Mark W Erickson

US Patent:

8097085, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Jan 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/016667

Inventors:

Mark R. Erickson - Newbury Park CA, US
Aaron L. Dingus - Moorpark CA, US
Henry J. Poole - Ventura CA, US
Nader Jamshidi - Newbury Park CA, US

Assignee:

Poole Ventura, Inc. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

C23C 16/00
C23C 16/46
F27B 5/16
B21D 53/02

US Classification:

118724, 118715, 118725, 432200, 29595, 2989003

Abstract:

A frame supporting a containment chamber, the containment chamber is preferably configured to enclose and confine a process chamber. A heat source module is disposed between the containment chamber and the process chamber, while a thermal regulation cavity is maintained between the heat source module and the process chamber. Preferably, at least one fluid inlet box is in fluidic communication with the thermal regulation cavity, in which the fluid inlet box provides a plate valve that mitigates the flow of fluids from the thermal regulation cavity through the fluid inlet box and to an environment external to the thermal regulation cavity. Additionally, the preferred fluid inlet box further includes a flow adjustment structure interacting with the plate valve to control fluid flow from the environment external to the thermal regulation cavity past the plate valve and into thermal regulation cavity.

US Patent:

20110249960, Oct 13, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/016511

Inventors:

Henry J. Poole - Ventura CA, US
Mark R. Erickson - Newbury Park CA, US
Nader Jamshidi - Newbury Park CA, US
Aaron L. Dingus - Moorpark CA, US

Assignee:

POOLE VENTURA, INC. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

F27D 11/00
F27D 1/18
B21D 53/02

US Classification:

392408, 392416, 2989003

Abstract:

A frame supporting a containment chamber, the containment chamber is preferably configured to enclose and confine a process chamber. A heat source module is disposed between the containment chamber and the process chamber, while a collar communicates with the process chamber and is secured to the process chamber. Preferably, a heat source door is in fluidic communication with the process chamber, and includes at least a top hat section secured to a main body portion, an over center latch secured to the top hat section and interacting with the collar, the over center latch mitigates an inadvertent opening of the process chamber, and a lamp feed-through is preferably secured to the main body portion and supports a heat source device.

US Patent:

20110254228, Oct 20, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/016595

Inventors:

Henry J. Poole - Ventura CA, US
Mark R. Erickson - Newbury Park CA, US
Nader Jamshidi - Newbury Park CA, US
Aaron L. Dingus - Moorpark CA, US

Assignee:

POOLE VENTURA, INC. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

F16J 15/02

US Classification:

277312, 277630, 277317

Abstract:

A process chamber that provides an interior surface and an exterior surface is confined within a containment chamber. Secured to the containment chamber is a collar that communicates with the process chamber. A seal formed between the process chamber and the collar, includes at least an adjustable backing ring encircling the exterior surface of the process chamber, a preload ring secured to the collar, and a sealing structure encircling the process chamber and positioned between the adjustable backing ring and the preload ring. The adjustable backing ring is adjustably secured a predetermined distance from the preload ring, based on a perimeter dimension of the process chamber, to form the seal between the process chamber and the collar.

US Patent:

20120168143, Jul 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/982224

Inventors:

Mark R. Erickson - Newbury Park CA, US
Henry J. Poole - Ventura CA, US
Nader Jamshidi - Newbury Park CA, US
Aaron L. Dingus - Moorpark CA, US

Assignee:

POOLE VENTURA, INC. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

F28F 27/00
B21D 53/02

US Classification:

165287, 2989003

Abstract:

Preferably, a frame supporting a containment chamber, a sealed process chamber confined within the containment chamber, a heat source module disposed between the containment chamber and the process chamber, and a fluid inlet box with a flow adjustment structure, the fluid inlet box in fluidic communication with an exterior of the sealed process chamber, the flow adjustment structure controls fluid flow around the exterior of the sealed process chamber. Preferentially, a thermal sensor is disposed within and contactingly adjacent a wall of the sealed thermal chamber, the thermal sensor measures an internal temperature value of the sealed process chamber, and a controller communicating with the flow adjustment structure and the thermal sensor, the controller sets a flow position of the flow adjustment structure to regulate fluid flow through the fluid inlet box, and around the exterior of the sealed process chamber in response to the measured internal temperature value.

