Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Dennis

Thomas S. Dennis 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).

  • Barrier transport system
    Patent number: 9073474
    Abstract: A system for transporting a barrier having a plurality of barrier modules having passageways extending therethrough by employing a barrier transport vehicle inserted in the passageways to lift the barrier modules and move the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: LINSAY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit A. Dyke, Thomas S. Dennis, Christopher J. Clouser
  • BARRIER TRANSPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150071748
    Abstract: A system for transporting a barrier having a plurality of barrier modules having passageways extending therethrough by employing a barrier transport vehicle inserted in the passageways to lift the barrier modules and move the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: LINDSAY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: GERRIT A. DYKE, THOMAS S. DENNIS, CHRISTOPHER J. CLOUSER
  • Turbulent flow control device for fuel filler pipe
    Patent number: 8087435
    Abstract: Devices and methods for filling fuel tanks are disclosed. Some embodiments include components that reduce the level of turbulence in a fuel stream thereby increasing its flow rate. In some embodiments such anti-turbulence components can include one or more parallel flow vanes for directing the flow of fuel through a fuel filler pipe in a manner that reduces turbulence. Other embodiments may include a vane attached to a bracket in a mouth of the fuel filler pipe for directing the flow of fuel through a bend in the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas S. Dennis
  • TURBULENT FLOW CONTROL DEVICE FOR FUEL FILLER PIPE
    Publication number: 20100101683
    Abstract: Devices and methods for filling fuel tanks are disclosed. Some embodiments include components that reduce the level of turbulence in a fuel stream thereby increasing its flow rate. In some embodiments such anti-turbulence components can include one or more parallel flow vanes for directing the flow of fuel through a fuel filler pipe in a manner that reduces turbulence. Other embodiments may include a vane attached to a bracket in a mouth of the fuel filler pipe for directing the flow of fuel through a bend in the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas S. Dennis