Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Brockmann

Thomas J. Brockmann 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).

  • Pressure control for improved gas dehydration in systems which employ membrane dryers in intermittent service
    Patent number: 5131929
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for dehumidification of a compressed gas using a membrane cartridge dryer wherein substantially dry gas is provided upon process startup without requiring purging of the membrane cartridge. In the apparatus, a back pressure regulator valve controls the release of compressed gas to the dryer and a check valve controls the release of the dry gas from the dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Permea, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Brockmann, Arthur W. Rice