Patents Assigned to HI TECH LLC
  • Patent number: 10035421
    Abstract: An apparatus has a first truck that includes a frame. A roller is rotatably attached to the frame and a lever arm is pivotably connected to the frame. The lever arm includes a load point, a magnet, and a non-ferrous conductive material. A biasing element biases the lever arm into a first angular position. A load applied to the load point drives the lever arm against a biasing force of the biasing element, and towards a second angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: HI TECH LLC
    Inventors: John Lewis McGowan, Steven K. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140027315
    Abstract: A cylinder for storage and transport of uranium hexafluoride includes a generally tubular main body with a distally arranged end member defining an interior region. An interior tubular member is received in the interior region. A tube end member is attached to an end of the tubular member opposite the end member. First and second chime ends are on respective ends of the main body. First and second chime end members are disposed in the first and second chime ends respectively. The end member, the interior tubular member and the tube end member form a first containment structure. The tubular main body, the first and second chime ends and the first and second chine end members form a second containment structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: COLUMBIANA HI TECH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. DOUGHERTY
  • Publication number: 20140001381
    Abstract: An overpack for receiving a steel cylinder, such as a stainless steel cylinder, containing uranium hexafluoride includes a semi-cylindrical top portion having an arcuate main body and opposing first and second semi-circular end members, and includes a semi-cylindrical bottom portion having an arcuate main body and opposing first and second semi-circular end members, with the first end members of the top and bottom portion being aligned, and the second end members of the top and bottom portion being aligned, and the overpack is disposed in a cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: COLUMBIANA HI TECH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. DOUGHERTY
  • Patent number: 8093573
    Abstract: A vessel for storing and transporting hazardous substances, like for example Uranium Hexafluoride, includes a body having an internal region that is subdivided into two or more isolated regions. The vessel further includes end members that house ingress and egress valves. A cover assembly is affixed to the vessel to shield the valves from damage due to exposure and/or impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Columbiana Hi Tech LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20100155626
    Abstract: A vessel for storing and transporting hazardous substances, like for example Uranium Hexafluoride, includes a body having an internal region that is subdivided into two or more isolated regions. The vessel further includes end members that house ingress and egress valves. A cover assembly is affixed to the vessel to shield the valves from damage due to exposure and/or impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: COLUMBIANA HI TECH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. DOUGHERTY