公开(公告)号：US20220144383A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17095347

申请日：2020-11-11

申请人： Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.

发明人： Mark W. Herrema ,  Dennis J. Anderson ,  Myles A. Brown

IPC分类号： B63B13/00

摘要： The specification discloses a watercraft drain plug system that includes two or more drain plugs, an actuator, and a cable assembly interconnecting the drain plugs and the actuator. The actuator may be operated to move the drain plugs between open and closed positions. The actuator includes a locking mechanism for securing the actuator in the closed position to prevent inadvertent opening of the drain plugs.

公开(公告)号：US11219173B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-11

申请号：US16851258

申请日：2020-04-17

申请人： Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.

发明人： Daniel N. Campau ,  Scott T. Kloote

IPC分类号： A01G31/02 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01G31/00

摘要： The specification discloses a DWC hydroponic system that includes a plurality of grow tanks, a circulation pump, a nutrient supply line fluidly connecting the outlet of the circulation pump to the grow tanks, and a tank drain line fluidly connected to the grow tanks. Each of the grow tanks is fluidly connected in parallel between the nutrient supply line and the tank drain line. The system further includes a pump suction line fluidly connected to the inlet of the circulation pump, and a plurality of bridge connectors each fluidly connecting the tank drain line to the pump suction line in accordance with a defined pattern. The DWC system may further include a nutrient supply fluidly connected to the circulation pump intake through a valve arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US10381693B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15079125

申请日：2016-03-24

申请人： Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.

发明人： Mark Herrema ,  Ron D. Earl ,  Scott Kloote ,  Jason L. Fox ,  Matthew T. Shinew ,  David A. Moelker

IPC分类号： H01M10/48 ,  G01F23/26

摘要： A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolyte battery is provided. The liquid level sensor includes a probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.

公开(公告)号：US10326171B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15079124

申请日：2016-03-24

申请人： Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.

发明人： Mark Herrema ,  Ron D. Earl ,  Scott Kloote ,  Jason L. Fox

IPC分类号： H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2/36 ,  H01M10/42

摘要： An improved battery monitoring system for liquid electrolyte batteries is provided. The battery monitoring system includes a network of sensors for monitoring the condition or performance of a plurality of liquid electrolyte batteries, for example lead-acid batteries. The sensors are adapted to share data regarding battery condition or battery performance to a standalone device over a wireless local area network. A server in electrical communication with the standalone device receives some or all of the data for analysis, which can result in maintenance alerts and other alerts being sent to the standalone device. The improved battery monitoring system can reduce or eliminate the manual inspection of lead-acid batteries and can improve battery operation and longevity by ensuring an appropriate level of maintenance for each lead-acid battery.

公开(公告)号：US09461377B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14524556

申请日：2014-10-27

申请人： Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.

发明人： Mark W. Herrema ,  Ronald D. Earl

IPC分类号： H01R4/28 ,  H01R11/28 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01R11/12 ,  H01R13/447

CPC分类号： H01M2/204 ,  H01M2/202 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M6/5044 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M10/484 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01R4/4809 ,  H01R4/489 ,  H01R11/12 ,  H01R11/285 ,  H01R11/288 ,  H01R13/447

摘要： The specification discloses an electrical connector assembly including a conductive clip and cover. The conductive clip may be snap-fitted onto an intercell connector in a multi-cell. The cover is nonconductive and may be snap-fitted over the conductive clip to protect the clip and wires connected to the clip. The cover may include a wire management device to guide and protect wires such as those connected to the clip.

摘要翻译： 本说明书公开了一种电连接器组件，其包括导电夹和盖。 导电夹可以卡扣配合到多电池中的电池间连接器上。 盖是不导电的，并且可以卡扣配合在导电夹上，以保护夹子和连接到夹子的电线。 盖可以包括导线管理装置，用于引导和保护诸如连接到夹子的那些线。

公开(公告)号：US08802258B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US12346105

申请日：2008-12-30

申请人： Daniel N. Campau ,  Patrick Mavrakis

发明人： Daniel N. Campau ,  Patrick Mavrakis

IPC分类号： H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/36 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/12

CPC分类号： H01M2/362 ,  H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/1252 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/12 ,  Y02E60/12 ,  Y10T137/4757

摘要： A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.

