Patents by Inventor Robert Ackerley

Robert Ackerley 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).

  • Patent number: 5730166
    Abstract: A fluid pressure reduction system includes at least two streams. A working stream includes valves with associated pressure sensors for modulating output pressure. A control system monitors pressure via a sensor and actuates a slam shut valve in the event of a fault. In the event that another stream is at fault the arrangement allows the slam shut valve to be opened. In the faulty stream only, pressure again rises, the slam shut is again shut and cannot be reopened until manually reset following fault clearance. Independent control in each stream assists in system integrity. All streams can close and reopen once. The second closure determines the faulty stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: British Gas PLC
    Inventors: Robert Ackerley, Anthony David Raybould
  • Patent number: 5677500
    Abstract: A fluid pressure reduction system includes two streams, each stream having pressure regulators 19 & 20, 32 & 33. Isolation slam shuts 16 and 30 are provided in respective streams. A sequence tester 40 allows a sequence of test operations to be effected such that the slam shuts can be opened and closed and the working pressure settings to the regulators can be changed to check system integrity. These tests can be effected without interrupting the supply of gas through the system. It is also possible to carry out the sequence from another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: British Gas plc
    Inventors: Robert Ackerley, Anthony David Raybould