US Patent:

20120168144, Jul 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/982370

Inventors:

Mark R. Erickson - Newbury Park CA, US
Aaron L. Dingus - Moorpark CA, US
Henry J. Poole - Ventura CA, US
Nader Jamshidi - Newbury Park CA, US

Assignee:

POOLE VENTURA, INC. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

G05D 23/00

US Classification:

165287

Abstract:

Preferably, obtaining internal and external thermal measurement values of a sealed process chamber allows a control system to generate a control signal based on a comparison of the internal and external thermal measurement values to the predetermined value. The control signal is provided to a fluid handling system, wherein the fluid handling system modulates flow of a first fluid around the exterior of the sealed process chamber. The control signal is further provided to a closed loop heat exchange system, wherein the closed loop heat exchange system modulates flow of a second fluid within an interior cavity of the sealed process chamber based on the control signal. The control signal is still further provided to an open loop heat exchange system, wherein the open loop heat exchange system modulates flow of a third fluid within the interior of cavity of the sealed process chamber.

US Patent:

51556685, Oct 13, 1992

Filed:

Mar 8, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/666757

Inventors:

David P. Tanner - Thousand Oaks CA
Mark R. Erickson - Oxnard CA
John S. Frost - Thousand Oaks CA

Assignee:

Siemens Solar Industries L.P. - Camarillo CA

International Classification:

F21L 1100

US Classification:

362183

Abstract:

A solar powered lamp utilizing cold cathode fluoresecent illumination and means for facilitating same. The solar powered lamp is powered through the utilization of photovoltaic cells which charge a battery for providing power to a cold cathode fluorescent bulb in the absence of sunlight. The cold cathode fluorescent bulb provides increased illumination and a longer lamp life. The solar powered lamp comprises circuitry for converting the low power provided by the battery into an alternating current voltage sufficient to operate the cold cathode fluorescent bulb in order to facilitate a longer lamp life and provide increased illumination. In a preferred embodiment, a lens configured with vertically disposed ribs about its inner surface is disposed about the cold cathode fluorescent lamp, which is vertically disposed within the lamp, to further enhance illumination.

US Patent:

50620282, Oct 29, 1991

Filed:

Aug 11, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/392694

Inventors:

John S. Frost - Thousand Oaks CA
Lloyd V. Wallace - Thousand Oaks CA
Mark R. Erickson - Oxnard CA
Bethanne Felder - Thousand Oaks CA

Assignee:

Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F21L 100

US Classification:

362183

Abstract:

A self-contained photovoltaic powered light which is a stand alone unit. The solar cells which power the light are assembled and maintained within the top, or upper, portion of the self-contained unit. The solar cells are encapsulated within a resiliently deformable material to provide for contraction and expansion of the solar cells while at the same time providing protection from the elements for the assembly. A component tray assembly is rotationally secured to the upper portion of the lamp and a lens with decorative disks are rotationally secured to the component tray assembly.

US Patent:

52172961, Jun 8, 1993

Filed:

Apr 11, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/684527

Inventors:

David P. Tanner - Thousand Oaks CA
John S. Frost - Thousand Oaks CA
Mark R. Erickson - Oxnard CA
Fred A. Moore - Newbury Park CA

Assignee:

Siemens Solar Industries, L.P. - Camarillo CA

International Classification:

F21L 700

US Classification:

362183

Abstract:

A solar powered light adapted to be mounted under the eaves of a building, a wall or the like for use in security applications. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the solar powered light comprises an adjustable configuration having a lamp with an infrared detector or sensor rotatably mounted thereto and a photovoltaic or solar cell array rotatably disposed at a remote end of an extension arm movably attached to the lamp. Such a flexible arrangement allows the photovoltaic array to be positioned to receive direct sunlight. The sensor activates the solar powered light upon sensing infrared to illuminate the surrounding areas when a presence is sensed and turn it off when a presence is no longer sensed. In accordance with a second embodiment, the solar powered light does not include an infrared detector and provides continuous illumination for a given period of time. In accordance with a third embodiment, the solar powered light does not include an infrared detector, but includes a battery having a higher capacity configured to provide illumination for extended periods of time.