Patents by Inventor Kenny Oldham

Kenny Oldham 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: 10094515
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-venting transfer systems and methods related to transferring cryogenic liquid between two vessels without venting evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere. The stations, systems, and methods utilize a feed line and a return line connecting a source tank and a pump system to allow for flow of a cryogenic liquid to the pump and return of evaporated cryogenic liquid to the source tank, thereby avoiding release of the evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP.
    Inventors: Kenny Oldham, Devin Martin
  • Publication number: 20160356423
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-venting transfer systems and methods related to transferring cryogenic liquid between two vessels without venting evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere. The stations, systems, and methods utilize a feed line and a return line connecting a source tank and a pump system to allow for flow of a cryogenic liquid to the pump and return of evaporated cryogenic liquid to the source tank, thereby avoiding release of the evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
    Inventors: Kenny Oldham, Devin Martin
  • Publication number: 20150192250
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-venting transfer systems and methods related to transferring cryogenic liquid between two vessels without venting evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere. The stations, systems, and methods utilize a feed line and a return line connecting a source tank and a pump system to allow for flow of a cryogenic liquid to the pump and return of evaporated cryogenic liquid to the source tank, thereby avoiding release of the evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
    Inventors: Kenny Oldham, Devin Martin
  • Publication number: 20140345708
    Abstract: A dispenser nitrogen purge and heater system for a liquid natural gas (LNG) fueling dispenser, comprising a nitrogen purge enclosure; a nitrogen container containing nitrogen; a nitrogen feed line for feeding nitrogen from the nitrogen container to the nitrogen purge enclosure; a heater for heating an interior space within the enclosure; and a fan assembly for circulating the nitrogen within the interior space
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Kenny Oldham, Devin Martin
  • Patent number: 8459241
    Abstract: A liquefied natural gas system for a natural gas vehicle engine with flow driven by the engine includes dual flow paths through at least one heat exchanger. A return path extends from the dual flow paths to the storage tank, and an engine feed path extends from the dual flow paths configured to couple to the engine. A valve and control system are coupled to the dual flow paths capable of alternating flow through the dual flow paths so that one flow path supplies the engine through the engine feed path while the other flow path pressurizes the storage tank through the return path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Northstar, Inc.
    Inventors: David Dixon, Mark Oldham, Kenny Oldham
  • Publication number: 20110146605
    Abstract: A liquefied natural gas system for a natural gas vehicle engine with flow driven by the engine includes dual flow paths through at least one heat exchanger. A return path extends from the dual flow paths to the storage tank, and an engine feed path extends from the dual flow paths configured to couple to the engine. A valve and control system are coupled to the dual flow paths capable of alternating flow through the dual flow paths so that one flow path supplies the engine through the engine feed path while the other flow path pressurizes the storage tank through the return path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: David Dixon, Mark Oldham, Kenny Oldham