamber extending between first and second cylinder heads. The second cylinder head has a spud receiving bore, a pressure passage communicating with the spud receiving bore, and a bore supply/vent passage. A first piston is disposed in the piston chamber. A piston rod is connected to the piston, the piston rod having a piston rod spud extending beyond the first piston and including a blind shaft receiving bore. A second piston slidably disposed in the blind shaft receiving bore has a seal member connected thereto. A contact member connected to the second cylinder head in the spud receiving bore has a central passage extending therethrough in communication with the bore supply/vent passage. The seal member when contacting the contact member acts to seal the central passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/16 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
  • F16J 9/14 - Joint-closures
  • F16J 9/00 - Piston-rings, seats therefor; Ring sealings of similar construction in general

43.

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ALUMINUM BATH CRUST BREAKER

      
Application Number US2012042026
Publication Number 2012/173974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-12
Publication Date 2012-12-20
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Beaulieu, Gilles

Abstract

A pneumatic system controlling a bath crust breaker includes a cylinder defining a piston chamber. A piston is slidably displaced within the cylinder by pressurized fluid directed to either a piston chamber first portion with respect to the piston or a piston chamber second portion oppositely positioned about the piston. A pneumatic valve system includes a first control valve aligned between first control valve first and second positions, the first control valve first position aligned with the first portion, and in the first control valve second position is aligned with the second portion. A second control valve is aligned between second control valve first and second positions. An orifice between a pressure source and first control valve is sized to control fluid flow rate so a pressure reached in either the first or second portion during a crust breaking cycle is less than a pressure source maximum pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25C 3/14 - Devices for feeding or crust breaking

44.

Piston rod and cylinder seal device for aluminum bath crust breaker

      
Application Number 13439144
Grant Number 08906291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-04
First Publication Date 2012-12-13
Grant Date 2014-12-09
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beaulieu, Gilles
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A piston rod and cylinder seal device includes a cylinder defining a piston chamber extending between first and second cylinder heads. The second cylinder head has a spud receiving bore, a pressure passage communicating with the spud receiving bore, and a bore supply/vent passage. A first piston is disposed in the piston chamber. A piston rod is connected to the piston, the piston rod having a piston rod spud extending beyond the first piston and including a blind shaft receiving bore. A second piston slidably disposed in the blind shaft receiving bore has a seal member connected thereto. A contact member connected to the second cylinder head in the spud receiving bore has a central passage extending therethrough in communication with the bore supply/vent passage. The seal member when contacting the contact member acts to seal the central passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 9/00 - General processes of refining or remelting of metals; Apparatus for electroslag or arc remelting of metals
  • F15B 15/22 - Other details for accelerating or decelerating the stroke

45.

Pneumatic system for controlling aluminum bath crust breaker

      
Application Number 13159006
Grant Number 08910562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-06-13
First Publication Date 2012-12-13
Grant Date 2014-12-16
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Beaulieu, Gilles

Abstract

A pneumatic system controlling a bath crust breaker includes a cylinder defining a piston chamber. A piston is slideably displaced within the cylinder by pressurized fluid directed to either a piston chamber first portion with respect to the piston or a piston chamber second portion oppositely positioned about the piston. A pneumatic valve system includes a first control valve aligned between first control valve first and second positions, the first control valve first position aligned with the first portion, and in the first control valve second position is aligned with the second portion. A second control valve is aligned between second control valve first and second positions. An orifice between a pressure source and first control valve is sized to control fluid flow rate so a pressure reached in either the first or second portion during a crust breaking cycle is less than a pressure source maximum pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F15B 11/08 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor

46.

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONTACT DEVICE

      
Application Number US2011046703
Publication Number 2012/039842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-05
Publication Date 2012-03-29
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Beaulieu, Gilles

Abstract

An electrical contact device for controlling operation of an aluminum processing bath includes an electrically insulating body and a first bore having a first diameter. The first bore opens into a through second bore having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The second bore opens into a third bore having a third diameter greater than the first and second diameters. A fastener received in the body includes a shank having a male threaded portion and a male threaded head. A conductive biasing element has a connecting end engaged with the male threaded head. The connecting end and the male threaded head are slidably received in the first bore, and the shank is slidably received in the second bore. The male threaded portion extends into the third bore. A nut positioned in the third bore engages the male threaded portion coupling the fastener and tubular body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
  • H01R 9/16 - Fastening of connecting parts to base or case; Insulating connecting parts from base or case
  • H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

47.

Pressure balanced valve with diaphragm valve member end seal

      
Application Number 13226161
Grant Number 09010373
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-06
First Publication Date 2012-03-15
Grant Date 2015-04-21
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A diaphragm sealed, pressure balanced valve assembly includes a valve body and a cartridge connected to the valve body. The cartridge includes a cartridge loading end having a retaining member engaged to the cartridge loading end. A valve member slides coaxial to a longitudinal axis of the valve body. A resilient material first diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member having a diaphragm body clasped between the retaining member and the cartridge loading end, creating a first diaphragm fluid pressure boundary. A resilient material second diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member at an opposite end of the valve member with respect to the first diaphragm and has a diaphragm body clasped between first and second adjustable retention members, creating a second diaphragm fluid pressure boundary.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 7/00 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • 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
  • F16K 39/02 - Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves
  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F16K 41/12 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube with approximately flat diaphragm

48.

PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE WITH DIAPHRAGM VALVE MEMBER END SEAL

      
Application Number US2011050615
Publication Number 2012/033791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-07
Publication Date 2012-03-15
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A diaphragm sealed, pressure balanced valve assembly includes a valve body and a cartridge connected to the valve body. The cartridge includes a cartridge loading end having a retaining member engaged to the cartridge loading end. A valve member slides coaxial to a longitudinal axis of the valve body. A resilient material first diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member having a diaphragm body clasped between the retaining member and the cartridge loading end, creating a first diaphragm fluid pressure boundary. A resilient material second diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member at an opposite end of the valve member with respect to the first diaphragm and has a diaphragm body clasped between first and second adjustable retention members, creating a second diaphragm fluid pressure boundary.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/06 - 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 sliding valves
  • F16K 17/34 - Excess-flow valves in which the flow-energy of the flowing medium actuates the closing mechanism
  • F16K 7/12 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm

49.

PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE WITH DIAPHRAGM VALVE MEMBER END SEAL

      
Document Number 02805290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-07
Open to Public Date 2012-03-15
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Neff, Robert H.

Abstract

A diaphragm sealed, pressure balanced valve assembly includes a valve body and a cartridge connected to the valve body. The cartridge includes a cartridge loading end having a retaining member engaged to the cartridge loading end. A valve member slides coaxial to a longitudinal axis of the valve body. A resilient material first diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member having a diaphragm body clasped between the retaining member and the cartridge loading end, creating a first diaphragm fluid pressure boundary. A resilient material second diaphragm is connected to and extends diametrically outward from the valve member at an opposite end of the valve member with respect to the first diaphragm and has a diaphragm body clasped between first and second adjustable retention members, creating a second diaphragm fluid pressure boundary.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/06 - 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 sliding valves
  • F16K 7/12 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm
  • F16K 17/34 - Excess-flow valves in which the flow-energy of the flowing medium actuates the closing mechanism

50.

Stepper motor operated balanced flow control valve

      
Application Number 12836214
Grant Number 08939173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-14
First Publication Date 2012-01-19
Grant Date 2015-01-27
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yahr, Paul A.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A flow control valve includes a body having a body bore oriented coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the body and a seat member extending into the bore. A valve member is slidably disposed in the bore and oriented coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the body. The valve member includes a non-circular geometrically shaped head having a bore. A drive adapter includes a head receiving cavity slidingly receiving the geometrically shaped head of the valve member and preventing axial rotation of the valve member. A stepper motor is connected to the drive adapter, the stepper motor incrementally rotating a shaft engaged with the bore of the valve member. First and second equal diameter pistons of the valve member provide pressure balanced valve member operating positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16K 1/02 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with screw-spindle
  • F16K 3/00 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing
  • F16K 11/065 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members

51.

STEPPER MOTOR OPERATED BALANCED FLOW CONTROL VALVE

      
Document Number 02805185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-08
Open to Public Date 2012-01-19
Grant Date 2015-12-22
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yahr, Paul A.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A flow control valve includes a body having a body bore oriented coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the body and a seat member extending into the bore. A valve member is slidably disposed in the bore and oriented coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the body. The valve member includes a non-circular geometrically shaped head having a bore. A drive adapter includes a head receiving cavity slidingly receiving the geometrically shaped head of the valve member and preventing axial rotation of the valve member. A stepper motor is connected to the drive adapter, the stepper motor incrementally rotating a shaft engaged with the bore of the valve member. First and second equal diameter pistons of the valve member provide pressure balanced valve member operating positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16K 21/00 - Fluid-delivery valves
  • F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given

52.

