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Pressure control for pumps

Assignee: Binks Sames Corp
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Filing: 1978-08-10
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Granted: 1980-07-15
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Expires: 1998-08-10
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Abstract

Abstract An adjustable pressure control device relies on the change of shape or position of a control hose portion responsive to internal pressure of fluid being transmitted therethrough to control the fluid pressure produced by a pump. One embodiment of the device utilizes a short piece of high pressure hose in the fluid line which is adjustably deformed. As pressure builds up in the hose, the hose tends to return to its original shape, thereby actuating a suitable control instrumentality for the pump, such as an electric switch which opens the circuit to an electric clutch or to an electric drive motor for the pump, thereby temporarily stopping the pumping action. Another embodiment, to accomplish the same function, relies on the change of the arcuate position of a control hose due to variations in fluid pressure therein.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert E. Lamontagne
  • 👤 Jon V. Scull

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 14:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/36; B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/08; B05B12/085; B05B12/087; B05B9/00; B05B9/03; B05B9/04; B05B9/0403; F; F04; F04B; F04B49/00; F04B49/02; F04B49/022

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 123 words
A device for controlling the output pressure of a pump or the like, said device comprising: an output line for transmitting fluid under pressure from said pump; said output line including a control hose portion; a plunger urged into engagement with said control hose portion by resilient biasing means for deforming said control hose portion into a predetermined configuration inconsistent with the configuration the control hose portion would assume when subjected to a predetermined variation in internal pressure; said control hose portion being movable between said configurations responsive to variations in the pressure of the fluid in the line; means responsive to the movement of said control hose portion for controlling the pump; and means for adjusting the force of said biasing means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 123 words
A device for controlling the output pressure of a pump or the like, said device comprising: an output line for transmitting fluid under pressure from said pump; said output line including a control hose portion; a plunger urged into engagement with said control hose portion by resilient biasing means for deforming said control hose portion into a predetermined configuration inconsistent with the configuration the control hose portion would assume when subjected to a predetermined variation in internal pressure; said control hose portion being movable between said configurations responsive to variations in the pressure of the fluid in the line; means responsive to the movement of said control hose portion for controlling the pump; and means for adjusting the force of said biasing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
The device of claim 1, including a lever engageable by said plunger and movable therewith, said lever being operatively engageable with said controlling means so that movement of said plunger is transmitted thereto through said lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 49 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said lever is pivotable about one end and has its free end engageable with said controlling means, said lever being restrained between said spring and plunger head so that movement of said plunger head is transmitted through said lever to said controlling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The device of claim 3, wherein said controlling means comprises a switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 39 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said plunger comprises an arcuately convex head in engagement with said control hose; a spring urging said plunger head against said control hose; and means for adjusting the force exerted on said plunger.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1983-07-15 1984-01-14 1984-07-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-07-15 1988-01-14 1988-07-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-07-15 1992-01-14 1992-07-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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