Patents by Inventor Troy Alan Brown

Troy Alan Brown 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: 8038028
    Abstract: An additional containment system for a fluid containment vessel includes an outer section, an inner section, and a monitoring system. A plurality of independent and distinct zones of interstitial space are positioned between the outer section and the inner section. The monitoring system is connected to and separately monitors a pressure in each of the zones. A divider plate is attached to both the inner section and the outer section and divides a first zone from a second zone. Upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system provides an indication as to the leak being in the outer section or in the inner section, and upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system also provides an indication as to which of the zones the leak is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: General Holdings Co.
    Inventor: Troy Alan Brown
  • Publication number: 20090100910
    Abstract: An additional containment system for a fluid containment vessel includes an outer section, an inner section, and a monitoring system. A plurality of independent and distinct zones of interstitial space are positioned between the outer section and the inner section. The monitoring system is connected to and separately monitors a pressure in each of the zones. A divider plate is attached to both the inner section and the outer section and divides a first zone from a second zone. Upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system provides an indication as to the leak being in the outer section or in the inner section, and upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system also provides an indication as to which of the zones the leak is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL HOLDINGS CO.
    Inventor: Troy Alan Brown
  • Patent number: 7494024
    Abstract: An additional containment system for a fluid containment vessel includes an outer section, an inner section, and a monitoring system. A plurality of independent and distinct zones of interstitial space are positioned between the outer section and the inner section. The monitoring system is connected to and separately monitors a pressure in each of the zones. A divider plate is attached to both the inner section and the outer section and divides a first zone from a second zone. Upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system provides an indication as to the leak being in the outer section or in the inner section, and upon detecting a leak, the monitoring system also provides an indication as to which of the zones the leak is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: General Holdings Co.
    Inventor: Troy Alan Brown
  • Patent number: 7290676
    Abstract: A lining system for a fluid containment vessel having an outer section with a floor surface and a vertical surface. The inner section is attached to the outer section so that interstitial space exists between the outer section and the inner section and a continuous negative pressure exists in the interstitial space. The floor surface is formed from a cost saving template. The vessel is divided into at least two independently sealed portions. The inner section includes a shell skirt that reaches a critical height within the vessel to reduce the effects of corrosion and to avoid stresses on the vertical surface. A flushing mechanism allows the area to be purged of any leaked material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Troy Alan Brown