Patents Assigned to Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.
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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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Patent number: 9688138Abstract: A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignees: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc., Douglas Acquisitions LLCInventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Mark Warner, Hernan Henriquez
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Patent number: 9457652Abstract: 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: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 9434333Abstract: The invention provides devices, systems and methods for absorbing and distributing an impact of a vehicle with another object. The force is absorbed by a bumper bar that extends from the vehicle. The bumper bar distributes the force between a fuel container and a frame or bracket in which the fuel container is attached to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: 9388942Abstract: 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: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Patent number: 9193261Abstract: A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Mark Warner, Hernan Henriquez
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Patent number: 9181880Abstract: The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock
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Patent number: 9120372Abstract: 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: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20140217107Abstract: 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: January 31, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock, David Cate, Yoshio Coy, Amir Mahani
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Publication number: 20140190588Abstract: Improved methods, systems, and devices for filling fuel tanks, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, are provided. Such methods, systems, and devices lower the heat of compression when the fuel tank is being filled to a temperature lower than that if such methods, systems, and devices were not used. Pressure sensor logic on a fuel station will be less prone to error, enabling the tank to be filled more accurately and fully. To lower heat of compression, an insert is placed within the tank. The insert changes the flow characteristics of the fuel that is being delivered into the tank. Typically, the delivered fuel will be released into the interior of the tank in a vortex fashion to fill the tank. Other flow modification devices are also provided including an externally coupled Ranque-Hilsh vortex tube and a flow modification chamber built within a fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Todd F. SLOAN, Chris FORSBERG, Christopher E. CANNON
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Publication number: 20140175782Abstract: 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: October 18, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Publication number: 20140175783Abstract: 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: October 18, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg
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Patent number: D694167Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chris Forsberg, Todd Sloan
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Patent number: D695202Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chris Forsberg, Todd Sloan
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Patent number: D743869Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Jason Laycock