Patents by Inventor Ralph E. Matlack

Ralph E. Matlack 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).

  • Publication number: 20240308625
    Abstract: An ammonia bunker delivery system for transferring of ammonia bunker fuel is disclosed. The The ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a primary bunker arm configured to physically support a fluid delivery system across a first distance between a bunker vessel and a receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a secondary bunker arm configured to physically support the fluid delivery system to facilitates a second relative motion between the bunker vessel and the receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a motion control system configured to coordinate movements of the primary bunker arm and the secondary bunker arm. The fluid control system comprises a connection assembly configured to make a final connection between the ammonia bunker delivery system and the bunker flange of the receiving vessel based on the sensor input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Fourth Tack LLC
    Inventor: Ralph E. Matlack
  • Patent number: 12091138
    Abstract: An ammonia bunker delivery system for transferring of ammonia bunker fuel is disclosed. The The ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a primary bunker arm configured to physically support a fluid delivery system across a first distance between a bunker vessel and a receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a secondary bunker arm configured to physically support the fluid delivery system to facilitates a second relative motion between the bunker vessel and the receiving vessel. Further, the ammonia bunker delivery system comprises a motion control system configured to coordinate movements of the primary bunker arm and the secondary bunker arm. The fluid control system comprises a connection assembly configured to make a final connection between the ammonia bunker delivery system and the bunker flange of the receiving vessel based on the sensor input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Ralph E. Matlack