Patents Assigned to Natural Resources, L.L.C.
  • Nitrogen Blanketing System
    Publication number: 20180335180
    Abstract: A nitrogen blanket system for small fuel tanks is disclosed that includes tank empty-space pressure control for sealed tanks that can hold pressure. The system includes a fuel tank storing some volume of fuel, such as diesel fuel. The remaining empty volume is filled with nitrogen by the disclosed system. The nitrogen blankets the liquid fuel and fills the remaining space in the fuel tank to prevent the accumulation of moisture and thereby prevent corrosion within the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Natural Resources, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steve Markham, Zane Miller, Terry Horton
  • Nitrogen blanketing system
    Patent number: 10036509
    Abstract: A nitrogen blanket system for small fuel tanks is disclosed that includes tank empty-space pressure control for sealed tanks that can hold pressure. The system includes a fuel tank storing some volume of fuel, such as diesel fuel. The remaining empty volume is filled with nitrogen by the disclosed system. The nitrogen blankets the liquid fuel and fills the remaining space in the fuel tank to prevent the accumulation of moisture and thereby prevent corrosion within the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Natural Resources, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steve Markham, Zane Miller, Terry Horton