Robert B Spalding

US Patent:

20010017283, Aug 30, 2001

Filed:

May 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/850339

Inventors:

Glenn Ostrowski - Salisbury MD, US
Robert Spalding - Salisbury MD, US

International Classification:

B01D037/00
B01D029/11

US Classification:

210/806000, 210/323100

Abstract:

A separating device for separating particles from fluid in which an inlet passage is defined in the body member of the device for receiving the fluid and an outlet passage extends parallel to the inlet passage for discharging the fluid. A chamber is connected to the inlet passage for receiving the fluid from the inlet passage, and a separator is disposed in the chamber for separating particles from the fluid as the fluid flows through the chamber. A cover is connected to the chamber and the outlet passage for receiving the separated fluid, reversing the direction of the separated fluid and directing the separated fluid to the outlet passage for discharge from the body member. The cover can be a filter unit for providing additional filtering of the fluid.

US Patent:

20010054589, Dec 27, 2001

Filed:

Jan 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/238237

Inventors:

GLENN ALLAN OSTROWSKI - SALISBURY MD, US
ROBERT G. SPALDING - SALISBURY MD, US

International Classification:

B01D035/02

US Classification:

210/767000

Abstract:

A separating device for separating particles from fluid in which an inlet passage is defined in the body member of the device for receiving the fluid and an outlet passage extends parallel to the inlet passage for discharging the fluid. A chamber is connected to the inlet passage for receiving the fluid from the inlet passage, and a separator is disposed in the chamber for separating particles from the fluid as the fluid flows through the chamber. A cover is connected to the chamber and the outlet passage for receiving the separated fluid, reversing the direction of the separated fluid and directing the separated fluid to the outlet passage for discharge from the body member. The cover can be a filter unit for providing additional filtering of the fluid.

US Patent:

56866631, Nov 11, 1997

Filed:

Oct 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/735215

Inventors:

Robert George Spalding - Salisbury MD

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G01F 308

US Classification:

73247

Abstract:

A fluid meter in which a crankcase and two axially-aligned cylinders are defined in a housing. A crankshaft is disposed in the crankcase and two pistons are respectively mounted in the cylinders for reciprocal movement. Two connecting rods respectively connect the pistons to the crankshaft for rotating the crankshaft in response to the movement of the pistons. A portion of each of the connecting rods engage the other connecting rod to support and guide the connecting rods during the movement.

US Patent:

58116761, Sep 22, 1998

Filed:

Apr 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/847693

Inventors:

Robert George Spalding - Salisbury MD
Ken Taylor - Austin TX

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G01F 308

US Classification:

73247

Abstract:

A fluid meter assembly in which a housing is provided that has two enclosures formed therein. At least one cylinder is formed in each enclosure and receives a piston. Fluid is admitted into each cylinder to drive its piston and pass the fluid through a corresponding outlet in the corresponding enclosure to enable the fluid flow to be metered.

US Patent:

53238176, Jun 28, 1994

Filed:

Oct 26, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/966266

Inventors:

Robert G. Spalding - Salisbury MD

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B65D 104

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

A service station dispenser for gasoline with a vapor collection system for processing the electrical signal typically produced by the fuel meter which represents the volume flow rate of fuel to the tank to control the displacement volume of an electrically driven vacuum pump so that a simple vacuum intake disposed preferably inside, but not sealed with, the filter neck can be used to collect only the vapors displaced from the fuel tank by the fuel. The vacuum pump is preferably controlled by the same digital processor which calculates and displays volume and cost to the customer, and a single vacuum pump can be used in connection with single point of sale, multiple fuel grade systems or with multiple point of sale, single grade systems for enhanced economy of cost.

US Patent:

53320115, Jul 26, 1994

Filed:

Jan 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/001787

Inventors:

Robert G. Spalding - Salisbury MD

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141 59

Abstract:

A service station dispenser for gasoline with a vapor collection system is disclosed which processes the electrical signal typically produced by the fuel meter which represents the volume flow rate of fuel to the tank to control the displacement volume of an electrically driven vacuum pump so that a simple vacuum intake disposed preferably inside, but not sealed with, the filter neck can be used to collect only the vapors displaced from the fuel tank by the fuel. The vacuum pump is preferably controlled by the same digital processor which calculates and displays volume and cost to the customer, and a single vacuum pump can be used in connection with single point of sale, multiple fuel grade systems or with multiple point of sale, single grade systems for enhanced economy of cost.

US Patent:

51955644, Mar 23, 1993

Filed:

Apr 30, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/693549

Inventors:

Robert G. Spalding - Salisbury MD

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B65B 104
B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

A service station dispenser for gasoline with a vapor collection system processes the electrical signal typically produced by the fuel meter which represents the volume flow rate of fuel to the tank to control the displacement volume of an electrically driven vacuum pump so that a simple vacuum intake disposed preferably inside, but not sealed with, the filter neck can be used to collect only the vapors displaced from the fuel tank by the fuel. The vacuum pump is preferably controlled by the same digital processor which calculates and displays volume and cost to the customer, and a single vacuum pump can be used in connection with single point of sale, multiple fuel grade systems or with multiple point of sale, single grade systems for enhanced economy of cost.

US Patent:

56486065, Jul 15, 1997

Filed:

Jul 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/497930

Inventors:

Robert G. Spalding - Salisbury MD

Assignee:

Dresser Industries - Salisbury MD

International Classification:

G01F 308

US Classification:

73247

Abstract:

A fluid meter is disclosed which comprises a body having a crankcase portion and two axially-aligned cylinder portions. The first and second cylinder portions each have an inner end in fluid communication with the crankcase portion, and respective first and second head ends opposing the inner ends. A crankshaft is rotatably mounted in the crankcase portion and includes two crank pins radially offset from the crankshaft and angularly spaced sixty degrees apart. Pistons are reciprocally mounted in the cylinder portions and are drivingly connected to the crank pins so that rotation of the crankshaft is effected by reciprocation of the pistons within the cylinders. First, second, and third ports are provided having fluid communication with the respective first head end, the second head end, and the crankcase portion. A rotary valve is provided having inlet and outlet ports arranged to sequentially register with the first, second, and third ports when the crankshaft is rotated.