Patents by Inventor Thelmer A. Rogers

Thelmer A. Rogers 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).

  • Baffle for liquid cargo carrier
    Patent number: 4483454
    Abstract: In a tank for transporting compressed liquified gasses, a rigid baffle is placed at the top of the liquid. This baffle prevents any portion or segment of the liquid from rising above a static level and therefore prevents lateral surging as well as forward and aft surging. One embodiment is a plate-like horizontal baffle and another is a baffle forward of a plurality of vapor traps depending from the top. A clear, open passageway under the baffles provides workmen rapid access to the manhole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Lubbock Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thelmer A. Rogers, Thomas A. Rogers
  • Cryogenic transport
    Patent number: 4000826
    Abstract: A structural tank for carrying cold fluids includes a cylindrical portion and hemispherical heads. The tank is horizontally structurally supported by the heads. The cylindrical portion carries an outside vacuum insulation shell and a vacuum insulation shell is placed inside of the structural heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Inventor: Thelmer A. Rogers