Patents by Inventor Howard J. Thies

Howard J. Thies 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).

  • Sampling device and methods for collecting a lighter medium floating on a heavier medium
    Patent number: 4305303
    Abstract: A method for collecting a small sample of a lighter medium floating on the surface of a heavier medium in an open topped container comprises lowering an elongated tube into the mediums for forcing the lighter medium up into the elongated tube for testing or the like. A lighter medium collection device for carrying out the above method and a method of assembling a sampling device are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventor: Howard J. Thies
  • Settling tank structure
    Patent number: 4157969
    Abstract: Improved structure for a settling tank to be used for oil-water separation. It has a reduced height and greatly increased length for a given volume. Also, there are baffles across the width to create a piston-like displacement of the mixture as it moves from the inlet end to the outlet end. The inlet for the mixture is near the top at one end, and the outlet is near the bottom at the other end. The outlet for oil is at the outlet end and higher than the mixture inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventor: Howard J. Thies