Patents by Inventor Kerry N. Oliphant
Kerry N. Oliphant 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: 11624373Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Concepts NREC, LLCInventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Publication number: 20220220977Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Patent number: 11306738Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Concepts NREC, LLCInventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Publication number: 20200277968Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Patent number: 10590959Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Concepts NREC, LLCInventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Patent number: 10526964Abstract: Hydrogen gas compression systems that each include a multistage centrifugal compressor in which each stage has an inlet-to-outlet pressure rise ratio of about 1.20 or greater. In one embodiment, the multistage compressor includes six high-speed centrifugal compressors driven at a speed of about 60,000 rpm. The compressor has an output of more than 200,000 kg/day at a pressure of more than 1,000 psig. The compressors for the compression stages are distributed on both sides of a common gearbox, which has gearing that allows axial thrusts from the compressors to be handled effectively. Each stage's compressor has a unique impeller, which is secured to a support shaft using a tension-rod-based attachment system. In another embodiment, the multistage compressor is driven by a combustion turbine and one or more intercoolers are provided between compression stages. Each intercooler is cooled by coolant from an absorption chiller utilizing exhaust gas from the combustion turbine.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Concepts NREC, LLCInventors: Frederick E. Becker, Francis A. DiBella, Alexander Gofer, Sharon E. Wight, Karl D. Wygant, Kerry N. Oliphant
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Publication number: 20170102008Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the pressure of a first pressurized fluid, thereby reducing the temperature of the pressurized fluid, and utilization of the reduced-pressure and temperature fluid to cool a second fluid. Such an approach can enable a reduction in the size and weight of a hydraulic system, utilize waste energy in a system, and/or minimize electrical power requirements of a system, among other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Kerry N. Oliphant, Francis A. Di Bella
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Publication number: 20160222970Abstract: Hydrogen gas compression systems that each include a multistage centrifugal compressor in which each stage has an inlet-to-outlet pressure rise ratio of about 1.20 or greater. In one embodiment, the multistage compressor includes six high-speed centrifugal compressors driven at a speed of about 60,000 rpm. The compressor has an output of more than 200,000 kg/day at a pressure of more than 1,000 psig. The compressors for the compression stages are distributed on both sides of a common gearbox, which has gearing that allows axial thrusts from the compressors to be handled effectively. Each stage's compressor has a unique impeller, which is secured to a support shaft using a tension-rod-based attachment system. In another embodiment, the multistage compressor is driven by a combustion turbine and one or more intercoolers are provided between compression stages. Each intercooler is cooled by coolant from an absorption chiller utilizing exhaust gas from the combustion turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Frederick E. Becker, Francis A. DiBella, Alexander Gofer, Sharon E. Wight, Karl D. Wygant, Kerry N. Oliphant
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Patent number: 9316228Abstract: Hydrogen gas compression systems that each include a multistage centrifugal compressor in which each stage has an inlet-to-outlet pressure rise ratio of about 1.20 or greater. In one embodiment, the multistage compressor includes six high-speed centrifugal compressors driven at a speed of about 60,000 rpm. The compressor has an output of more than 200,000 kg/day at a pressure of more than 1,000 psig. The compressors for the compression stages are distributed on both sides of a common gearbox, which has gearing that allows axial thrusts from the compressors to be handled effectively. Each stage's compressor has a unique impeller, which is secured to a support shaft using a tension-rod-based attachment system. In another embodiment, the multistage compressor is driven by a combustion turbine and one or more intercoolers are provided between compression stages. Each intercooler is cooled by coolant from an absorption chiller utilizing exhaust gas from the combustion turbine.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Concepts NREC, LLCInventors: Frederick E. Becker, Jamin J. Bitter, Francis A. DiBella, Alexander Gofer, Robert J. Pelton, Sharon E. Wight, Karl D. Wygant, Kerry N. Oliphant
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Patent number: 9163516Abstract: A fluid movement system that includes an impeller having a blade with a leading edge blade tip angle determined as a function of an increase in mass flow rate due to reinjection of flow from a flow stability device located proximate to the leading edge tip of the blade. In an exemplary method, the leading edge blade tip angle can be determined based on selecting a blade incidence level based on a mass flow gain versus flow coefficient curve. Blade leading edge tip angles determined in accordance with a method of the present invention are typically greater than blade leading edge tip angles determined using traditional methods. The greater blade leading edge tip angles can lead to more robust blades designs.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Concepts ETI, Inc.Inventor: Kerry N. Oliphant
