Patents by Inventor David A Liner

David A Liner 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).

  • Independent corrugated LNG tank
    Patent number: 9365266
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting LNG are provided. A storage container is disclosed including a support frame fixedly attached to at least one top panel, at least one bottom assembly, and a plurality of corrugated side panels, wherein the support frame is externally disposed around the storage container; wherein the support frame is configured to operably engage at least a portion of a hull of a marine vessel; and wherein the storage container is an enclosed, liquid-tight, self-supporting storage container. A method of manufacturing the storage container is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventor: David A. Liner
  • Independent Corrugated LNG Tank
    Publication number: 20100083671
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting LNG are provided. A storage container is disclosed including a support frame fixedly attached to at least one top panel, at least one bottom assembly, and a plurality of corrugated side panels, wherein the support frame is externally disposed around the storage container; wherein the support frame is configured to operably engage at least a portion of a hull of a marine vessel; and wherein the storage container is an enclosed, liquid-tight, self-supporting storage container. A method of manufacturing the storage container is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: David A Liner