Patents by Inventor Walter T. Gorman

Walter T. Gorman 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: 20080128029
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that relates to ensuring backup generator fuel availability. The method includes, receiving natural gas at a local backup power generation site via pipeline, compressing the natural gas and then containing the natural gas in compressed form until needed pursuant to power outage. The method further includes regulating the compressed natural gas to a pressure appropriate for a backup generator subsequent to a power outage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: WALTER T. GORMAN LLC
    Inventor: Walter T. Gorman
  • Publication number: 20070221290
    Abstract: The system disclosed herein relates to a tank tag system. The system comprising, a mounting member fixedly attachable to a tank spill containment, at least one rigid member being slidably engaged with the mounting member, and a plate pivotally attached to the at least one rigid member with indicia applied thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: WALTER T. GORMAN LLC
    Inventor: Walter T. Gorman
  • Patent number: 4673926
    Abstract: A liquid pipeline leak detector and containment system comprising an enclosure for a pipeline having a leak detector at the base thereof, said enclosure comprising a transparent or translucent sheet of plastic impermeable to said liquid, e.g. hydrocarbons. Any liquid leakage is contained by the enclosure and the accumulated liquid at the bottom of the enclosure facilitates activation of the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Inventor: Walter T. Gorman
  • Patent number: 4110947
    Abstract: An underground storage tank installation. The excavation is to a predetermined depth to permit placement of a storage tank of desired size therein below ground level. At least a pair of opposing side walls of the excavation are sloped to minimize the danger of collapse. The excavation is provided with a base layer of footing material by appropriate backfill and a double shell storage tank is rested on the base layer in the excavation. Double shell piping conduits and a leak detector is installed between the shell and ground level. Backfill material is placed into the excavation to cover the tank and piping and leak detector structure to a height adjacent ground level. A solid slab is positioned over the tank and the backfill layers with appropriate apertures to permit access to the underground piping conduits and the leak detector. The excavation, backfilling, placement of the tank, piping and detector and pouring of the slab are accomplished without the necessity of personnel entering the excavation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Murgor Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Murray, Walter T. Gorman