Patents Assigned to Trico Corp.
  • Patent number: 10739182
    Abstract: A fluid level determining system is for determining a fluid level of a fluid in a reservoir having an interior surface and an opposite, exterior surface. The fluid level determining system includes an emitter configured to be positioned along the exterior surface of the reservoir and emit signals into the reservoir and a receiver configured to be positioned along the exterior surface of the reservoir such that the receiver is oriented in the direction of the emitter. The receiver is configured to receive signals from the emitter passing out of the reservoir. The signals received by the receiver are attenuated relative to the signals emitted by the emitter into the reservoir. A controller is in communication with the receiver and configured to determine the fluid level based on the signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Brian J. Marquardt
  • Patent number: 10557741
    Abstract: A sight gauge assembly for displaying a fluid level of an object includes a first connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a second passageway such that the first passageway fluidly connects to the second passageway and the bore through an interior of the body and the second passageway to fluidly communicates with the first bore and a first accessory. The sight gauge assembly also includes a second connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a sight tube defining a hollow interior. The sight tube couples to the first connection member and the second connection member to define a first flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Jay Wilson
  • Patent number: 10161778
    Abstract: An adjustable fluid level verification device and method for use on equipment and containers. The device is connected to bung receivers or mounting holes on the equipment or container, and the device is adjustable to enable mounting on bung receivers that are misaligned or set at an out-of-standard distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Jay Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180136029
    Abstract: A fluid level determining system is for determining a fluid level of a fluid in a reservoir having an interior surface and an opposite, exterior surface. The fluid level determining system includes an emitter configured to be positioned along the exterior surface of the reservoir and emit signals into the reservoir and a receiver configured to be positioned along the exterior surface of the reservoir such that the receiver is oriented in the direction of the emitter. The receiver is configured to receive signals from the emitter passing out of the reservoir. The signals received by the receiver are attenuated relative to the signals emitted by the emitter into the reservoir. A controller is in communication with the receiver and configured to determine the fluid level based on the signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Brian J. Marquardt
  • Publication number: 20170138777
    Abstract: A sight gauge assembly for displaying a fluid level of an object includes a first connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a second passageway such that the first passageway fluidly connects to the second passageway and the bore through an interior of the body and the second passageway to fluidly communicates with the first bore and a first accessory. The sight gauge assembly also includes a second connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a sight tube defining a hollow interior. The sight tube couples to the first connection member and the second connection member to define a first flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Jay Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160356636
    Abstract: An adjustable fluid level verification device and method for use on equipment and containers. The device is connected to bung receivers or mounting holes on the equipment or container, and the device is adjustable to enable mounting on bung receivers that are misaligned or set at an out-of-standard distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Trico Corp.
    Inventor: Jay Wilson