公开(公告)号：US07914947B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US11786082

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

Inventor： Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

IPC: H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more external manifolds which deliver reagents and/or coolant to one or more reactant or coolant flow fields of the membrane cassettes. In particular, the present invention describes the insert molding method, whereby the plenums of the external manifolds are created during the stack encapsulation step. The invention describes several methods for creating the manifold runner geometry via insert-molding, machining, or with separate components.

Abstract translation: 本发明尤其提供了适用于各种电化学应用的膜盒及其叠片。 本发明还提供了膜盒，其包括一个或多个外部歧管，其将试剂和/或冷却剂递送到膜盒的一个或多个反应物或冷却剂流场。 特别地，本发明描述了嵌入成型方法，由此在堆叠封装步骤期间产生外部歧管的增压室。 本发明描述了通过插入成型，机械加工或与单独部件一起创建歧管流道几何形状的几种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070245547A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11786082

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

Inventor： Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

IPC: H01M6/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more external manifolds which deliver reagents and/or coolant to one or more reactant or coolant flow fields of the membrane cassettes. In particular, the present invention describes the insert molding method, whereby the plenums of the external manifolds are created during the stack encapsulation step. The invention describes several methods for creating the manifold runner geometry via insert-molding, machining, or with separate components.

Abstract translation: 本发明尤其提供了适用于各种电化学应用的膜盒及其叠片。 本发明还提供了膜盒，其包括一个或多个外部歧管，其将试剂和/或冷却剂递送到膜盒的一个或多个反应物或冷却剂流场。 特别地，本发明描述了嵌入成型方法，由此在堆叠封装步骤期间产生外部歧管的增压室。 本发明描述了通过插入成型，机械加工或与单独部件一起创建歧管流道几何形状的几种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070056888A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11518294

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Michael Williams ,  David Ferreira ,  Stephen Vardion

Inventor： Michael Williams ,  David Ferreira ,  Stephen Vardion

IPC: B01D35/14

CPC classification number: B01D29/606 ,  B01D35/143

Abstract: A filter change indicator includes two indicators visible through a window. The first indicator is disposed in the viewing window in a fixed position. The second indicator covers the first indicator in a first position and is moveable relative to the first indicator to a second position revealing the first indicator. The filter change indicator also includes a spring and flexible diaphragm arranged such that changes in the pressure of a fluid system moves the second indicator to expose the first indicator to provide a visual indication of filter occlusion.

Abstract translation: 过滤器更换指示器包括通过窗口可见的两个指示器。 第一指示器以固定位置设置在观察窗中。 第二指示器将第一指示器覆盖在第一位置，并且可相对于第一指示器移动到露出第一指示器的第二位置。 过滤器更换指示器还包括布置成使得流体系统的压力的变化使第二指示器移动以暴露第一指示器以提供过滤器闭塞的视觉指示的弹簧和柔性隔膜。

公开(公告)号：US20060065324A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10955298

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: David Ferreira ,  John Forgue ,  Mark Johansen

Inventor： David Ferreira ,  John Forgue ,  Mark Johansen

IPC: B65B1/30

CPC classification number: F02M25/0836 ,  B60K2015/03576

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing having a valve seat defining at least part of a vent passage, a pressure responsive member carried by the housing and defining at least part of a pressure chamber, and a valve carried by the housing and having a closure moveable relative to the valve seat between an open position permitting fluid flow through the vent passage and a closed position at least substantially restricting fluid flow through the vent passage. The closure is moved by the pressure responsive member in response to changes in pressure in the pressure chamber. A control passage communicates at one end with a pressure source and at its other end with the pressure chamber and an electrically operated valve is moveable from a first position permitting a pressure signal to develop within the pressure chamber and a second position permitting pressure within the pressure chamber to vent.

Abstract translation: 阀组件包括壳体，该壳体具有限定通气通道的至少一部分的阀座，由壳体承载并限定压力室的至少一部分的压力响应构件以及由壳体承载并具有闭合件可移动相对 在允许流体流过通气通道的打开位置和至少基本上限制流过通气通道的流体的关闭位置之间到阀座。 响应于压力室中的压力变化，封闭件被压力响应构件移动。 控制通道在一端与压力源连通，并且在另一端与压力室连通，并且电动阀可从允许压力信号在压力室内形成的第一位置移动，并且允许压力在压力范围内的第二位置 房间通风。

公开(公告)号：US20120215326A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13030033

申请日：2011-02-17

Applicant: Larry K. Brown ,  Lawrence Thomas Bass ,  David Ferreira

Inventor： Larry K. Brown ,  Lawrence Thomas Bass ,  David Ferreira

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B11/42 ,  G05B13/024

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID) tuning cycle in a distributed control system comprising a PID block on a field device collecting loop characteristics of a control loop. The PID block may communicate the collected loop characteristics from the field device to a host computer in the distributed control system. The host computer may calculate a new tuning constant based on the received loop characteristics and communicate the new tuning constant to the PID block on the field device. The PID block on the field device may receive the new tuning constant for the PID block from the host computer. The PID block on the field device may be tuned with the new tuning constant.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在分布式控制系统中实现比例/积分/微分（PID）调谐周期的系统和方法，包括在集成控制回路的回路特性的现场设备上的PID块。 PID块可以将收集的环路特性从现场设备传送到分布式控制系统中的主计算机。 主计算机可以基于接收到的环路特性来计算新的调谐常数，并将新的调谐常数传送到现场设备上的PID块。 现场设备上的PID块可能会从主机接收PID块的新调谐常数。 可以使用新的调谐常数调整现场设备上的PID块。

公开(公告)号：US20080314819A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12157876

申请日：2008-06-13

Applicant: David Ferreira ,  Joseph H. Litwinas

Inventor： David Ferreira ,  Joseph H. Litwinas

IPC: F02M37/22

CPC classification number: F02M37/22 ,  B01D29/15 ,  B01D29/90 ,  B01D35/306 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  F02M37/24

Abstract: A diverter module is incorporated into a filter cartridge. The module employs a radial passage which diverts fluid to be filtered to the radial periphery of a filter element. The filtered fluid flows inwardly and axially through a transfer passage for discharge from the filter cartridge.

