Patents by Inventor Mark K. Lane
Mark K. Lane 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).
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Patent number: 11204117Abstract: Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Robert Allen Bryngelson, Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane, Edward C. Scott
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Publication number: 20190186663Abstract: Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Robert Allen Bryngelson, Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane, Edward C. Scott
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Patent number: 10247338Abstract: Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Robert Allen Bryngelson, Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane, Edward C. Scott
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Publication number: 20180119872Abstract: A flexible cryogenic hose for liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfers is described. A cryogenic LNG transfer hose includes an LNG transfer hose carcass including an inner coil forming an inner diameter of the LNG transfer hose carcass, at least one elongate sheath form-fitted about an outer surface of the inner coil, wherein the at least one elongate sheath is impermeable to natural gas, and an outer coil forming an outer diameter of the LNG transfer hose carcass. A marine LNG transfer system includes a cryogenic flexible hose fluidly coupling a transferring LNG carrier located offshore and an LNG receiving vessel, the cryogenic flexible hose comprising a coil, at least one natural gas impermeable elongate sheath form-fit about an outer surface of the coil, and wherein LNG flows through the cryogenic flexible hose during transfer of LNG between the transferring LNG carrier and the LNG receiving vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Mark K. LANE
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Patent number: 9919774Abstract: Systems and methods for gas-up and cool down of LNG cargo tanks are described herein. A system includes a supply vessel located at a waterway location, a receiving vessel moored to the supply vessel, and a manifold conduit. The supply vessel is configured to transfer natural gas to the receiving vessel using the manifold conduit for gas-up and cool down of one or more LNG cargo tanks onboard the receiving vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane
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Patent number: 9580153Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventor: Mark K. Lane
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Publication number: 20160362163Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Mark K. LANE
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Publication number: 20160146385Abstract: Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Robert Allen Bryngelson, Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane, Edward C. Scott
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Patent number: 9103472Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for the installation or removal of buoyancy modules onto or from a submerged conduit are described herein. A system may include a buoyancy module (30), a control panel (76), an actuating means (72), and a clamp tool (40). The buoyancy module may include at least two sections. The clamp tool may hold the sections of the buoyancy module. The clamp tool (40) may include at least two plates (50, 52, 54, 56) that are actuated opened or closed, using the control panel (76) and/or the actuating means (72) during attachment or removal of the buoyancy module (30) to the submerged conduit (10).Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Lauren Elizabeth Laborde, Charles E. Ruehl, Edward Scott, Mark K. Lane
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Publication number: 20150159776Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for the installation or removal of buoyancy modules onto or from a submerged conduit are described herein. A system may include a buoyancy module (30), a control panel (76), an actuating means (72), and a clamp tool (40). The buoyancy module may include at least two sections. The clamp tool may hold the sections of the buoyancy module. The clamp tool (40) may include at least two plates (50, 52, 54, 56) that are actuated opened or closed, using the control panel (76) and/or the actuating means (72) during attachment or removal of the buoyancy module (30) to the submerged conduit (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Lauren Elizabeth Laborde, Charles E. Ruehl, Edward Scott, Mark K. Lane
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Patent number: 9004818Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for the installation or removal of buoyancy modules onto or from a submerged conduit are described herein. A system may include a buoyancy module (30), a control panel (76), an actuating means (72), and a clamp tool (40). The buoyancy module may include at least two sections. The clamp tool may hold the sections of the buoyancy module. The clamp tool (40) may include at least two plates (50, 52, 54, 56) that are actuated opened or closed using the control panel (76) and/or the actuating means (72) during attachment or removal of the buoyancy module (30) to the submerged conduit (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Lauren Elizabeth Laborde, Charles E. Ruehl, Edward Scott, Mark K. Lane
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Publication number: 20130118185Abstract: Systems and methods for gas-up and cool down of LNG cargo tanks are described herein. A system includes a supply vessel located at a waterway location, a receiving vessel moored to the supply vessel, and a manifold conduit. The supply vessel is configured to transfer natural gas to the receiving vessel using the manifold conduit for gas-up and cool down of one or more LNG cargo tanks onboard the receiving vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Excelerate Energy Limited PartnershipInventors: Jonathan W. Cook, Mark K. Lane
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Publication number: 20120207547Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for the installation or removal of buoyancy modules onto or from a submerged conduit are described herein. A system may include a buoyancy module (30), a control panel (76), an actuating means (72), and a clamp tool (40). The buoyancy module may include at least two sections. The clamp tool may hold the sections of the buoyancy module. The clamp tool (40) may include at least two plates (50, 52, 54, 56) that are actuated opened or closed using the control panel (76) and/or the actuating means (72) during attachment or removal of the buoyancy module (30) to the submerged conduit (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Excelerate Energy Limited partnershipInventors: Lauren Elizabeth Guzick, Charles E. Ruehl, Edward Scott, Mark K. Lane