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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7415990 | Headpiece for fueling systems The invention relates to a headpiece (01) for movable or fixed-position fueling systems (02) having a coupling member (03) for connection to a tank, in which multiple rigid pipe segments (06, 09, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22) are provided and in wh... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7387140 | Method and system for the quick refill of an irritant dispenser A system and method for quickly refilling a pressurized irritant dispenser is disclosed. In the system and method, either the dispensing nozzle or the connection between the dispensing nozzle and the valve assembly is replaced with a quick connect fitting. The quick... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360367 | Apparatus for cryogenic fluids having floating liquefaction unit and floating regasification unit connected by shuttle vessel, and cryogenic fluid methods Methods and systems for transportation of a cryogenic fluid. The system includes a floating liquefaction unit receiving a gas from a source, a shuttle vessel for carrying liquefied gas away from the liquefaction unit, and a floating regasification unit for receiving... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350826 | Conduit assembly A conduit assembly, such as an electrical conduit assembly, includes a flexible convoluted tube having a non-conductive fluoropolymer interior and a conductive carbon exterior that decreases the electrical resistance of the tube. A fitting is secured to an end of th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322308 | Mooring apparatus with moveable ballast weight A mooring apparatus for mooring first and second vessels, (1, 7) together in a heavy seaway ofFshore is described. The apparatus is for tandem mooring using soft yoke technology. The apparatus consists of a rigid arm (2) with a longitudinal axis and fi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322387 | Reception, processing, handling and distribution of hydrocarbons and other fluids An integrated energy hub facility capable of bringing together all aspects of hydrocarbon and other fluid product movement under controlled conditions applicable to the reception, storage, processing, collection and transmission downstream is provided. Input to the ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318319 | Apparatus for cryogenic fluids having floating liquefaction unit and floating regasification unit connected by shuttle vessel, and cryogenic fluid methods Methods and systems for transportation of a cryogenic fluid. The system includes a floating liquefaction unit receiving a gas from a source, a shuttle vessel for carrying liquefied gas away from the liquefaction unit, and a floating regasification unit for receiving... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309047 | Systems and methods for controlling flexible communication links used for aircraft refueling Systems and methods for controlling flexible communication links used for aircraft refueling are disclosed. A system in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes a support configured to be carried by an aerial refueling aircraft, and a motion control devi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299835 | Apparatus for transferring a fluid between a transport vessel and a storage station An apparatus for transferring a fluid product between a fluid transport vessel and a storage vessel includes a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the two vessels. The tubular arrangement includes a flexible transfer pipe hanging freely between ends ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293587 | Portable fuel assembly A portable fuel assembly has a holder that securely holds a fuel pump, at least one tool and at least one spare part, while at the same time having a base, which may be attached to a fuel container in order to transport fuel for a remote controlled vehicle to a desi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289877 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is to provide a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions wherein the system includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals including identification indicia from a remote commun... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7204269 | Articulated mast for movable concrete pumps A mobile concrete pump comprising at least five mast arms (1 to 7) which are pivotable relative to each other about horizontal rotation axes (B to G). The first respective mast arm is hinged to a mast block (22) so as to be pivotable about a hor... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188807 | Refueling booms with multiple couplings and associated methods and systems Refueling booms with multiple couplings, and associated methods and systems, are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a deployable boom carrying a refueling passage. A first coupler carried by the boom can be operatively co... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185685 | Head piece for refueling systems The invention pertains to a head piece (01) with a refueling coupler (02) for being connected to a tank, wherein several rigid pipe sections (03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08) are provided for conveying the fuel, wherein the pipe sections (03, 04, 05, ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179144 | Off-shore mooring and fluid transfer system Apparatus for transferring cryogenic fluid from a first vessel (5) to a second vessel in an offshore environment. The apparatus includes a semi-submersible floating dock with variable buoyancy structure (14, 15) operable to alter the draught of the doc... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174931 | Liquefied gas transfer installation and use thereof The invention concerns a liquefied gas transfer installation, in particular for liquefied natural gas, adapted to transfer liquefied gas between two surface tanks and distally spaced apart. The installation comprises a transfer line. The transfer line is immersed in... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174930 | Connector for articulated hydrocarbon fluid transfer arm A hydrocarbon transfer system includes a first structure carrying an articulated arm. The system has at a free end a first connector part, and a vessel comprising a second connector part, wherein each connector part comprises a housing with at least two fluid ducts ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7147021 | System for transfer of a fluid product, particularly liquefied natural gas, between a transport vehicle, such as a ship, and an installation for receiving or supplying this product A device for transferring a product between a ship and a fixed installation. The device is supported at one end by a support structure and the other end is capable of being connected to the ship's manifold. The support structure includes a boom carrying a transfer p... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147022 | Assembly with articulated arm for loading and unloading products, in particular fluid products The invention concerns an assembly comprising balanced loading and unloading arm (14) installed at a first location and having articulated pipeline arms (15, 16) mounted through one of its end on a base (18) and provided at the other of its ends... