Patents by Inventor Ronald F. Brosnihan

Ronald F. Brosnihan 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: 10105643
    Abstract: A hydrogen gas dryer or system for drying or removing water from hydrogen gas for use in hydrogen-cooled generators includes a drying tower or column comprising a housing, a heater, a desiccant, and a controller. The system is configurable and operable for regeneration of the saturated column, with activation of the heater to cause water retained in the saturated desiccant to turn into steam such as steam and exit on its own via the vent. A supply of generally dry hydrogen is used to purge the remaining vaporized water from the isolated substantially dry regenerated desiccant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Williams, Ronald F. Brosnihan
  • Publication number: 20180257026
    Abstract: A hydrogen gas dryer or system for drying or removing water from hydrogen gas for use in hydrogen-cooled generators includes a drying tower or column comprising a housing, a heater, a desiccant, and a controller. The system is configurable and operable for regeneration of the saturated column, with activation of the heater to cause water retained in the saturated desiccant to turn into steam such as steam and exit on its own via the vent. A supply of generally dry hydrogen is used to purge the remaining vaporized water from the isolated substantially dry regenerated desiccant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. WILLIAMS, Ronald F. BROSNIHAN
  • Patent number: 9975086
    Abstract: A hydrogen gas dryer or system for drying or removing water from hydrogen gas for use in hydrogen-cooled generators includes a drying tower or column comprising a housing, a heater, a desiccant, and a controller. The system is configurable and operable for regeneration of the saturated column, with activation of the heater to cause water retained in the saturated desiccant to turn into steam such as steam and exit on its own via the vent. A supply of generally dry hydrogen is used to purge the remaining vaporized water from the isolated substantially dry regenerated desiccant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Williams, Ronald F. Brosnihan
  • Publication number: 20160129390
    Abstract: A hydrogen gas dryer or system for drying or removing water from hydrogen gas for use in hydrogen-cooled generators includes a drying tower or column comprising a housing, a heater, a desiccant, and a controller. The system is configurable and operable for regeneration of the saturated column, with activation of the heater to cause water retained in the saturated desiccant to turn into steam such as steam and exit on its own via the vent. A supply of generally dry hydrogen is used to purge the remaining vaporized water from the isolated substantially dry regenerated desiccant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. Williams, Ronald F. Brosnihan
  • Patent number: 7448252
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform, a support attachable to said platform and attachable to a plurality of modules for monitoring the hydrogen-cooled generator, and at least one module for monitoring the hydrogen-cooled generator. The module may include a vibration monitoring module. The monitoring modules may allow monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data such as an optimization factor regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The module may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Stephen E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams
  • Patent number: 6959585
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform and an upwardly extending support. The support is attachable to a hydrogen gas purity monitoring module, a generator overheat monitoring module, a hydrogen gas dryer module, a gas/generator monitoring module, and a gas manifold. The gas/generator monitoring module allows monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The gas/generator monitoring module may display an optimization factor or data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator, and/or may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Steven E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20030090164
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform and an upwardly extending support. The support is attachable to a hydrogen gas purity monitoring module, a generator overheat monitoring module, a hydrogen gas dryer module, a gas/generator monitoring module, and a gas manifold. The gas/generator monitoring module allows monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The gas/generator monitoring module may display an optimization factor or data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator, and/or may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Steven E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams