Patents Assigned to Fourth Tack LLC
  • Publication number: 20240308625
    Abstract: An ammonia bunker delivery system for transferring of ammonia bunker fuel is disclosed. The The ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a primary bunker arm configured to physically support a fluid delivery system across a first distance between a bunker vessel and a receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a secondary bunker arm configured to physically support the fluid delivery system to facilitates a second relative motion between the bunker vessel and the receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a motion control system configured to coordinate movements of the primary bunker arm and the secondary bunker arm. The fluid control system comprises a connection assembly configured to make a final connection between the ammonia bunker delivery system and the bunker flange of the receiving vessel based on the sensor input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Fourth Tack LLC
    Inventor: Ralph E. Matlack
  • Patent number: 11628916
    Abstract: A system and a method produce electrical power for ship propulsion. Power and fuel modules are configured for modular use during travel. The power and fuel modules may be standard freight size containers so that the amount of fuel and power for a trip may be adjusted based on the needs of the trip. A control system may be automated to control loading and unloading of fuel or power modules into the power distribution system, connection or disconnection of fuel or power modules, and adjust distribution of power to the ship's electrical grid based on consumption demands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Fourth Tack LLC
    Inventor: Ralph Emerson Matlack