Patents by Inventor Richard K. Pemberton

Richard K. Pemberton 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).

  • Boss and seal for a high-pressure vessel
    Patent number: 10408383
    Abstract: A pressure vessel including a boss, liner, and shell to create a vessel capable of storing high-pressure fluids with minimal weight. The boss includes a through aperture and at least one recess to receive at least one fastener. The liner includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an annular insert to receive the fastener(s). The interior surface defines an interior cavity of the pressure vessel. The liner is configured to secure the boss to its exterior surface using the fastener(s) and the annular insert. After securing the boss to the liner, the composite wrap is applied to the boss and liner so as to surround the liner and at least a portion of the boss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Carleton Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Metzbower, Richard K. Pemberton
  • BOSS AND SEAL FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE VESSEL
    Publication number: 20170122437
    Abstract: A pressure vessel including a boss, liner, and shell to create a vessel capable of storing high-pressure fluids with minimal weight. The boss includes a through aperture and at least one recess to receive at least one fastener. The liner includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an annular insert to receive the fastener(s). The interior surface defines an interior cavity of the pressure vessel. The liner is configured to secure the boss to its exterior surface using the fastener(s) and the annular insert. After securing the boss to the liner, the composite wrap is applied to the boss and liner so as to surround the liner and at least a portion of the boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Carleton Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Metzbower, Richard K. Pemberton