Patents by Inventor James S. Shively

James S. Shively 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: 5887567
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e.g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls. In one aspect a fuel fluid, liquid, or vapor is injected into an intake (e.g., an air intake) of an engine. In one aspect a fueling station has been invented for providing services of dispensing LNG and/or CNG for engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventors: George W. White, Edwin R. Daniel, James E. Kirkland, James S. Shively
  • Patent number: 5566712
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. Internal valves are disclosed for dispensing such fuels from containers used in the system. The containers, in one aspect, are mounted in protective frame systems which are stackable and which provide access to the containers and the valves. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e.g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls. In one aspect tanks according to this invention have an internal relief valve. In another aspect valves according to this invention have an excess flow sensor and automatic shut-off device. In one aspect fuel fluid, liquid or vapor is injected into an intake (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventors: George W. White, Edwin R. Daniel, James E. Kirkland, James S. Shively
  • Patent number: 5441234
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. Internal valves are disclosed for dispensing such fuels from containers used in the system. The containers, in one aspect, are mounted in protective frame systems which are stackable and which provide access to the containers and the valves. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e.g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventors: George W. White, Edwin R. Daniel, James E. Kirkland, James S. Shively