Anthony John Smith

Title: Anthony John Smith and His Contributions to Pneumatic Valve Technology.

Introduction

Anthony John Smith is an inventor based in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. His patent work includes solenoid valve systems designed to maintain the operation of pneumatic process tools when a solenoid valve is de-energized. His portfolio includes 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Smith’s listed patents, “Solenoid bypass system for continuous operation of pneumatic valve” and “Solenoid bypass for continuous operation of pneumatic valve,” describe related approaches to uninterrupted pneumatic valve operation using pressurized inert gas.

The inventions use a manifold connected to the solenoid valves’ pressure, actuator, and relief ports. Each valve has a dedicated external relief port that can receive a second source of pressurized inert gas when that valve is de-energized. This arrangement can maintain pressure to the corresponding pneumatic valve and help a process tool continue operating without interruption. The system also allows the controller to be removed while the panel containing the valve assembly remains connected to the fluid system.

Career Highlights

Smith’s listed professional affiliations include Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. and Versum Materials US, LLC. His patent work focuses on valve assemblies and bypass arrangements for process systems.

Collaborations

Smith’s listed coworkers include Jeffery C. Barthold and William John Dax.

Conclusion

Anthony John Smith’s patents address continuity and serviceability in pneumatic process systems by providing a bypass path for maintaining valve pressure during solenoid de-energization.