Patents by Inventor Gary Steven Arnold

Gary Steven Arnold 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: 8831413
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Envicor, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts
  • Publication number: 20140013840
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts
  • Patent number: 8561462
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Envicor, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts
  • Publication number: 20120192646
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ENVICOR, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts
  • Publication number: 20110174070
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ENVICOR INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts
  • Publication number: 20110176792
    Abstract: A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ENVICOR INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gary Steven Arnold, Stephen Butts