Patents Assigned to KILR-CHILR, LLC
  • Energy transfer systems and energy transfer methods
    Patent number: 10935321
    Abstract: An energy transfer system that includes a tank comprising an outer wall having a circumference. A first fluid pathway surrounds a portion of the circumference of the tank. A second fluid pathway seals the portion of the circumference of the tank and the first fluid pathway from the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: KILR-CHILR, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule
  • Fermentation methods
    Patent number: 10865369
    Abstract: A fermentation method and system which includes providing juice to be fermented into a container. The juice having a cap that is a collection of solid components of grapes. The cap has a permeable consistency and floats in the juice. The method includes moving a portion of the juice from below the cap upward into contact with the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: KILR-CHILR, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule
  • Temperature regulating systems
    Patent number: 8881795
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a temperature regulating system that includes a shell configured to be received over an outer circumferential portion of a container. The shell has dimensions to form a cavity between the outer circumferential portion of the container and the shell. A material is provided in sealing engagement between the shell and the outer circumferential portion of the container to seal the cavity from the environment. A heat exchanger is provide in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Kilr-Chilr, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule
  • Systems, devices and methods for regulating temperatures of tanks, containers and contents therein
    Patent number: 7870891
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a temperature regulating system that includes a shell configured to be received over an outer circumferential portion of a container. The shell has dimensions to form a cavity between the outer circumferential portion of the container and the shell. A material is provided in sealing engagement between the shell and the outer circumferential portion of the container to seal the cavity from the environment. A heat exchanger is provide in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Kilr-Chilr, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule
  • Methods for processing the contents of containers and tanks and methods for modifying the processing capabilities of tanks and containers
    Patent number: 7685715
    Abstract: A method for modifying the processing capabilities of a container. The method includes providing a container that defines a cavity and comprises a wall. The wall defines at least a portion of the cavity and has thermal energy transfer characteristics. At least one of the thermal energy transfer characteristics comprises a first value. Changing the first value of the one thermal energy transfer characteristic to a second value for at least a first portion of the wall, the second value being different from the first value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: KILR-CHILR, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule