Patents by Inventor Chris Forsberg
Chris Forsberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10718469Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Patent number: 10696155Abstract: A fluid system for a vehicle is provided. The fluid system is configured to couple to a chassis of the vehicle. A frame assembly of the fluid system is configured to couple with the chassis directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the chassis. A cowling of the fluid system can enclose a fuel pressure vessel and an auxiliary fluid vessel. The auxiliary fluid vessel is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the component powered or operated by the fluid therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Joseph Anthony Leduc, Tobiah R. Halter
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Publication number: 20200198458Abstract: A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel tank, a heat detector, and a control circuit. The digital heat detector is disposed in proximity to the fuel tank. The control circuit is coupled with the digital heat detector and is configured to detect that a thermal event has occurred. The fuel system is configured to implement an emergency countermeasure in response to the detection of the thermal event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Michael Gregory Volkmer, Chad Alvin Cederberg, David Neil Morgan, Glen Edward Lampe, Michael Dean Hawkins, Hector Adrian Ortiz, Eric M. Coupal-Sikes, Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20190301682Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Publication number: 20190285023Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 10369884Abstract: An assembly bracket system is provided. The system includes a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion. The first bracket portion is configured to be attached to a vehicle tailgate. The second bracket portion is configured to be attached to a vehicle fuel system. The first bracket portion and the second bracket portion are configured to be engaged to each other in a manner that limits at least one degree of freedom of the vehicle fuel system relative to the vehicle tailgate while allowing pivoting of the second bracket portion relative to the first bracket portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, David Cate
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Publication number: 20190126744Abstract: A fluid system for a vehicle is provided. The fluid system is configured to couple to a chassis of the vehicle. A frame assembly of the fluid system is configured to couple with the chassis directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the chassis. A cowling of the fluid system can enclose a fuel pressure vessel and an auxiliary fluid vessel. The auxiliary fluid vessel is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the component powered or operated by the fluid therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Joseph Anthony Leduc, Tobiah R. Halter
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Patent number: 10274134Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Publication number: 20190084415Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 10215127Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 10195937Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Patent number: 10144280Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20180328309Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20180257580Abstract: Methods and systems for fuel storage and transportation are provided. A support assembly for supporting a plurality of fuel containers may comprise a plurality of end support members, and a plurality of side support members that are detachably coupled to the plurality of end support members. The plurality of fuel containers may be configured to be located on a plurality of different planes when supported by the support assembly, in a manner that permits the support assembly to accommodate a plurality of tailgates of different shapes and/or dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20180111477Abstract: An assembly bracket system is provided. The system includes a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion. The first bracket portion is configured to be attached to a vehicle tailgate. The second bracket portion is configured to be attached to a vehicle fuel system. The first bracket portion and the second bracket portion are configured to be engaged to each other in a manner that limits at least one degree of freedom of the vehicle fuel system relative to the vehicle tailgate while allowing pivoting of the second bracket portion relative to the first bracket portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, David Cate
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Patent number: 9914355Abstract: A fuel system for a vehicle is provided. The fuel system is configured to couple to a frame rail of the vehicle. A fuel system frame assembly of the fuel system is configured to couple with the frame rail directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the frame rail. A cowling of the fuel system can include a fuel pressure vessel. The fuel pressure vessel configured to be placed within and supported by the fuel system frame assembly. The fuel system is configured to enhance component arrangement efficiency when mounted to a vehicle frame rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20180037107Abstract: A vehicle fuel system is provided that includes a fuel tank and a manual vent system. The manual vent system includes an emergency valve and an actuator. The manual vent system is configured to cause the emergency valve to open after the actuator has been actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Seung W. Baik, Todd F. Sloan, Jason Laycock, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 9884552Abstract: A fluid system for a vehicle is provided. The fluid system is configured to couple to a chassis of the vehicle. A frame assembly of the fluid system is configured to couple with the chassis directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the chassis. A cowling of the fluid system can enclose a fuel pressure vessel and an auxiliary fluid vessel. The auxiliary fluid vessel is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the component powered or operated by the fluid therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Joseph Anthony Leduc, Tobiah R. Halter
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Patent number: 9850845Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20170313179Abstract: A fuel system for a vehicle is provided. The fuel system is configured to couple to a frame rail of the vehicle. A fuel system frame assembly of the fuel system is configured to couple with the frame rail directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the frame rail. A cowling of the fuel system can include a fuel pressure vessel. The fuel pressure vessel configured to be placed within and supported by the fuel system frame assembly. The fuel system is configured to enhance component arrangement efficiency when mounted to a vehicle frame rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg