Patents by Inventor Gordon Bryce

Gordon Bryce 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).

  • Coaxial pumping apparatus with internal power fluid column
    Patent number: 9115710
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to pumps, and more particularly to piston type pumps having increased energy efficiency, systems incorporating such piston type pumps, and methods of operating piston type pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Richard F. McNichol, Alexandre Eroujenets, Norm Fisher, Lucas van den Berg, Gordon Bryce
  • Hydraulic gravity ram pump
    Patent number: 8932030
    Abstract: A piston type pumping apparatus comprises a vertically oriented cylinder having a top and a bottom with a first aperture. There are first and second passageways for liquid in the cylinder at the top and bottom respectively thereof. A piston is reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and has an area against which pressurized fluid acts in the direction of movement of the piston. A hollow piston rod is connected to the piston and extends below the piston and slidably through the first aperture. There is a reload chamber below the cylinder. The piston rod extends slidably into the reload chamber and has a third passageway for liquid communicating thereto. A first one-way valve is located in the third passageway. There is also a fourth passageway that extends from the reload chamber to a source of liquid to be pumped and a second one-way valve therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: McNichol, Richard Frederick
    Inventors: Richard F. McNichol, Gordon Bryce
  • Hydraulic gravity ramp pump
    Patent number: 8535017
    Abstract: A piston type pumping apparatus comprises a vertically oriented cylinder having a top and a bottom with a first aperture. There are first and second passageways for liquid in the cylinder at the top and bottom respectively thereof. A piston is reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and has an area against which pressurized fluid acts in the direction of movement of the piston. A hollow piston rod is connected to the piston and extends below the piston and slidably through the first aperture. There is a reload chamber below the cylinder. The piston rod extends slidably into the reload chamber and has a third passageway for liquid communicating thereto. A first one-way valve is located in the third passageway. There is also a fourth passageway that extends from the reload chamber to a source of liquid to be pumped and a second one-way valve therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Richard F. McNichol, Gordon Bryce
  • HYDRAULIC GRAVITY RAMP PUMP
    Publication number: 20110255997
    Abstract: A piston type pumping apparatus comprises a vertically oriented cylinder having a top and a bottom with a first aperture. There are first and second passageways for liquid in the cylinder at the top and bottom respectively thereof. A piston is reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and has an area against which pressurized fluid acts in the direction of movement of the piston. A hollow piston rod is connected to the piston and extends below the piston and slidably through the first aperture. There is a reload chamber below the cylinder. The piston rod extends slidably into the reload chamber and has a third passageway for liquid communicating thereto. A first one-way valve is located in the third passageway. There is also a fourth passageway that extends from the reload chamber to a source of liquid to be pumped and a second one-way valve therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Frederick McNichol, Gordon Bryce
  • Hydraulic gravity ram pump
    Patent number: 7967578
    Abstract: A piston type pumping apparatus comprises a vertically oriented cylinder having a top and a bottom with a first aperture. There are first and second passageways for liquid in the cylinder at the top and bottom respectively thereof. A piston is reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and has an area against which pressurized fluid acts in the direction of movement of the piston. A hollow piston rod is connected to the piston and extends below the piston and slidably through the first aperture. There is a reload chamber below the cylinder. The piston rod extends slidably into the reload chamber and has a third passageway for liquid communicating thereto. A first one-way valve is located in the third passageway. There is also a fourth passageway that extends from the reload chamber to a source of liquid to be pumped and a second one-way valve therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Frederick McNichol, Gordon Bryce
  • Hydraulic gravity ram pump
    Publication number: 20070172364
    Abstract: A piston type pumping apparatus comprises a vertically oriented cylinder having a top and a bottom with a first aperture. There are first and second passageways for liquid in the cylinder at the top and bottom respectively thereof. A piston is reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and has an area against which pressurized fluid acts in the direction of movement of the piston. A hollow piston rod is connected to the piston and extends below the piston and slidably through the first aperture. There is a reload chamber below the cylinder. The piston rod extends slidably into the reload chamber and has a third passageway for liquid communicating thereto. A first one-way valve is located in the third passageway. There is also a fourth passageway that extends from the reload chamber to a source of liquid to be pumped and a second one-way valve therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Richard McNichol, Gordon Bryce
  • High pressure gas line breakaway connector
    Patent number: 5310161
    Abstract: An in-line connector for a hose is provided with an automatic release mechanism which allows the connector to uncouple when a predetermined level of tension is applied to the connector through the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Fuelmaker Corporation
    Inventor: Gordon Bryce