James V Scanlon

US Patent:

6488047, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Jun 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/894491

Inventors:

Donald S. Glover - Birmingham MI
James E. Scanlon - Novi MI
Mark Koeroghlian - Austin TX

Assignee:

Brass Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F16K 1728

US Classification:

137517, 137460, 1375155, 251 65

Abstract:

A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein the flow around a magnet holding portion of the valve body is generally unrestricted to reduce the pressure drop across the valve. The valve is preferably also formed separately from its valve seat to reduce the complexity of the valve, and allow it to have less resistance to flow. The valve seat may be provided as a separate part, or may be provided in the conduit.

US Patent:

6517344, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Dec 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/730092

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI

Assignee:

Brass-Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F23D 1446

US Classification:

431343, 431249, 122 192, 285330

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling for a water heater incorporating a shield to close the opening to the combustion chamber. The coupling includes a supply tube, a connector extending through the shield and a gas supply line detachably connected to the connector. The connector is staked to the shield to prevent disassembly requiring that the entire coupling be removed from the combustion chamber prior to disassembly. The gas supply line includes a threaded fastener having a unique exterior configuration requiring a specialized tool for separation from the connector.

US Patent:

6923206, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Oct 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/281901

Inventors:

Donald S. Glover - Birmingham MI, US
James Scanlon - Novi MI, US
Klein Michael - Ann Arbor MI, US
Mark Koeroghlian - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Brass Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F16K017/28
F16K031/08

US Classification:

137517, 1374542, 1375155, 251 65

Abstract:

A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein pressure drop is optimized through the device to maximize efficiency while minimizing shut-off flow rates. Flow restrictions are minimized throughout the valve structure and maximized across a valve closure plate, eliminating flow restriction variations caused by orientation of the valve components. A magnet having radially opposing poles optimizes the magnet's attractive force relationship with the valve plate.

US Patent:

8091927, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282931

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

Brass Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F16L 5/00

US Classification:

2851361, 2851411, 2851481, 28514823, 285235

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

US Patent:

20080213709, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Mar 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/057279

Inventors:

Russell Clayton - Westland MI, US
James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

F23K 5/00
F23D 14/46

US Classification:

431 12, 285330, 122 192

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling and method of assembly for the delivery of combustion gases to a combustion chamber of a heating device includes a crimp ring which provides a metal-to-metal seal between the gas supply tube and the gas supply line.

US Patent:

20120007355, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/240126

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

F16L 21/00

US Classification:

285189

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

US Patent:

45095566, Apr 9, 1985

Filed:

May 13, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/377935

Inventors:

James E. Scanlon - Madison Heights MI

Assignee:

Ross Operating Valve Company - Detroit MI

International Classification:

F16K 1120

US Classification:

137884

Abstract:

A flow control for base mounted valves having a number of ports that extend through it and valve elements that are positioned for directly controlling the flow through at least certain of the ports. The valve elements include operators that are accessible at one end of the valve block for controlling the valve elements.

US Patent:

58165223, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

May 9, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/647101

Inventors:

Dagoberto Krambeck - Troy MI
James Scanlon - Troy MI

Assignee:

AlliedSignal Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B60R 2244

US Classification:

2423753

Abstract:

A seat belt retractor (20): comprising a spool (25), a frame (52) for rotationally supporting the spool, a seat belt (16) receivable on the spool, a rewind spring (100) for biasing the spool in a belt winding direction comprising a spring coil (100) having an inner spring end (103) connected to and rotated by a shaft (56) movable with the spool and an outer spring end (104) and a rotatable spring cup (70,72, 80, 81) connected to the outer spring end in continuous connection with the retractor shaft (56) for unwinding a predetermined number of coils from the spring coil in relation to the rotation of the shaft and reducing the rewind force or tensions applied to the shoulder of an occupant.