Patents by Inventor Derrel C. THOMAS

Derrel C. THOMAS 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING COMBUSTION AND FLAMMABILITY, OR OXIDATION OF MATERIALS DURING STORAGE OR TRANSPORT
    Publication number: 20170233122
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing the oxygen content in a storage/transportation device. The system includes a flexible bag type enclosure, a source if inert gas, and a source of vacuum. The enclosure has sealable input and output ports. The system has a vent to the atmosphere. In use, the interior enclosure environment is suctioned down, and re-pressurized with an inert gas. Sever suction/infusion cycles may be necessary, with possible recirculation taking place between or during cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: PLANK ROAD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Derrel C. THOMAS, Jeffrey GARFINKLE