Patents by Inventor Mark Mickan

Mark Mickan 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: 10800602
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: TF Warren Group Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Blinn, Mark Mickan
  • Publication number: 20190152692
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: T.F. Warren Group Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Blinn, Mark Mickan
  • Patent number: 10183803
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: T.F. Warren Group Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Blinn, Mark Mickan
  • Publication number: 20160332810
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: T.F. WARREN GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Blinn, Mark Mickan
  • Patent number: 9192880
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filter vessel including a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a toroidal-shaped inlet manifold, and a plurality of inlet channels. The toroidal-shaped inlet manifold is in fluid communication with the inlet and is positioned along a circumference of the housing, and the plurality of inlet channels are in fluid communication with the toroidal-shaped inlet manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Porous Media Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Mickan, Carl Hahn, Shane Conrad
  • Publication number: 20140353237
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filtration system comprising a filter tank. In some embodiments, at least portions of an inlet pipe and an outlet manifold can be positioned within the filter tank. At least one manifold assembly can be coupled to the outlet manifold and also can be positioned within the filter tank. In some embodiments, the manifold assembly can include at least one first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one first cavity positioned within the manifold assembly. In some embodiments, the second aperture can fluidly connect the first cavity and the outlet manifold. Also, at least one filter can be coupled to the manifold assembly so that the first aperture fluidly connects the filter to the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Ralph Fuller, Mark Mickan
  • Patent number: 8764980
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filtration system comprising a filter tank. In some embodiments, at least portions of an inlet pipe and an outlet manifold can be positioned within the filter tank. At least one manifold assembly can be coupled to the outlet manifold and also can be positioned within the filter tank. In some embodiments, the manifold assembly can include at least one first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one first cavity positioned within the manifold assembly. In some embodiments, the second aperture can fluidly connect the first cavity and the outlet manifold. Also, at least one filter can be coupled to the manifold assembly so that the first aperture fluidly connects the filter to the first cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Porous Media Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Fuller, Mark Mickan
  • Publication number: 20130020248
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filter vessel including a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a toroidal-shaped inlet manifold, and a plurality of inlet channels. The toroidal-shaped inlet manifold is in fluid communication with the inlet and is positioned along a circumference of the housing, and the plurality of inlet channels are in fluid communication with the toroidal-shaped inlet manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Mickan, Carl Hahn, Shane Conrad
  • Publication number: 20110284452
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filtration system comprising a filter tank. In some embodiments, at least portions of an inlet pipe and an outlet manifold can be positioned within the filter tank. At least one manifold assembly can be coupled to the outlet manifold and also can be positioned within the filter tank. In some embodiments, the manifold assembly can include at least one first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one first cavity positioned within the manifold assembly. In some embodiments, the second aperture can fluidly connect the first cavity and the outlet manifold. Also, at least one filter can be coupled to the manifold assembly so that the first aperture fluidly connects the filter to the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Porous Media Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Fuller, Mark Mickan