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141099 | Flare tank apparatus for degassing drilling fluid A flare tank apparatus for separating combustible gases from a mixture of such gases and a liquid, for example combustible gases in drilling fluid from an oil or gas drill string. The apparatus has an inlet conduit having two or more connectors which permit componen... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140617 | Sealing ring for an intake manifold A seal of an annular shape comprising a top bead and a side bead that are tilted inwardly at predetermined angles. The top bead and side bead are integrally formed such that a force exerted on the side bead allows the side bead to cooperate with the top bead to prop... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128094 | Boom utilizing composite material construction The present invention is a boom system comprising a first boom section having a distal end and a proximal end. A second boom section includes a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end of the second boom section is rotatably coupled to the distal end ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7119460 | Floating power generation system A system for using natural gas to safely provide large amounts (at least 30 megawatts) of electricity to consumers. The system includes a floating generating vessel (110) that lies offshore and carries one or more turbine-generator sets (114, 116) that... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7086276 | Temperature correction method and subsystem for automotive evaporative leak detection systems A method and sensor or sensor subsystem permit improved evaporative leak detection in an automotive fuel system. The sensor or sensor subsystem computes temperature-compensated pressure values, thereby eliminating or reducing false positive or other adverse results ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082972 | Fuel delivery nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle has a body with a spout, which together define a passageway for flow of fuel from a hose connected to a fuel dispenser, through the spout, and into a vehicle fuel tank fill pipe. A boot surrounding the spout defines an outer rim that engages... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080673 | Quick LNG offloading A system of the type wherein LNG from a tanker (30) is offloaded to a moored vessel (16), which has a regas unit (36) which heats the LNG to transform it into gaseous hydrocarbons, and which has a pump unit (38) that pumps the gaseous hyd... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073457 | Duplex yoke mooring system An offshore offloading system for hydrocarbon products from a storage station such as an LNG/FPSO to a shuttle vessel. The system includes a yoke mooring arrangement having a yoke and a connection assembly. One end of the yoke is selectively disconnectable to the sh... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066219 | Hydrocarbon fluid transfer system The invention relates to a fluid transfer system, in particular for LNG in which an articulated vertical and horizontal mooring arm are suspended from a support on the processing vessel. Independently moveable ducts, for instance cryogenic hard piping are placed par... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040301 | Fuel system with integrated pressure management A fuel system supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The fuel system includes an integrated pressure management system managing pressure and detecting leaks in the fuel system. The integrated pressure management system also performs a leak dia... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025084 | Integrated pressure management system for a fuel system An integrated pressure management system manages pressure and detects leaks in a fuel system. The integrated pressure management system also performs a leak diagnostic for the head space in a fuel tank, a canister that collects volatile fuel vapors from the head spa... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7027890 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions, which includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals, including identification indicia from a remote communications unit associat... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020541 | Fuel dispensing system for cash customers The present invention is a fuel dispensing system for enhancing cash transactions, which includes a fuel dispenser associated with a control system and a receiver adapted to receive signals, including identification indicia from a remote communications unit associat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013937 | Apparatus and process for mining of minerals Apparatus for transporting mineral from a point of mining to a remote location, the apparatus including a mobile mineral breaker rig (MBR) having a mineral outlet, the rig including a fluid inlet pipe for receiving conveying fluid, a mineral inlet for introducing mi... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000873 | Microscope stand having balancing device The invention relates to a stand having a pivotable support arm (2) and a balance weight (AG), in which the balance weight (AG) acts via a cable pull (24) for the weight compensation of the load (G), the balance weight (AG) being arranged in the area o... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983763 | Telescoping boom with moving flexible 180° bend The invention relates to a distributor device for thick matter, especially for concrete. The distributor device (16) comprises a concrete distributing boom (18) carrying a conveying conduit (20), which has at least two boom arms (30 to | 01/10/2006 |
| 6976443 | Crude oil transportation system A crude oil transportation system uses a dynamically positionable floating crude oil storage and offloading vessel and a dynamically positionable shuttle tanker. The dynamically positionable floating crude oil storage and offloading vessel is a self-contained unit i... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6973948 | Gas offloading system A system is described for offloading LNG (liquified natural gas) from a tanker for eventual delivery to an onshore gas distribution station. The system includes a floating structure that floats at the sea surface and that is connected to the tanker so they weatherva... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6955134 | Vessel, provided with a gang plank for coupling to an offshore pole structure A vessel provided with a telescopingly extendable gang plank mounted thereon for movement about a vertical axis. A coupling device provided at the free end of the gang plank is adapted to enclose a vertically directed engagement rod on an offshore pole body and thus... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6948538 | Low maintenance balanced fueling crane, sealed counterbalance therefor, fuel drip collector and environmental drain therefor A fueling crane comprises an extensible boom rotatably associated with a pedestal wherein the extensible boom has a first end rotatably affixed to a fuel inlet pipe mounted on the pedestal and a second end terminating in a fueling nozzle. The extensible boom has at ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945286 | Closed loop fluid transfer system for liquid supply and vapor recovery A single-point connection apparatus for a closed fluid transfer delivery system having a mobile dispense to transfers liquid from a chemical delivery vessel to a chemical-receiving device, e.g., a dry cleaning machine, with return flow of vapor therefrom to the deli... | 09/20/2005 |
