Patents by Inventor Jeff McBride

Jeff McBride 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).

  • External floating roof tank shell extension
    Patent number: 11186432
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Rady, Jeff McBride
  • External floating roof tank shell extension
    Patent number: 10689189
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Rady, Jeff McBride
  • EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF TANK SHELL EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20200172326
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Rady, Jeff McBride
  • EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF TANK SHELL EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20200172325
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Rady, Jeff McBride
  • Cantilevered seat for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7976093
    Abstract: A pivotal vehicle-based seat for use in a passenger compartment is disclosed. The rear seat assembly is supported by a seat support that is attached to the rear bulkhead at a first end and to the bottom of the seat base at the second end. The seat support enables the seat base to pivot from a use position to a to a compact storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeff McBride
  • CANTILEVERED SEAT FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100156134
    Abstract: A pivotal vehicle-based seat for use in a passenger compartment is disclosed. The rear seat assembly is supported by a seat support that is attached to the rear bulkhead at a first end and to the bottom of the seat base at the second end. The seat support enables the seat base to pivot from a use position to a to a compact storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Jeff McBride