Patents by Inventor Richard Allan Poorman

Richard Allan Poorman 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: 20220252222
    Abstract: A method of dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) includes assigning a first priority to the filling of a first destination tank and assigning a second priority to the filling of a second destination tank. The second priority is lower than the first priority. The method also includes filling the first destination tank from a first CNG source while filling the second destination tank from a second CNG source. The second CNG source provides CNG at a lower pressure relative to the pressure at which the first CNG source provides CNG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Patent number: 11255485
    Abstract: A method of dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) includes assigning a first priority to the filling of a first destination tank and assigning a second priority to the filling of a second destination tank. The second priority is lower than the first priority. The method also includes filling the first destination tank from a first CNG source while filling the second destination tank from a second CNG source. The second CNG source provides CNG at a lower pressure relative to the pressure at which the first CNG source provides CNG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Paul Howison Bergthold, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Publication number: 20210088184
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Patent number: 10851944
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Patent number: 10551001
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station system includes a compressor, a dispenser, and at least one of a valve and an orifice disposed in fluid communication between the compressor and the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: J-W Power Company
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Paul Howison Bergthold, Courtney Ann McCollum, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Publication number: 20190178447
    Abstract: A method of dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) includes assigning a first priority to the filling of a first destination tank and assigning a second priority to the filling of a second destination tank. The second priority is lower than the first priority. The method also includes filling the first destination tank from a first CNG source while filling the second destination tank from a second CNG source. The second CNG source provides CNG at a lower pressure relative to the pressure at which the first CNG source provides CNG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Paul Howison Bergthold, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Publication number: 20180320823
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Patent number: 10018304
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Allan Poorman
  • Publication number: 20180003344
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Allan Poorman
  • Publication number: 20170067600
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station system includes a compressor, a dispenser, and at least one of a valve and an orifice disposed in fluid communication between the compressor and the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Paul Howison Bergthold, Courtney Ann McCollum, Bradley Wade Fontenot
  • Publication number: 20170045182
    Abstract: A compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station system includes a station storage container configured to receive gas at a first pressure, a dispenser configured to deliver CNG to a vehicle tank up to a second pressure below the first pressure, and a pressure regulator disposed between the station storage container and the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Allan Poorman, Heidi Sue Tryon