摘要翻译： 具有多个单元存取口的单体电池的单点浇水组件各自具有顶部边缘。 组件包括歧管和多个阀芯。 歧管覆盖了访问端口，并且包括各自延伸到一个访问端口中的扩展。 每个阀芯由一个歧管延伸部支撑，并且位于相应的进入口的顶部边缘的下方。 因此，组件呈现出延伸到电池之上的薄型。

公开(公告)号：US08679663B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US12486373

申请日：2009-06-17

申请人： Daniel N. Campau

发明人： Daniel N. Campau

IPC分类号： H01M2/12

CPC分类号： H01M2/1223 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/121

摘要： A battery vent cap capable of push-in installation and turn-out removal. The cap includes bayonet tabs. The tabs in turn each include a ramp portion to facilitate movement of the cap bayonet tabs past bayonet tabs in a battery vent port as the vent cap is inserted into the port axially without substantial rotation. The interfitting bayonet tabs retain the vent cap within the vent port and also permit the vent cap to be unscrewed and removed from the vent port. In a preferred embodiment, the vent cap includes a swivel connector to which a watering hose may be connected. The swivel enables the vent cap to be unscrewed from the vent portion without having to remove the watering hose from the swivel connector.

摘要翻译： 一个电池排气盖，能够进行推入式安装和拆卸。 帽子包括卡口卡舌。 这些突片又分别包括斜面部分，以便当通气盖轴向插入到端口中而不会发生大的转动时，便可将帽形卡口突片通过卡口卡舌移动到电池排放口中。 相互连接的卡口接头将排气盖保持在通风口内，并且还允许通气盖被拧下并从通气口移除。 在优选实施例中，通气盖包括可连接浇水软管的旋转连接器。 旋转接头可以使排气盖从通风口部分拧下，而不必从旋转接头上取下浇水软管。

公开(公告)号：US08439616B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13113357

申请日：2011-05-23

申请人： Daniel N. Campau

发明人： Daniel N. Campau

IPC分类号： F16B37/12

CPC分类号： F16B39/32 ,  F16B37/12

摘要： A locking fastener includes a fastener body and a locking band. The body includes a tangential slot. The locking band includes a coil portion and first and second tangs extending tangentially from the coil portion. The first tang extends into the slot to limit angular movement of the first tang with respect to the body. When the locking fastener is turned in a loosening direction with sufficient torque, the second tang contacts the fastener body to open the coil portion and to allow removal of the locking fastener.

摘要翻译： 锁定紧固件包括紧固件主体和锁定带。 身体包括切线槽。 锁定带包括线圈部分和从线圈部分切向延伸的第一和第二柄脚。 第一柄脚延伸到槽中以限制第一脚柄相对于身体的角度运动。 当锁定紧固件以足够的扭矩以松动方向转动时，第二柄脚接触紧固件主体以打开线圈部分并允许移除锁紧紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US08177468B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US11955736

申请日：2007-12-13

申请人： Daniel N. Campau

发明人： Daniel N. Campau

IPC分类号： F16B37/12

CPC分类号： F16B37/12 ,  F16B39/20 ,  F16B41/005

摘要： A locking threaded connection (a) providing free relative rotation in a first direction, (b) preventing unintended relative rotation in a second opposite direction, and (c) enabling intended relative rotation in the second direction. The connection includes male and female threaded portions and a helical spring therebetween. The spring is sized and configured to interfit with the male and female threads. The spring enables relative rotation in the first direction, but prevents relative rotation in the second direction. If removability is desired, the spring is provided with an accessible tang, enabling the locking force of the spring to be released.

摘要翻译： 锁定螺纹连接（a）在第一方向上提供自由的相对旋转，（b）防止在第二相反方向上的非预期的相对旋转，和（c）使得能够在第二方向上进行预期的相对旋转。 该连接件包括阳螺纹和阴螺纹部分以及螺旋弹簧。 弹簧的尺寸和配置与男性和女性螺纹相配。 弹簧能够沿第一方向进行相对旋转，但是防止在第二方向上的相对旋转。 如果需要可拆卸性，则弹簧设置有可触及的柄脚，能够释放弹簧的锁定力。

公开(公告)号：US20090286142A9

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US11335281

申请日：2006-01-19

申请人： Daniel Campau

发明人： Daniel Campau

IPC分类号： H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/36

CPC分类号： H01M2/36 ,  A62C4/02 ,  F16K31/18 ,  H01M2/127 ,  H01M2/362 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/12

摘要： The present invention is directed to a refill valve for use in single point battery watering systems for refilling wet cell batteries. The refill valve comprises a porous internal flame arrestor that is in the path of the liquid. Such a design is advantageous because it prevents the internal propagation of flames between battery cells through the battery watering system under dry conditions.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于重新填充湿电池的单点电池浇灌系统的再充填阀。 再填充阀包括位于液体路径中的多孔内部阻焰器。 这样的设计是有利的，因为它防止在干燥条件下通过电池浇水系统在电池单元之间内部的火焰传播。