STEPPER MOTOR OPERATED BALANCED FLOW CONTROL VALVE

      
Application Number US2011043298
Publication Number 2012/009208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-08
Publication Date 2012-01-19
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yahr, Paul A.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A flow control valve includes a body having a body bore oriented coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the body and a seat member extending into the bore. A valve member is slidably disposed in the bore and oriented coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the body. The valve member includes a non-circular geometrically shaped head having a bore. A drive adapter includes a head receiving cavity slidingly receiving the geometrically shaped head of the valve member and preventing axial rotation of the valve member. A stepper motor is connected to the drive adapter, the stepper motor incrementally rotating a shaft engaged with the bore of the valve member. First and second equal diameter pistons of the valve member provide pressure balanced valve member operating positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/04 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a motor
  • F16K 21/00 - Fluid-delivery valves
  • F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given

53.

Proportional pressure controller

      
Application Number 12694703
Grant Number 08333218
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-27
First Publication Date 2011-07-28
Grant Date 2012-12-18
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Timothy F.
  • Williams, Kevin C.

Abstract

A proportional pressure controller includes a body having inlet, outlet, and exhaust ports. A fill valve communicates with pressurized fluid in the inlet port. A dump valve communicates with pressurized fluid from the fill valve. An inlet poppet valve opens by pressurized fluid through the fill valve. An exhaust poppet valve when closed isolates pressurized fluid from the exhaust port. An outlet flow passage communicates with pressurized fluid when the inlet poppet valve is open, and communicates with the outlet port and an exhaust/outlet common passage. A fill inlet communicates between the inlet passage and fill valve, and is isolated from the outlet flow passage, exhaust/outlet common passage, and outlet and exhaust ports in all operating conditions of the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/06 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors

54.

Piloted poppet valve

      
Application Number 12416495
Grant Number 08453678
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-01
First Publication Date 2010-10-07
Grant Date 2013-06-04
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a valve body having a valve bore. A valve member is slidably disposed within the valve bore between first and second stop positions. First and second valve elements of the valve member have first and second sealing surfaces equally angled with respect to a valve member longitudinal axis. Each of the first and second sealing surfaces is oriented parallel with conical shaped first and second seat surfaces. Both first and second seat surfaces are equally angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and have an adjustable spacing such that the first sealing surface contacts the first seat surface and the second sealing surface contacts the second seat surface simultaneously in the first stop position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves

55.

PILOTED POPPET VALVE

      
Document Number 02697748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-25
Open to Public Date 2010-10-01
Grant Date 2015-03-17
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a valve body having a valve bore. A valve member is slidably disposed within the valve bore between first and second stop positions. First and second valve elements of the valve member have first and second sealing surfaces equally angled with respect to a valve member longitudinal axis. Each of the first and second sealing surfaces is oriented parallel with conical shaped first and second seat surfaces. Both first and second seat surfaces are equally angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and have an adjustable spacing such that the first sealing surface contacts the first seat surface and the second sealing surface contacts the second seat surface simultaneously in the first stop position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 1/44 - Cutting-off parts - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
  • F16K 1/38 - Valve members of conical shape

56.

BALANCED SOLENOID VALVE

      
Document Number 02721817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-12
Open to Public Date 2009-12-23
Grant Date 2013-12-24
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Janssen, Eric P.

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors

57.

BALANCED SOLENOID VALVE

      
Application Number US2009047171
Publication Number 2009/155212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-12
Publication Date 2009-12-23
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert, H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Janssen, Eric, P.

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors

58.

Pneumatic system electrical contact device

      
Application Number 12140554
Grant Number 07915550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-17
First Publication Date 2009-12-17
Grant Date 2011-03-29
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Beaulieu, Gilles

Abstract

An electrical circuit operating system for controlling operating of an aluminum processing bath includes an electrical contact device. The electrical contact device includes a tubular body of an electrically insulating material, the body including at least one circumferential slot receiving a seal member. A fastener is disposed in the tubular body. A conductive biasing element has a compressed connecting end engaged with the fastener, and an extending portion axially protracting from the compressed connecting end. A piston forms a portion of an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is closed when the conductive biasing element is contacted by the piston. A piston rod is connected to the piston and is displaceable with the piston, the piston rod operable to break a crust of the aluminum processing bath.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/06 - Contacts characterised by the shape or structure of the contact-making surface, e.g. grooved
  • H01H 35/38 - Switches operated by change of fluid pressure, by fluid pressure waves, or by change of fluid flow actuated by piston and cylinder

59.

