Patents by Inventor David Brent Thompson

David Brent Thompson 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).

  • Method of recovering energy
    Patent number: 8802906
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus and method for recovery of energy and by-products from automobile and truck tires. The tires are heated in an oxygen poor environment, and the off gases are condensed to recover a liquid oil product and compressible natural gas. The tires are reduces to ash and steel, both of which can be feed streams for other processes. The apparatus includes a condenser with cooled plates, and oil recovery structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: David Brent Thompson
  • METHOD OF RECOVERING ENERGY
    Publication number: 20110186415
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for recovery of energy and by-products from automobile and truck tires. The tires are heated in an oxygen poor environment, and the off gases are condensed to recover a liquid oil product and compressible natural gas. The tires are reduces to ash and steel, both of which can be feed streams for other processes. The apparatus includes a condenser with cooled plates, and oil recovery structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: David Brent Thompson
  • System for recovering oil from used automobile tires
    Patent number: 7951271
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus for recovery of energy and by-products from automobile and truck tires. The tires are heated in an oxygen poor environment, and the off gases are condensed to recover a liquid oil product and compressible natural gas. The tires are reduces to ash and steel, both of which can be feed streams for other processes. The apparatus includes a condenser with cooled plates, and oil recovery structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: David Brent Thompson