Patents by Inventor JEREMY PITTS
JEREMY PITTS 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: 11306722Abstract: A compressor includes: a casing with an inner wall defining a compression chamber, an inlet leading into the compression chamber, and an outlet leading out of the compression chamber; a rotor rotatably coupled to the casing for rotation relative to the casing; and a gate coupled to the casing for movement relative to the casing. The gate may be pivotally, or translationally coupled to the casing. A hydrostatic bearing may be disposed between the gate and casing. A plurality of compressors may be mechanically linked together such that their compression cycles are out of phase.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: FORUMS US, INC.Inventors: John Walton, Phil Nelson, Jeremy Pitts
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Publication number: 20210396232Abstract: A compressor includes: a casing with an inner wall defining a compression chamber, an inlet leading into the compression chamber, and an outlet leading out of the compression chamber; a rotor rotatably coupled to the casing for rotation relative to the casing; and a gate coupled to the casing for movement relative to the casing. The gate may be pivotally, or translationally coupled to the casing. A hydrostatic bearing may be disposed between the gate and casing. A plurality of compressors may be mechanically linked together such that their compression cycles are out of phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: John WALTON, Phil NELSON, Jeremy PITTS
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Publication number: 20210131614Abstract: Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Pedro T. SANTOS, Scott RACKEY, Jeremy PITTS, Aaron HILBER, Kolar L. SESHASAI, Pedro VERGEL, Jimmy ROMANOS
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Patent number: 10962012Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: HICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Patent number: 10890294Abstract: Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: NEARSHORE NATURAL GAS, LLCInventors: Pedro T. Santos, Scott Rackey, Jeremy Pitts, Aaron Hilber, Kolar L. Seshasai, Pedro Vergel, Jimmy Romanos
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Publication number: 20200025202Abstract: A compressor includes: a casing with an inner wall defining a compression chamber, an inlet leading into the compression chamber, and an outlet leading out of the compression chamber; a rotor rotatably coupled to the casing for rotation relative to the casing; and a gate coupled to the casing for movement relative to the casing. The gate may be pivotally, or translationally coupled to the casing. A hydrostatic bearing may be disposed between the gate and casing. A plurality of compressors may be mechanically linked together such that their compression cycles are out of phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: John WALTON, Phil NELSON, Jeremy PITTS
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Publication number: 20190136858Abstract: A compressor includes: a casing with an inner wall defining a compression chamber, an inlet leading into the compression chamber, and an outlet leading out of the compression chamber; a rotor rotatably coupled to the casing for rotation relative to the casing; and a gate coupled to the casing for movement relative to the casing. The gate may be pivotally, or translationally coupled to the casing. A hydrostatic bearing may be disposed between the gate and casing. A plurality of compressors may be mechanically linked together such that their compression cycles are out of phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: John WALTON, Phil NELSON, Jeremy PITTS
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Publication number: 20180106255Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Publication number: 20180094772Abstract: Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Pedro T. SANTOS, Scott Rackey, Jeremy Pitts, Aaron Hilber, Kolar L. Seshasai, Pedro Vergel, Jimmy Romansos
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Patent number: 9863581Abstract: Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and a user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: NEARSHORE NATURAL GAS, LLCInventors: Pedro T. Santos, Scott Rackey, Jeremy Pitts, Aaron Hilber, Kolar L. Seshasai, Pedro Vergel, Jimmy Romanos
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Patent number: 9856878Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Hicor Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Patent number: 9719514Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: HICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Publication number: 20170067468Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Publication number: 20160131138Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Patent number: 9267504Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: HICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Publication number: 20150211684Abstract: Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and a user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Pedro T. Santos, Scott Rackey, Jeremy Pitts, Aaron Hilber, Kolar L. Seshasai, Pedro Vergel, Jimmy Romanos
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Publication number: 20140271257Abstract: A refueling system for natural gas users (e.g., natural gas vehicles) includes a two-stage compression system that compresses low-pressure gas in a natural gas supply line to compressed natural gas (CNG) pressure for use by a user. A single motor drives both a first stage rotary compressor and a rotary hydraulic pump that powers a second-stage liquid piston compressor. The motor, first stage compressor, and pump may be co-axially aligned. Booster vessels store compressed gas to augment the system's compressed gas delivery flow rate when desired. The booster vessels may be recharged with compressed gas when the system is not delivering gas to a user. Hydraulic liquid may be pumped into and out of the booster vessels during booster vessel discharge and recharge, respectively, to maintain a desired pressure within the vessels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Andrew NELSON, Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS
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Patent number: 8794941Abstract: A positive displacement compressor designed for near isothermal compression. A rotor includes a curved sealing portion that coincides with a in an interior rotor casing wall. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns. Gate positioning systems position the gate in this manner, taking into account the shape of the rotor. Outlet valves allow for expulsion of liquids and compressed gas. The unique geometry and relationship between the parts provides for efficiencies and higher pressures not previously found in existing compressor designs.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Oscomp Systems Inc.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Publication number: 20120051958Abstract: A positive displacement compressor designed for near isothermal compression. A rotor includes a curved sealing portion that coincides with a in an interior rotor casing wall. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns. Gate positioning systems position the gate in this manner, taking into account the shape of the rotor. Outlet valves allow for expulsion of liquids and compressed gas. The unique geometry and relationship between the parts provides for efficiencies and higher pressures not previously found in existing compressor designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: PEDRO SANTOS, JEREMY PITTS, ANDREW NELSON, JOHANNES SANTEN, JOHN WALTON, MITCHELL WESTWOOD, HARRISON O'HANLEY