MAC

      
Application Number 008247629
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-04-27
Registration Date 2010-11-23
Owner MAC VALVES INC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Valves; valves that are part of machines; air valves; air control valves; air pressure control valves for welding machines, presses, automatic machines and other air cylinder machines. Valves; valves and air gates; solenoid valves. Valves; air valves; air control valves; air regulating valves; air gates.

60.

WINSITE

      
Serial Number 77661253
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-02-02
Registration Date 2010-05-18
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services

Goods & Services

providing a secured access website for permitted users to share business information relating to marketing and sales activities, product applications, ideas, and commercial solutions in the field of pneumatic valves, manifolds, and related components providing an on-line forum for transmission of messages among permitted computer users concerning marketing and sales activities, product applications, ideas, and commercial solutions in the field of pneumatic valves, manifolds, and related components

61.

BALANCED SOLENOID VALVE

      
Document Number 02682226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-21
Open to Public Date 2008-10-16
Grant Date 2012-08-28
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors

62.

BALANCED SOLENOID VALVE

      
Application Number US2008003766
Publication Number 2008/123926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-21
Publication Date 2008-10-16
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors

63.

Balanced solenoid valve

      
Application Number 12141419
Grant Number 08167000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-18
First Publication Date 2008-10-16
Grant Date 2012-05-01
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey
  • Janssen, Eric P.

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides

64.

Balanced solenoid valve

      
Application Number 11784106
Grant Number 08151824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-05
First Publication Date 2008-10-09
Grant Date 2012-04-10
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Neff, Robert H.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A valve assembly includes a solenoid can having an internal coil. A valve body connected to the solenoid can includes an inlet port and a first valve seat. An axially adjustable retainer threadably connected to the valve body includes an end portion defining a second valve seat. A homogenous valve member/armature slidably disposed in the valve body moves in the presence of a coil generated magnetic flux between valve closed and valve open positions. A valve member/armature first surface area is in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid through the inlet port. A valve member/armature second surface area is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid in the valve closed position. The first surface area is equal to the second surface area and the pressurized fluid acts equally on the first and second surface areas defining a pressure balanced condition in the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides

65.

VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ACTUATION SOLENOIDS

      
Application Number US2007026258
Publication Number 2008/085441
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-21
Publication Date 2008-07-17
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Kevin C.
  • Neff, Robert H.

Abstract

A solenoid actuated valve assembly includes a valve body having a slidable main valve member and a pilot valve body mechanically connected to the valve body including a slidable pilot valve member. A first solenoid operated valve connected to the pilot valve body when energized directs pressurized fluid to move the pilot valve member between pilot valve open and closed positions. A second solenoid operated valve connected to the valve body when simultaneously energized with the first valve directs the fluid to move the main valve member between valve closed and open positions. A third solenoid operated valve connected to the pilot valve body when energized and when both the first and second solenoid operated valves are de-energized directs the fluid to move the pilot valve to the pilot valve open position and the main valve member to the valve closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/07 - 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 sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
  • F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet

66.

BULLET VALVE

      
Application Number 139383300
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-05-01
Registration Date 2011-03-15
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

(1) Pneumatic control valves. (2) Pneumatic control valves for regulating the flow of compressed air and gases, excluding for use with pipe lines for refrigeration applications.

67.

BULLET VALVE

      
Application Number 006850036
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-04-21
Registration Date 2009-01-08
Owner MAC VALVES INC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Pneumatic control valves.

68.

BULLET VALVE

      
Serial Number 77323625
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-11-07
Registration Date 2010-02-23
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Valves being parts of machines, excluding for use with pipe lines for refrigeration applications Pneumatic control valves for regulating the flow of compressed air and gases, excluding for use with pipe lines for refrigeration applications

69.

