Patents by Inventor Joshua Light

Joshua Light 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: 12188621
    Abstract: A system for minimizing heat leaks to a liquid cryogen pump incorporating a bayonet includes a male bayonet portion received in a female bayonet portion, each having a circular cross-section and comprising an outer pipe surrounding an inner pipe and an annulus therebetween which is under vacuum, wherein a liquid cryogen pump is contained within an interior of the male bayonet portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes
  • Publication number: 20250003554
    Abstract: An improved delivery method is provided in which a user will equalize pressure in the stationary vessel and the transport by allowing gaseous cryogen from the stationary vessel to flow to the transport. Next the transport will pressure build to a pressure greater than the stationary vessel in order to make the delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l’Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES
  • Patent number: 12181110
    Abstract: A method for delivering a liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen source to a storage tank can include the steps of: providing a bayonet system having an in-line pump disposed therein, the bayonet system having an upstream end and a downstream end; attaching the bayonet system to an upstream conduit, wherein the upstream conduit is in fluid communication with a liquid cryogen source, attaching the bayonet system to a downstream conduit, wherein the downstream conduit is in fluid communication with the storage tank; purging and cooling the upstream conduit and the downstream conduit; and flowing the liquid cryogen from the liquid cryogen source to the storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes
  • Patent number: 12173854
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes, Laurent Allidieres, Thomas Fayer, Cyril Benistand-Hector
  • Patent number: 12158245
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank. Following filling, the tank is disconnected and then driven to another location to repeat the filling process with a second vessel that is at a different location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes, Laurent Allidieres, Thomas Fayer, Cyril Benistand-Hector
  • Publication number: 20240377032
    Abstract: A method for delivering a liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen source to a storage tank can include the steps of: providing a bayonet system having an in-line pump disposed therein, the bayonet system having an upstream end and a downstream end; attaching the bayonet system to an upstream conduit, wherein the upstream conduit is in fluid communication with a liquid cryogen source, attaching the bayonet system to a downstream conduit, wherein the downstream conduit is in fluid communication with the storage tank; purging and cooling the upstream conduit and the downstream conduit; and flowing the liquid cryogen from the liquid cryogen source to the storage tank
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l’Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES
  • Publication number: 20240377033
    Abstract: A system for minimizing heat leaks to a liquid cryogen pump incorporating a bayonet includes a male bayonet portion received in a female bayonet portion, each having a circular cross-section and comprising an outer pipe surrounding an inner pipe and an annulus therebetween which is under vacuum, wherein a liquid cryogen pump is contained within an interior of the male bayonet portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l’Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES
  • Patent number: 12098805
    Abstract: A cryogenic fluid transfer device comprising a first tank, a second tank, and a fluid transfer circuit, wherein the first tank comprises a cryogenic fluid distribution tank configured to store a cryogenic fluid in a liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in a gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the second tank comprises a cryogenic receiving tank configured to house the cryogenic fluid in liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the fluid transfer circuit is configured to connect the first and second tanks, the fluid transfer circuit comprising a first pipe connecting the upper parts of the first and second tanks and comprising at least one valve, and a second pipe connecting the lower part of the first tank to the second tank that comprises a pump that has an inlet connected to the first tank and an outlet connected to the second tank, wherein: the pump and the at least one valve of the first line are configured so as to ensure a fluidic connec
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes, Laurent Allidieres, Thomas Fayer, Cyril Benistand-Hector
  • Publication number: 20240271753
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l’Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES, Laurent ALLIDIERES, Thomas FAYER, Cyril BENISTAND-HECTOR
  • Patent number: 12055272
    Abstract: At a liquid cryogen depot, gaseous cryogen from non-completely filled short trailers is used for pressurizing jumbo trailers, from which liquid cryogen is caused to flow into empty trailers through pressure differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Joshua Light
  • Patent number: 11982407
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua Light, Jerry Hayes, Laurent Allidieres, Thomas Fayer, Cyril Benistand-Hector
  • Publication number: 20240110670
    Abstract: At a liquid cryogen depot, gaseous cryogen from non-completely filled short trailers is used for pressurizing jumbo trailers, from which liquid cryogen is caused to flow into empty trailers through pressure differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Joshua LIGHT
  • Publication number: 20230160534
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES, Laurent ALLIDIERES, Thomas FAYER, Cyril BENISTAND-HECTOR
  • Publication number: 20230160537
    Abstract: A cryogenic fluid transfer device comprising a first tank, a second tank, and a fluid transfer circuit, wherein the first tank comprises a cryogenic fluid distribution tank configured to store a cryogenic fluid in a liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in a gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the second tank comprises a cryogenic receiving tank configured to house the cryogenic fluid in liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the fluid transfer circuit is configured to connect the first and second tanks, the fluid transfer circuit comprising a first pipe connecting the upper parts of the first and second tanks and comprising at least one valve, and a second pipe connecting the lower part of the first tank to the second tank that comprises a pump that has an inlet connected to the first tank and an outlet connected to the second tank, wherein: the pump and the at least one valve of the first line are configured so as to ensure a fluidic connec
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES, Laurent ALLIDIERES, Thomas FAYER, Cyril BENISTAND-HECTOR
  • Publication number: 20230160529
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES, Laurent ALLIDIERES, Thomas FAYER, Cyril BENISTAND-HECTOR
  • Publication number: 20230160530
    Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank. Following filling, the tank is disconnected and then driven to another location to repeat the filling process with a second vessel that is at a different location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Joshua LIGHT, Jerry HAYES, Laurent ALLIDIERES, Thomas FAYER, cyril BENISTAND-HECTOR
  • Publication number: 20230067726
    Abstract: A liquid cryogen stored in a liquid cryogen space of a closed insulated cryogenic storage vessel is subcooled by allowing it to enter into a conduit disposed in the liquid cryogen space where it is expanded by a pressure reducer in the conduit, thereby producing a cooled biphasic mixture of the cryogen in liquid and vaporized forms. The cooled biphasic mixture has a temperature lower than that of the liquid cryogen in the liquid cryogen space. Heat is transferred across the conduit from the liquid cryogen in the liquid cryogen space to the cooled biphasic mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Joshua Light