Patents by Inventor Gary L. Mason

Gary L. Mason 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).

  • Surge drum mixing system
    Patent number: 9446364
    Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and handling slurries are provided. The surge drum system for storing a slurry can include a storage vessel having a first end, a second end, and at least one wall surrounding an internal volume between the first and second ends. The system can also include a slurry inlet and a slurry outlet, both in fluid communication with the internal volume. A recirculation inlet can be in fluid communication with the internal volume at the first end of the storage vessel. The system can also include a pump having a suction line in fluid communication with the outlet. A discharge line of the pump can be in fluid communication with an outlet valve and a recirculation valve that can be in fluid communication with the recirculation inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT LLC
    Inventor: Gary L. Mason
  • Surge Drum Mixing System
    Publication number: 20130225395
    Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and handling slurries are provided. The surge drum system for storing a slurry can include a storage vessel having a first end, a second end, and at least one wall surrounding an internal volume between the first and second ends. The system can also include a slurry inlet and a slurry outlet, both in fluid communication with the internal volume. A recirculation inlet can be in fluid communication with the internal volume at the first end of the storage vessel. The system can also include a pump having a suction line in fluid communication with the outlet. A discharge line of the pump can be in fluid communication with an outlet valve and a recirculation valve that can be in fluid communication with the recirculation inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT LLC
    Inventor: Gary L. Mason
  • Increased Meat Tenderness Via Induced Post-Mortem Muscle Tissue Breakdown
    Publication number: 20100239707
    Abstract: The present methods and compounds relate to increasing meat tenderness by inducing post-mortem breakdown in muscle tissue. This is achieved by the use of beta-blockers in the pre-mortem period, which results in higher calpastatin levels, and reduced hyperplasia. This is also achieved by the use of agents immediately before slaughter that induce apoptosis in muscle tissue. This is further achieved by administering agents that induce muscle fiber fission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: David Goldberg, Keith E. Belk, Phillip D. Bass, Hyungchul Han, Joseph D. Tatum, Gary L. Mason
  • Hydrant cart fuel management
    Publication number: 20040108414
    Abstract: A fuel delivery management system (10) is utilized to transfer fuel during the fueling of aircraft. The system (10) uses only one energy type that provides a convenience start-up mode and also provides a self-contained sump pump back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas G. Determan, Anthony A. Clermont, Hugh I. Myers, Gary L. Mason