Patents by Inventor Paul Gibbs
Paul Gibbs 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: 11759728Abstract: A multi-function tank tool including a body, an internal passageway, an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured to connect a hose so that a fluid travels in the internal passageway. The upper end includes at least one opening communicating with an interior of the tank. A first hose can be connected to a lower end of the body. The tank may have oil, vapor and an oil/vapor interface. The tank tool can perform at least one of the following: grounding an interior of the tank using at least the tank tool and the first hose; agitating one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway to mix the one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway; directing a hot oil adjacent the oil/vapor interface using at least the tank tool and the first hose; and, attaching the tool to a floating tank roof.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20220249982Abstract: A multi-function tank tool including a body, an internal passageway, an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured to connect a hose so that a fluid travels in the internal passageway. The upper end includes at least one opening communicating with an interior of the tank. A first hose can be connected to a lower end of the body. The tank may have oil, vapor and an oil/vapor interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Patent number: 11331599Abstract: A multi-function tank tool including a body, an internal passageway, an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured to connect a hose so that a fluid travels in the internal passageway. The upper end includes at least one opening communicating with an interior of the tank. A first hose can be connected to a lower end of the body. The tank may have oil, vapor and an oil/vapor interface. The tank tool can perform at least one of the following: grounding an interior of the tank using at least the tank tool and the first hose; agitating one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway to mix the one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway; directing a hot oil adjacent the oil/vapor interface using at least the tank tool and the first hose; and, attaching the tool to a floating tank roof.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Patent number: 11272776Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-fluid solution applicator device that is suitable for use with lotions, soaps, creams, oils, medicines and the like, and that can be used to apply the same to the center of a user's back and other hard to reach areas. The solution applicator of the present invention eliminates the need for assistance from another individual to apply a solution to an area of the user's body, and features an elongated handle, a housing, a reservoir having related conduit, and a repositionable applicator for dispensing the solution from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20210186182Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-fluid solution applicator device that is suitable for use with lotions, soaps, creams, oils, medicines and the like, and that can be used to apply the same to the center of a user's back and other hard to reach areas. The solution applicator of the present invention eliminates the need for assistance from another individual to apply a solution to an area of the user's body, and features an elongated handle, a housing, a reservoir having related conduit, and a repositionable applicator for dispensing the solution from the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20200269158Abstract: A multi-function tank tool including a body, an internal passageway, an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured to connect a hose so that a fluid travels in the internal passageway. The upper end includes at least one opening communicating with an interior of the tank. A first hose can be connected to a lower end of the body. The tank may have oil, vapor and an oil/vapor interface. The tank tool can perform at least one of the following: grounding an interior of the tank using at least the tank tool and the first hose; agitating one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway to mix the one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway; directing a hot oil adjacent the oil/vapor interface using at least the tank tool and the first hose; and, attaching the tool to a floating tank roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Patent number: 8942884Abstract: A mobile moving system that faculties freight movement includes movable approach ramps and a mobile base. The mobile base includes material handling devices configured to move freight longitudinally between a loading position, a transport position, and an unloading position. Parallel pocket members having a hollow-box-like shape are positioned along a portion of the plurality of the material handling devices to increase the torsional strength and rigidity of the material handling devices. The parallel pocket members are spaced apart and dimensioned so that each of the plurality of parallel pocket members may receive one or more prongs of an industrial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Innovative Transport Solutions, LLCInventor: Paul Gibbs
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Patent number: 8210271Abstract: One or more aspects of the present invention is directed to a fire suppression system for use with an oil and vapor recovery system, such as for example, a system having a float system for adjusting the height of oil and vapor recovery intakes. The float system is preferably adjustable to allow connection of additional floats to maintain buoyancy and keep the vapor intake above the level of the oil in the holding tank and to maintain the oil intake above the level of the water contained in the holding tank. Vapor is drawn out of the holding tank using a vacuum assisted siphon. Oil can be withdrawn from the holding tank by suction or simply by letting the oil flow into an outlet by gravity. By reversing the flow of the existing suction pipes or by providing additional inlet pipes to the nozzles, fire suppression or other chemicals can be added to the tank without having to gain physical access to the tanks, thereby potentially saving lives, money as well as the fluids within the tanks.