Patents by Inventor Michael CIOTTI

Michael CIOTTI 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).

  • Method and system for refuelling
    Patent number: 9353912
    Abstract: A dispensing system and a method for dispensing a fluid such as hydrogen to a hydrogen powered vehicle. The dispensing system contains a source of fluid, a valve block, a programmable logic controller and a dispenser. The dispensing system can be expandable by including a second valve block which during normal operation remains closed. When the operator desires to add a second dispenser, the second valve block is opened and connects the fluid source with the second dispenser. The dispensing system can be set up and operated as set up and operated both indoors and outdoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Richard Kennett, Michael Ciotti
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REFUELLING
    Publication number: 20140364999
    Abstract: A dispensing system and a method for dispensing a fluid such as hydrogen to a hydrogen powered vehicle. The dispensing system contains a source of fluid, a valve block, a programmable logic controller and a dispenser. The dispensing system can be expandable by including a second valve block which during normal operation remains closed. When the operator desires to add a second dispenser, the second valve block is opened and connects the fluid source with the second dispenser. The dispensing system can be set up and operated as set up and operated both indoors and outdoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Kennett, Michael Ciotti
  • METHODS FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN FUELING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20090297897
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process and apparatus for monitoring and inhibiting leaks from a hydrogen gas fueling system. A fueling event controller measures the pressure of the hydrogen gas before, during and after a fueling operation and if certain pressure values are exceeded, can shut down the hydrogen gas fueling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Walter BOYD, Michael CIOTTI, Michael MCGOWAN