Abstract translation: 分流器模块结合到滤芯中。 该模块采用将待过滤流体转移到过滤元件的径向周边的径向通道。 过滤的流体向内并且轴向地流过传送通道，以从滤筒排出。

公开(公告)号：US20050171708A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11043563

申请日：2005-01-26

Applicant: David Ferreira ,  Wade Mattar

Inventor： David Ferreira ,  Wade Mattar

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/0621

Abstract: A modular system and method is provided for enabling remote configuring and ordering of flowmeters in a client-server environment. The system includes a meter selection module configured to enable a user to select from a plurality of flowmeter types. A process data module receives process data from a client and a fluid selection module coupled to the process module is configured to receive a process fluid selection and to calculate properties thereof. A sizing module generates parameters of at least one sized flowmeter, sized in accordance with the received process data. A material selection module provides a list of materials from which the sized flowmeter may be fabricated, and a fluid rating module rates compatibility of the various materials with the process fluid selection. A results module is configured to generate data corresponding to expected performance of the sized flowmeter.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模块化系统和方法，用于在客户端 - 服务器环境中远程配置和排序流量计。 该系统包括配置成使用户能够从多个流量计类型中进行选择的仪表选择模块。 过程数据模块从客户端接收过程数据，并且耦合到过程模块的流体选择模块被配置为接收过程流体选择并且计算其属性。 尺寸模块产生至少一个尺寸的流量计的参数，其尺寸根据所接收的过程数据而定。 材料选择模块提供了可以从其制造尺寸的流量计的材料的列表，并且流体评估模块评估各种材料与工艺流体选择的兼容性。 结果模块被配置为产生对应于大小的流量计的预期性能的数据。

公开(公告)号：US07887974B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11784941

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

Inventor： Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more external manifolds which deliver reagents and/or coolant to one or more reactant or coolant flow fields of the membrane cassettes. In particular, the present invention describes the insert molding method, whereby the plenums of the external manifolds are created during the stack encapsulation step. The invention describes several methods for creating the manifold runner geometry via insert-molding, machining, or with separate components.

公开(公告)号：US20070238004A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11401785

申请日：2006-04-10

Applicant: Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

Inventor： Paul Osenar ,  Thomas Vitella ,  Nick Lauder ,  Seth Avis ,  David Ferreira ,  Ronald Rezac

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M2/08 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The present invention provides membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more external manifolds which deliver reagents and/or coolant to one or more reactant or coolant flow fields of the membrane cassettes. In particular, the present invention describes the insert molding method, whereby the plenums of the external manifolds are created during the stack encapsulation step. The invention describes several methods for creating the manifold runner geometry via insert-molding, machining, or with separate components.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供适用于各种电化学应用的膜盒及其叠片。 本发明还提供了膜盒，其包括一个或多个外部歧管，其将试剂和/或冷却剂递送到膜盒的一个或多个反应物或冷却剂流场。 特别地，本发明描述了嵌入成型方法，由此在堆叠封装步骤期间产生外部歧管的增压室。 本发明描述了通过插入成型，机械加工或与单独部件一起创建歧管流道几何形状的几种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070186647A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11353345

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: David Ferreira ,  Mark Johansen

Inventor： David Ferreira ,  Mark Johansen

IPC: G01F23/52

CPC classification number: G01F23/36 ,  F02M37/103

Abstract: A fuel level measurement device has a fuel level sensor carried by a fuel level float at the distal end of a pivoting float arm of the device which is preferably part of a fuel pump module located inside of a fuel tank preferably for automotive applications. Preferably a sealed arcuate chamber of the float is defined between an electrically conductive cover and a variable electric resistor which preferably is a generally non-conductive ceramic substrate that carries an electrically resistive ink strip. A track exposed in the arcuate chamber has a concave shape that generally faces upward so that a rolling member changes position due to the forces of gravity within the chamber as the float arm pivots generally up and down with changing fuel levels in the tank. The rolling member is electrically conductive and completes the circuit between the electrically conductive cover and the variable resistive ink strip. The sealed chamber provides the pathway for the rolling member and preferably at least in part the buoyancy for the float.

Abstract translation: 燃料液位测量装置具有燃料液位传感器，该燃料液位传感器由装置的枢转浮动臂的远端处的燃料液位浮子承载，优选地用于汽车应用的位于燃料箱内部的燃料泵模块的一部分。 优选地，浮子的密封弓形腔被限定在导电盖和可变电阻器之间，该可变电阻优选地是携带电阻墨带的通常不导电的陶瓷基底。 在弧形腔室中露出的轨道具有大致向上的凹形形状，使得当浮动臂通过改变油箱中的燃料水平而上下摆动时，滚动构件由于重力在腔室内而改变位置。 滚动构件是导电的并且完成导电盖和可变电阻墨带之间的电路。 密封室为滚动构件提供通道，并且优选地至少部分地为浮子提供浮力。