FLUX BUSHING FOR SOLENOID ACTUATOR

      
Application Number US2007002342
Publication Number 2007/092186
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-29
Publication Date 2007-08-16
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Eric, P.
  • Simmonds, Jeffrey

Abstract

A solenoid valve actuator includes a coil bobbin having a coil disposed therein and a bushing body receiving aperture. A flux plate is connected to a first end of the coil bobbin and includes a flux plate surface area. A bushing is positioned between the flux plate and the coil bobbin. The bushing includes a flange portion having a flange area substantially equal to the flux plate surface area, and a body portion integrally joined to the flange portion and extending substantially perpendicular to the flange portion. An armature is slidably received within the receiving aperture of the bushing body portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 31/02 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic

70.

Directly operated pneumatic valve having a differential assist return

      
Application Number 10953701
Grant Number 07210501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-09-29
First Publication Date 2006-03-30
Grant Date 2007-05-01
Owner Mac Valves, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Neff, Robert H
  • Janssen, Eric P
  • Long, Lynn R

Abstract

A fluid control valve includes a valve body having both fluid inlet and discharge ports. A flow passage axially extending within the valve body communicates with the inlet and discharge ports. A valve member within the flow passage is movable by an actuator force in a first direction to direct a pressurized fluid from the inlet to the discharge port. The valve member includes first and second valve heads having different diameters and a valve seating member. The valve seating member engages first and second sealing diameters of the flow passage, the second sealing diameter being smaller than the first. Fluid pressure acting on the different diameters of the first valve head and valve seating member in contact with the second sealing diameter creates a net return force directing the valve member in a second direction opposite to the first direction upon removal of the actuator force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
  • F16K 39/02 - Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves

71.

MDN

      
Application Number 002016475
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-12-22
Registration Date 2002-09-26
Owner MAC VALVES INC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Sale of valves, air control valves, regulators, manifolds, pneumatic machinery and equipment, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid. Servicing and advice on maintenance of valves, air control valves, regulators, manifolds, pneumatic machinery and equipment, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid. Technical support services for valves, air control valves, regulators, manifolds, pneumatic machinery and equipment, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid; advice on the selection of valves, air control valves, regulators, manifolds, pneumatic machinery and equipment, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid.

72.

MDN

      
Serial Number 76153480
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-10-25
Registration Date 2002-07-02
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Business consultation services, namely providing business advice regarding the sale of pneumatic valves, manifolds and related components

73.

MDN

      
Serial Number 76153481
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-10-25
Registration Date 2002-07-02
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Business consultation services, namely providing business advice regarding the sale of pneumatic valves, manifolds and related components

74.

MACONNECT

      
Application Number 001801562
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-08-09
Registration Date 2001-08-30
Owner MAC VALVES INC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Connectors for electronically interconnecting electrically controlled pneumatic valves.

75.

MACONNECT

      
Application Number 107042600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-08-09
Registration Date 2002-07-16
Owner MAC VALVES, INC., (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

(1) Connector for electronically interconnecting electrically controlled pneumatic valves.

76.

MACONNECT

      
Serial Number 75781341
Status Registered
Filing Date 1999-08-16
Registration Date 2002-04-02
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

connector, namely, circuit board connectors and input adapter for electronically interconnecting and controlling pneumatic valves

77.

CIRCUIT BAR

      
Application Number 078084200
Status Registered
Filing Date 1995-04-18
Registration Date 1997-10-14
Owner MAC VALVES, INC., (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

(1) Pneumatic manifolds.

78.

CIRCUIT BAR

      
Serial Number 74608257
Status Registered
Filing Date 1994-12-08
Registration Date 1996-12-17
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

pneumatic manifolds

79.

MULTI-PRESSURE PAK

      
Serial Number 74102974
Status Registered
Filing Date 1990-10-04
Registration Date 1992-07-28
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

electrically solenoid operated pressure valve assembly

80.

PFC

      
Application Number 049575400
Status Registered
Filing Date 1982-12-06
Registration Date 1983-07-29
Owner MAC VALVES, INC., (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Air pressure control and flow control valves.

81.

PFC

      
Serial Number 73118446
Status Registered
Filing Date 1977-03-09
Registration Date 1979-05-01
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

AIR PRESSURE CONTROL AND FLOW CONTROL VALVES

82.

MAC

      
Serial Number 72163849
Status Registered
Filing Date 1963-03-04
Registration Date 1964-01-21
Owner MAC Valves, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

Air Control Valves

83.

MAC

      
Application Number 023950000
Status Registered
Filing Date 1957-02-14
Registration Date 1958-01-17
Owner MAC VALVES, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

(1) Air control valves.