Patents by Inventor Chris Schmoeckel

Chris Schmoeckel 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).

  • Ullage tank for vertical storage tank
    Patent number: 9388943
    Abstract: An ullage tank in a vertical cryogenic storage vessel that can store a liquefied gas is described. The ullage tank includes a hollow member. The ullage tank has at least one opening that allows communication between the ullage tank and an inner vessel of the vertical cryogenic vessel. The hollow member has a first open end and a second open end. The hollow member forms a vertically disposed passage through the ullage tank. The first open end and the second open end are in communication with the inner vessel. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Chart Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Gustafson, Chris Schmoeckel, Lyle Holsinger, Carl Taylor
  • ULLAGE TANK FOR VERTICAL STORAGE TANK
    Publication number: 20130139925
    Abstract: An ullage tank in a vertical cryogenic storage vessel that can store a liquefied gas is described. The ullage tank includes a hollow member. The ullage tank has at least one opening that allows communication between the ullage tank and an inner vessel of the vertical cryogenic vessel. The hollow member has a first open end and a second open end. The hollow member forms a vertically disposed passage through the ullage tank. The first open end and the second open end are in communication with the inner vessel. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Gustafson, Chris Schmoeckel, Lyle Holsinger, Carl Taylor