Patents by Inventor Mike Malec

Mike Malec 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).

  • Drop tube assembly
    Patent number: 7225840
    Abstract: This drop tube loading arm assembly is adaptable for loading asphalt into tank trailers at marketing terminals. The telescoping drop tube employs guides made of steel rollers of polymers such as fluorocarbon polymers and aluminum. The guides are located in the annular space between the tubes in combination with increased radial clearance between the tubes or sleeves and in combination with protection for the overfill probe. With the addition of vapor control systems and overfill protection probes, the telescoping drop loading spouts are less susceptible to cold weather sticking problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC
    Inventors: Jon Craig, Mike Malec, Mike Harmon, Jeff Pulter
  • Drop tube assembly
    Patent number: 6932123
    Abstract: This drop tube loading arm assembly is adaptable for loading asphalt into tank trailers at marketing terminals. The telescoping drop tube employs guides made of polymers such as fluorocarbon polymers and aluminum. The guides are located in the annular space between the tubes in combination with increased radial clearance between the tubes or sleeves and in combination with protection for the overfill probe. With the addition of vapor control systems and overfill protection probes, the telescoping drop loading spouts are less susceptible to cold weather sticking problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Marathon Ashland Petroluem LLC
    Inventors: Jon Craig, Mike Malec, Mike Harmon, Jeff Pulter