Patents by Inventor Billy O. Bryant

Billy O. Bryant 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: 5711456
    Abstract: An above ground fuel transfer module includes a bottom surrounded by vertical side walls forming a fuel containment vessel. One corner of the support frame has the vertical side walls recessed to form a recessed compartment for a fuel dispensing pump and electrical equipment which are thereby protected by the frame and side walls from being damaged by vehicles or the like operated in the vicinity. An electronic circuit card connected to a control panel controls the transfer of fuel and monitors safety conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: Billy O. Bryant
  • Patent number: 5415196
    Abstract: A vapor pressure control system for controlling the vapor pressure in a fuel storage tank is provided which comprises a cooling chamber for cooling the fuel vapor, wherein the temperature of the cooling chamber is maintained at a point slightly above the freezing point of water. Vapor intake and return lines provide for communication of the fuel vapor between the tank and the cooling chamber. A fan interposed in the intake line causes the circulation of the fuel vapor between the tank and the cooling chamber. The fan is operated by a pressure sensitive switch which causes the fan to run when the difference between the ambient air pressure and tank vapor pressure falls below a certain minimum level, and which causes the fan to stop when the difference between the ambient air pressure and tank vapor pressure rises above a certain, maximum level. The fan is shut off by a temperature sensitive switch when the ambient temperature approaches the freezing point of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Billy O. Bryant, Glen C. Bryant, Douglas D. Drube, Shannon L. Lowe
  • Patent number: 5114046
    Abstract: An above ground fuel storage and dispensing apparatus that is self contained and includes a support frame on which a fuel storage tank is mounted and surrounded by a fuel containment vessel formed by side walls and a bottom of the support frame for containing any fuel that may leak from the tank or fittings and pipe extending from the tank. One corner of the support frame has the vertical side walls recessed to form a recessed compartment for the fuel dispensing pump and electrical equipment which are thereby protected by the frame and side walls from being damaged by vehicles or the like operated in the vicinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Billy O. Bryant
    Inventor: Billy O. Bryant
  • Patent number: 4575341
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for training pilots in the operation of aircraft. The apparatus includes a means for generating a generally horizontal air stream mounted on movable support means. The air stream means and support means are tethered to an aircraft and their movement is responsive to movement of the aircraft during flight training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Inventors: Billy O. Bryant, William J. Mitchell, Jr.