Layne T Railsback

US Patent:

8087425, Jan 3, 2012

Filed:

Jul 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/487913

Inventors:

Layne Railsback - Brighton CO, US

Assignee:

The Gates Corporation - Denver CO

International Classification:

B65H 75/34

US Classification:

13735516, 248 62, 248 75, 138106, 138172

Abstract:

A hose assembly includes a length of hose and a bracket. The bracket includes a rigid insert and a resilient overmold encapsulating at least a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding with at least a portion of an exterior of the hose. A method to produce this assembly may employ thermoplastic injection molding and include the steps of associating the rigid insert with the length of hose and overmolding the rigid insert and a section of the length of hose associated with the rigid insert with the resilient material, thereby encapsulating a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding the resilient material with the section of the length of the hose. A portion of the rigid insert may extend from the bracket and provide amounting holes and a bearing surface for mounting fasteners.

US Patent:

8138931, Mar 20, 2012

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/290171

Inventors:

Geoffrey Richard Keast - Cambs, GB
Michael H. Ellis - Denver CO, US
Jonathan Clark Swift - Cambridge, GB
Layne Railsback - Brighton CO, US
Donald R. Gilbreath - Castle Rock CO, US

Assignee:

The Gates Corporation - Denver CO

International Classification:

G08B 21/00
G01K 1/00
G01L 7/00
G01C 9/00
G06F 11/30

US Classification:

340603, 340606, 340608, 340611, 702130, 702138, 702151, 702183, 703 2, 703 9, 73 405 R

Abstract:

Diagnostic and response systems and methods for a fluid power system acquire data from pressure and temperature sensors disposed in the fluid power system, analyze the data in a failure algorithm to build a history of cumulative damage to hoses in the fluid power system, communicates an indication of potential imminent hose failure to a central location when a level of the cumulative damage indicates imminent failure of a hose, analyze the information at the central location to determine an appropriate response, and transmit information about the fluid power system, including location, and identification of the hose about to fail to a response unit. The response unit responds to the location and replaces the component prior to failure, or the communication might include information that the hose has failed, such that the response unit replaces the failed hose to return the fluid power system to normal operation.

US Patent:

20100106461, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/290173

Inventors:

Geoffrey Richard Keast - Cambs, GB
Michael H. Ellis - Denver CO, US
Jonathan Clark Swift - Cambridge, GB
Layne Railsback - Brighton CO, US
Donald R. Gilbreath - Castle Rock CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 11/30

US Classification:

702183

Abstract:

Diagnostic and response systems and methods for a fluid power system acquire data from pressure and temperature sensors disposed in the fluid power system, analyze the data in a failure algorithm to build a history of cumulative damage to hoses in the fluid power system, communicates an indication of potential imminent hose failure to a central location when a level of the cumulative damage indicates imminent failure of a hose, analyze the information at the central location to determine an appropriate response, and transmit information about the fluid power system, including location, and identification of the hose about to fail to a response unit. The response unit responds to the location and replaces the component prior to failure, or the communication might include information that the hose has failed, such that the response unit replaces the failed hose to return the fluid power system to normal operation.

US Patent:

20100193651, Aug 5, 2010

Filed:

Feb 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322690

Inventors:

Layne Railsback - Brighton CO, US
Walker Bolger - Denver CO, US
Donald R. Gilbreath - Castle Rock CO, US
Jeffrey David Payne - Pueblo CO, US

International Classification:

F16L 3/00

US Classification:

24822924

Abstract:

A bracket stores and separates conduits. The bracket includes two interchangeable halves having an engagement extrusion extending from an inner face. Each half has a corresponding receptive slot disposed in the inner face. The bracket half includes at least one conduit receptive channel defined in the inner face. The halves align and engage when each half's extrusion is inserted into the other half's slot. The channels align to secure a conduit therein. The engagement portions may comprise a dovetail and socket engagement. At least two stages of securement are provided. Securement may comprise snap fit, sliding or other methods. A first, temporary stage of engagement initially joins the halves, adjustably and releasably retaining the halves and the conduits together. The second and subsequent stages of engagement are tighter engagements between the tail and socket, achieved by applying more pressing force to the halves or inserting a fastener.

US Patent:

20110297266, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Apr 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/784494

Inventors:

Layne Railsback - Brighton CO, US
Donald R. Gilbreath - Castle Rock CO, US
Michael H. Ellis - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

F16L 57/00

US Classification:

138110, 264241

Abstract:

An hose standoff comprises a sleeve molded onto a hose and a standoff flange extending circumferentially from the sleeve. The flange contacts a surface to which the hose is adjacent, spacing the hose away from the surface and any proximate edges. The sleeve may extend from the flange, along the hose, in at least one direction to protect the hose from abrasion or cutting by an edge extending perpendicular from the surface toward the hose. A metal collar may be crimped onto the hose with the sleeve overmolding the collar. Also, a fabric covering may be disposed over the hose with the collar crimped over the fabric covering and the sleeve overmolding the collar and at least a portion of the fabric covering. Preferably the sleeve overmold contacts and bonds or otherwise mechanically locks with the fabric covering and/or the underlying hose.

US Patent:

49972138, Mar 5, 1991

Filed:

Dec 21, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/462310

Inventors:

Dale Traner - Littleton CO
Layne Railsback - Brighton CO
James McDaniel - Conifer CO
Bradley Chaffee - Littleton CO

Assignee:

The Gates Rubber Company - Denver CO

International Classification:

F16L 4100

US Classification:

285155

Abstract:

A method of assembling a connection for branched radiator coolant hose in which the hoses to be connected are adhered onto the ends of a T-shaped connector. Then a capsule of rubber is molded around the area of the connection and cured to form a unitary and integral connection.