Patents by Inventor Al MARQUES

Al MARQUES has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12516881
    Abstract: An aeration system for aerating particulate material disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system includes an aerator forming an elongated hollow body for being placed inside the storage bin such that a longitudinal axis thereof is oriented substantially vertical and an air supply duct connected to the aerator for providing the airflow thereto. The aerator enables an airflow therein along the longitudinal axis and provides the same to the particulate material. The aerator is made of a plurality of modular sections adapted for being stacked upon each other along the longitudinal axis. Each modular section has a bottom connecting element and a top connecting element placed at a bottom end and a top end thereof, respectively, with the top connecting element being mated with the respective bottom connecting element of an adjacent modular section. Each modular section has a conduit enabling the airflow along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: S3 Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Bob Sonntag, Kent Woods, James Braun, Al Marques
  • Patent number: 12501912
    Abstract: A locking device for preventing freewheeling of an aeration fan rotor. The locking device comprises an elongated body having a predetermined length. The elongated body is adapted for being disposed through an opening of a fan housing containing the aeration fan rotor therein such that in a first position a first end portion of the elongated body is enabled to interact with the aeration fan rotor for preventing freewheeling of the aeration fan rotor and a second opposite end portion of the elongated body is placed outside the fan housing. The locking device further comprises means for holding the elongated body in the first position and a second position such that in the second position the first end portion of the elongated body is prevented from interacting with the aeration fan rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: S3 Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Al Marques, James Braun
  • Publication number: 20230194169
    Abstract: An aeration system for aerating particulate material disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system includes an aerator forming an elongated hollow body for being placed inside the storage bin such that a longitudinal axis thereof is oriented substantially vertical and an air supply duct connected to the aerator for providing the airflow thereto. The aerator enables an airflow therein along the longitudinal axis and provides the same to the particulate material. The aerator is made of a plurality of modular sections adapted for being stacked upon each other along the longitudinal axis. Each modular section has a bottom connecting element and a top connecting element placed at a bottom end and a top end thereof, respectively, with the top connecting element being mated with the respective bottom connecting element of an adjacent modular section. Each modular section has a conduit enabling the airflow along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Bob SONNTAG, Kent WOODS, James BRAUN, Al MARQUES
  • Patent number: 11624374
    Abstract: A fan including a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet. An impeller is disposed in the housing and driven by a motor connected thereto. A connecting mechanism is disposed on the housing in proximity to the outlet. The connecting mechanism is adapted for being mated with a respective connecting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: S3 Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Al Marques, James Braun
  • Publication number: 20220338495
    Abstract: A locking device for preventing freewheeling of an aeration fan rotor. The locking device comprises an elongated body having a predetermined length. The elongated body is adapted for being disposed through an opening of a fan housing containing the aeration fan rotor therein such that in a first position a first end portion of the elongated body is enabled to interact with the aeration fan rotor for preventing freewheeling of the aeration fan rotor and a second opposite end portion of the elongated body is placed outside the fan housing. The locking device further comprises means for holding the elongated body in the first position and a second position such that in the second position the first end portion of the elongated body is prevented from interacting with the aeration fan rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: S3 Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Al MARQUES, James BRAUN
  • Publication number: 20220178387
    Abstract: A fan including a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet. An impeller is disposed in the housing and driven by a motor connected thereto. A connecting mechanism is disposed on the housing in proximity to the outlet. The connecting mechanism is adapted for being mated with a respective connecting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: S3 GROUP LTD.
    Inventors: Al MARQUES, James BRAUN
  • Patent number: 11096335
    Abstract: An agricultural storage system including an agricultural storage bin for storing agricultural products therein. At least a mixed air flow fan is connected to the agricultural storage bin for generating an air flow and air pressure and providing the same to the agricultural storage bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: S3 ENTERPRISES INC.
    Inventors: Al Marques, Jeff Powell
  • Publication number: 20180168105
    Abstract: An agricultural storage system including an agricultural storage bin for storing agricultural products therein. At least a mixed air flow fan is connected to the agricultural storage bin for generating an air flow and air pressure and providing the same to the agricultural storage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: S3 Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Al MARQUES, Jeff POWELL