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Patent number: 8616829Abstract: A turbine that allows for the conversion of the kinetic energy of waterway to mechanical power for use in an energy accepting apparatus is described. The turbine has complimentary components that improve the power efficiency of the turbine. The turbine may include a blade shroud and a plurality of blades that are connected to the blade shroud. On the external surface of the blade shroud, a drive mechanism and/or a brake mechanism may be disposed. An inlet nozzle and outlet diffuser may be used in combination with the turbine. The turbine may be useful in a number of settings, including, but not limited to, streams, rivers, dams, ocean currents, or tidal areas that have continuous or semi-continuous water flow rates and windy environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Concepts ETI, Inc.Inventors: Frederick E. Becker, Kerry N. Oliphant, Andrew R. Provo
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Patent number: 8371801Abstract: A system for installing and extracting a flowing water turbine below the surface of the water includes a flow inducer assembly for improving the conversation of the kinetic energy of a waterway to mechanical energy. The flow inducer assembly includes a nozzle that may be shaped as a cowling and a outlet diffuser. The system may be useful in a number of settings, including, but not limited to, streams, rivers, dams, ocean currents, or tidal areas that have continuous or semi-continuous water flow rates and windy environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Hydro Green Energy, LLCInventors: Frederick E. Becker, Kerry N. Oliphant, Andrew R. Provo, Tsukasa Yoshinaka
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Publication number: 20120011857Abstract: Hydrogen gas compression systems that each include a multistage centrifugal compressor in which each stage has an inlet-to-outlet pressure rise ratio of about 1.20 or greater. In one embodiment, the multistage compressor includes six high-speed centrifugal compressors driven at a speed of about 60,000 rpm. The compressor has an output of more than 200,000 kg/day at a pressure of more than 1,000 psig. The compressors for the compression stages are distributed on both sides of a common gear-box, which has gearing that allows axial thrusts from the compressors to be handled effectively. Each stage's compressor has a unique impeller, which is secured to a support shaft using a tension-rod-based attachment system. In another embodiment, the multistage compressor is driven by a combustion turbine and one or more intercoolers are provided between compression stages. Each intercooler is cooled by coolant from an absorption chiller utilizing exhaust gas from the combustion turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: CONCEPTS ETI, INC.Inventors: Frederick E. Becker, Jamin J. Bitter, Francis A. DiBella, Alexander Gofer, Robert J. Pelton, Sharon E. Wight, Karl D. Wygant, Kerry N. Oliphant
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Patent number: 8072089Abstract: A preferred embodiment includes a system for power generation through movement of fluid having a variety of configurations and implementations. One preferred embodiment includes a system for power generation through movement of fluid includes a power generating cell with a generally cylindrical housing a ring for rotating disposed in said housing, one or more impellers fixedly coupled to said ring, and a generator operably coupled to said ring for receiving energy from the one or more impellers in which fluid is disposed about one or more impellers for creating energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventors: Wayne F. Krouse, Frederick E. Becker, Kerry N. Oliphant, Andrew R. Provo
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Publication number: 20100119362Abstract: A turbine that allows for the conversion of the kinetic energy of waterway to mechanical power for use in an energy accepting apparatus is described. The turbine has complimentary components that improve the power efficiency of the turbine. The turbine may include a blade shroud and a plurality of blades that are connected to the blade shroud. On the external surface of the blade shroud, a drive mechanism and/or a brake mechanism may be disposed. An inlet nozzle and outlet diffuser may be used in combination with the turbine. The turbine may be useful in a number of settings, including, but not limited to, streams, rivers, dams, ocean currents, or tidal areas that have continuous or semi-continuous water flow rates and windy environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: CONCEPTS ETI, INC.Inventors: Frederick E. Becker, Kerry N. Oliphant, Andrew R. Provo
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Publication number: 20100119353Abstract: A system for installing and extracting a flowing water turbine below the surface of the water includes a flow inducer assembly for improving the conversation of the kinetic energy of a waterway to mechanical energy. The flow inducer assembly includes a nozzle that may be shaped as a cowling and a outlet diffuser. The system may be useful in a number of settings, including, but not limited to, streams, rivers, dams, ocean currents, or tidal areas that have continuous or semi-continuous water flow rates and windy environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: CONCEPTS ETI, INC.Inventors: Frederick E. Becker, Kerry N. Oliphant, Andrew R. Provo, Tsukasa Yoshinaka
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Patent number: 6564865Abstract: A system for producing a mixed gas-oil stream which contains solid particulates wherein gas is to be separated and compressed downhole in a turbine-driven compressor before the gas is injected into a subterranean formation. The stream is passed through an upstream separator to separate out the particulates which pass through a first and second set of slots into first and second passages, both of which empty into a bypass through the turbine whereby the separated particulates do not contact the rotary vanes of the turbine thereby alleviating the erosive effects of the solids in the produced stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Conocophillips CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Brady, James L. Cawvey, John M. Klein, Mark D. Stevenson, Steven J. Svedeman, Steven P. Petullo, Kerry N. Oliphant