Patents by Inventor Michael C. Brakefield

Michael C. Brakefield 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: 8393360
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids such as fuels from a first tank to a second tank. The first tank may be, for example, a railcar and the second tank a transport trailer. The portable system is separated into multiple compartments with an engine compartment and a pump compartment. A wall separates the engine and pump compartments and may be sealed to prevent the passage of air or vapor therethrough. The pump is utilized to transfer liquid from the first tank to the second tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Musket Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Joshua Edge, Steven C. Strobel, Leroy Zaruba
  • Publication number: 20120111448
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids such as fuels from a first tank to a second tank. The first tank may be, for example, a railcar and the second tank a transport trailer. The portable system is separated into multiple compartments with an engine compartment and a pump compartment. A wall separates the engine and pump compartments and may be sealed to prevent the passage of air or vapor therethrough. The pump is utilized to transfer liquid from the first tank to the second tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Joshua Edge, Steven C Strobel, Leroy Zaruba
  • Patent number: 8109300
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids such as fuels from a first tank to a second tank. The first tank may be, for example, a railcar and the second tank a transport trailer. The portable system is separated into multiple compartments with an engine compartment and a pump compartment. A wall separates the engine and pump compartments and may be sealed to prevent the passage of air or vapor therethrough. The pump is utilized to transfer liquid from the first tank to the second tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Musket Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Joshua Edge, Steven C. Strobel, Leroy Zaruba
  • Publication number: 20090314384
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids such as fuels from a first tank to a second tank. The first tank may be, for example, a railcar and the second tank a transport trailer. The portable system is separated into multiple compartments with an engine compartment and a pump compartment. A wall separates the engine and pump compartments and may be sealed to prevent the passage of air or vapor therethrough. The pump is utilized to transfer liquid from the first tank to the second tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Joshua Edge, Steven C. Strobel, Leroy Zaruba
  • Patent number: 7308918
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids, such as diesel fuel, from a first tank, such as a railcar, to a second tank, such as on a transport truck. The system is self-contained and comprises a pump driven by an engine fueled by the liquid being transferred. A meter measures the amount of liquid being transferred. An inlet hose is used to connect the system to the railcar, and an outlet hose is used to connect the system to the transport truck. Air from the truck may be used to blow any liquid out of the outlet hose after a transferring operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Musket Corporation
    Inventor: Michael C. Brakefield
  • Patent number: 7156134
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids, such as diesel fuel, from a first tank, such as a railcar, to a second tank, such as on a transport truck. The system is self-contained and comprises a pump driven by an engine fueled by the liquid being transferred. A meter measures the amount of liquid being transferred. An inlet hose is used to connect the system to the railcar, and an outlet hose is used to connect the system to the transport truck. The inlet and outlet hoses may be stored in hose storage tubes. A throttle of the engine may be actuated from a rear portion of the system. A sample line is provided through which a sample may be taken of the liquid being transferred. Air from the truck may be used to blow any liquid out of the outlet hose after a transferring operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Musket Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Steven K. Olive, Steven C. Strobel
  • Patent number: 6945288
    Abstract: A portable system for transferring liquids, such as diesel fuel, from a first tank, such as a railcar, to a second tank, such as on a transport truck. The system is self-contained and comprises a pump driven by an engine fueled by the liquid being transferred. A meter measures the amount of liquid being transferred. An inlet hose is used to connect the system to the railcar, and an outlet hose is used to connect the system to the transport truck. Air from the truck may be used to blow any liquid out of the outlet hose after a transferring operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Musket Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Brakefield, Steven K. Olive, Steven C. Strobel