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20110172875Abstract: A mobile moving system that faculties freight movement includes movable approach ramps and a mobile base. The mobile base includes material handling devices configured to move freight longitudinally between a loading position, a transport position, and an unloading position. Parallel pocket members having a hollow-box-like shape are positioned along a portion of the plurality of the material handling devices to increase the torsional strength and rigidity of the material handling devices. The parallel pocket members are spaced apart and dimensioned so that each of the plurality of parallel pocket members may receive one or more prongs of an industrial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CLS INTERNATIONALInventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20090321089Abstract: One or more aspects of the present invention is directed to a fire suppression system for use with an oil and vapor recovery system, such as for example, a system having a float system for adjusting the height of oil and vapor recovery intakes. The float system is preferably adjustable to allow connection of additional floats to maintain buoyancy and keep the vapor intake above the level of the oil in the holding tank and to maintain the oil intake above the level of the water contained in the holding tank. Vapor is drawn out of the holding tank using a vacuum assisted siphon. Oil can be withdrawn from the holding tank by suction or simply by letting the oil flow into an outlet by gravity. By reversing the flow of the existing suction pipes or by providing additional inlet pipes to the nozzles, fire suppression or other chemicals can be added to the tank without having to gain physical access to the tanks, thereby potentially saving lives, money as well as the fluids within the tanks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Patent number: 7574272Abstract: A system and method are disclosed wherein a battery-powered portable audio device utilizes a spinning media device for data storage. To conserve batter power, the motor in the media storage device is not powered unless an actual data transfer is required. A processor calculates the amount of data remaining in a data buffer and considers a number of factors, such as the type of spinning media storage device, amount of available buffer space, the type of CODEC used to implement the system, and the type of data to determine when it will be necessary to power up the spinning media storage device and transfer data to assure that a continuous stream of data is provided to the CODEC.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Inventors: Eric Paul Gibbs, Mark Edward Phillips
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Patent number: 7504037Abstract: An oil and vapor recovery system having a float system for adjusting the height of oil and vapor recovery intakes. The float system is preferably adjustable to allow connection of additional floats to maintain buoyancy and keep the vapor intake above the level of the oil in the holding tank and to maintain the oil intake above the level of the water contained in the holding tank. Vapor is drawn out of the holding tank using a vacuum assisted siphon. Oil can be withdrawn from the holding tank by suction or simply by letting the oil flow into an outlet by gravity.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Paul GibbsInventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20080263843Abstract: Method of and apparatus for freeing a stuck valve in a valve assembly having a valve, a valve stem, and a valve operator connected to the valve stem. The apparatus comprises a tool having an enlarged head, an elongated shaft, and a bifurcated foot projecting at an acute angle from the elongated shaft. The bifurcated foot of the tool is placed abutting and straddling the valve stem, and in driving proximity to any enlargement of the valve stem, such as a return spring connector cap. An impact is applied to the enlarged head of the tool using a suitable striking tool such as a hammer. The impact is transferred to the valve stem, thereby unseating and freeing the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20080251441Abstract: An oil and vapor recovery system having a float system for adjusting the height of oil and vapor recovery intakes. The float system is preferably adjustable to allow connection of additional floats to maintain buoyancy and keep the vapor intake above the level of the oil in the holding tank and to maintain the oil intake above the level of the water contained in the holding tank. Vapor is drawn out of the holding tank using a vacuum assisted siphon. Oil can be withdrawn from the holding tank by suction or simply by letting the oil flow into an outlet by gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Paul Gibbs
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Publication number: 20020045961Abstract: A system and method are disclosed wherein a battery-powered portable audio device utilizes a spinning media device for data storage. To conserve batter power, the motor in the media storage device is not powered unless an actual data transfer is required. A processor calculates the amount of data remaining in a data buffer and considers a number of factors, such as the type of spinning media storage device, amount of available buffer space, the type of CODEC used to implement the system, and the type of data to determine when it will be necessary to power up the spinning media storage device and transfer data to assure that a continuous stream of data is provided to the CODEC.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: Interactive Objects, Inc.Inventors: Eric Paul Gibbs, Mark Edward Phillips
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Patent number: D996824Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: BETA HATCH INC.Inventors: Virginia Emery, Jacob Ellis, James Joslin, Paul Gibbs, Hans Kelstrup
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Patent number: D997560Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: BETA HATCH INC.Inventors: Virginia Emery, Jacob Ellis, James Joslin, Paul Gibbs, Hans Kelstrup