Patents by Inventor Robert D Allison, III

Robert D Allison, III 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: 20240082754
    Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Patent number: 11813551
    Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Viro Petroleum & Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Publication number: 20230347264
    Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Patent number: 9511319
    Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using existing building HVAC cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage. In another embodiment, a portion of the exhaust air from an HVAC cooling tower fan is used to draw atmospheric air directly into a scrubber unit that fits compactly at the top of the exhaust assembly of the cooling tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Particulate Matter Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Publication number: 20160271552
    Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using existing building HVAC cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage. In another embodiment, a portion of the exhaust air from an HVAC cooling tower fan is used to draw atmospheric air directly into a scrubber unit that fits compactly at the top of the exhaust assembly of the cooling tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Particulate Matter Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Patent number: 9353994
    Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Particulate Matter Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • Patent number: 7132934
    Abstract: An ignition safety system and method. A control circuit is coupled to a warning circuit indicating a safety condition. The control circuit is further coupled to a fuse circuit to control an operation of a motor ignition circuit in response to the safety condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Robert D Allison, III