Patents Assigned to IES Consulting Inc.
  • Patent number: 8475966
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for recovering a flammable vapor emanating from a vent of a tank. The apparatus comprises an input conduit for connecting to the vent of the tank. An input manifold connects the input conduit to an input of a compressor with an output manifold connecting an output of the compressor to an input of a storage tank. An output conduit connects an output of the storage tank to the turbine generator for generating electrical power by processing the flammable vapor. An electrical connector directs electrical power from the turbine generator to drive the apparatus as well as to supply surplus power to an external load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: IES Consulting, Inc.
    Inventors: James William Knight, Donald Edward Haynes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7762082
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for recovering a flammable vapor emanating from a vent of a tank. The apparatus comprises an input conduit for connecting to the vent of the tank. An input manifold connects the input conduit to an input of a compressor with an output manifold connecting an output of the compressor to an input of a storage tank. An output conduit connects an output of the storage tank to the turbine generator for generating electrical power by burning the flammable vapor. An electrical connector directs electrical power from the turbine generator to drive the apparatus as well as to supply surplus power to an external load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: IES Consulting Inc.
    Inventors: James William Knight, Donald Edward Haynes, Jr.