Patents by Inventor THOMAS HOLBECHE

THOMAS HOLBECHE 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: 20260079072
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for compressed fluid vessel monitoring can permit a user to more easily order replacement vessels, monitor use, monitor inventory and return empty vessels. Embodiments can utilize a collar connectable to a vessel to help facilitate such functionality. The collar can be adapted to transmit signals to a data processing system. The data processing system can be adapted to permit a user to track the location and fill status of the vessel as well as order a replacement vessel and disposal or return of an empty vessel. Instrumented vessels can also convey sensor data to help identify a leak condition or other condition of the vessel. In some embodiments, the data processing system can be adapted for integration into a user's inventory system and/or purchasing system as well as a supplier's system to facilitate communications concerning vessel fill status, reorder, and/or vessel return.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Applicant: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, David Bryant, Thomas Holbeche, Stephen Mellor, Phil Tranter, Csaba Alfoldi, Craig Hunt, Matthew Isbell
  • Patent number: 12529621
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for compressed fluid vessel monitoring can permit a user to more easily order replacement vessels, monitor use, monitor inventory and return empty vessels. Embodiments can utilize a collar connectable to a vessel to help facilitate such functionality. The collar can be adapted to transmit signals to a data processing system. The data processing system can be adapted to permit a user to track the location and fill status of the vessel as well as order a replacement vessel and disposal or return of an empty vessel. Instrumented vessels can also convey sensor data to help identify a leak condition or other condition of the vessel. In some embodiments, the data processing system can be adapted for integration into a user's inventory system and/or purchasing system as well as a supplier's system to facilitate communications concerning vessel fill status, reorder, and/or vessel return.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, David Bryant, Thomas Holbeche, Stephen Mellor, Phil Tranter, Csaba Alfoldi, Craig Hunt, Matthew Isbell
  • Publication number: 20240044738
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for compressed fluid vessel monitoring can permit a user to more easily order replacement vessels, monitor use, monitor inventory and return empty vessels. Embodiments can utilize a collar connectable to a vessel to help facilitate such functionality. The collar can be adapted to transmit signals to a data processing system. The data processing system can be adapted to permit a user to track the location and fill status of the vessel as well as order a replacement vessel and disposal or return of an empty vessel. Instrumented vessels can also convey sensor data to help identify a leak condition or other condition of the vessel. In some embodiments, the data processing system can be adapted for integration into a user's inventory system and/or purchasing system as well as a supplier's system to facilitate communications concerning vessel fill status, reorder, and/or vessel return.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: THOMAS LEE, DAVID BRYANT, THOMAS HOLBECHE, STEPHEN MELLOR, PHIL TRANTER, CSABA ALFOLDI, CRAIG HUNT, MATTHEW ISBELL