Thompson W Wyper

US Patent:

6655418, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Oct 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/020690

Inventors:

Milton Daniel McGill - La Habra Heights CA 90631
Thompson William Wyper - Fullerton CA 92833

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 1, 141 86, 141 98, 141301, 141 4

Abstract:

A drop tube sealing assembly may contain a riser pipe having a proximal end with internal threads and an underground storage tank spaced apart from the proximate end of the riser pipe. The storage tank may contain a threaded inlet which is positioned atop the tank. A pipe nipple may include a first end in cooperation with the proximal end, an opposite end in cooperation with the threaded inlet, and an annular inner surface that forms a conduit. The inner surface may comprise a female thread section. A drop tube adapter fitting may be concentrically disposed within the pipe nipple. The adapter fitting may contain an outer surface containing external threads in cooperation with the female thread section. A seal in the form of an O-ring may be disposed between the adapter fitting and the pipe nipple. A drop tube having a open end may be coupled to the adapter fitting.

US Patent:

6886388, May 3, 2005

Filed:

Apr 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/421675

Inventors:

M. Daniel McGill - Buena Park CA, US
Thompson W. Wyper - Buena Park CA, US

International Classification:

G01M003/04
F16L055/10

US Classification:

73 405R, 73 492, 73 498, 138 90

Abstract:

A penetration fitting for forming a sealed connection between a conduit and a containment structure in an underground storage tank fueling system is provided that includes a main fitting element for forming a sealed connection to each of the conduit and the containment structure, wherein the main fitting element includes an interstitial space that is in fluid communication with each of the conduit and the containment structure. In one embodiment a monitoring fluid is disposed in the interstitial space and a sensor is used to monitor the level of the monitoring fluid.

US Patent:

7055558, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Oct 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/679988

Inventors:

M. Daniel McGill - La Habra Heights CA, US
Thompson W. Wyper - Fullerton CA, US

International Classification:

B85B 1/04

US Classification:

141 86, 137312

Abstract:

A containment system for a fuel site according to the present invention comprises: a fuel storage tank; at least one fuel line connected to the fuel storage tank; a containment sump associated with the fuel storage tank and encircling the at least one fuel line connected to the fuel storage tank; an opening in the containment sump through which external connections may be made with a remote end of the at least one fuel line; and a removable catch basin adapted to fit into the opening in the containment sump and to fit over and around the remote end of the at least one fuel line such that the catch basin can catch fuel spills from the remote end of the at least one fuel line.

US Patent:

8141577, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881676

Inventors:

Thompson W. Wyper - Stonington CT, US
Milton Daniel McGill - La Habra Heights CA, US

Assignee:

Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F16K 13/10

US Classification:

137254, 1374938

Abstract:

A liquid filled pressure/vacuum valve for underground storage tanks has a body having an inlet coupled to the UST and an outlet coupled to atmosphere. The valve has a suction zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the inlet. The valve has a pressure zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the outlet, with the suction zone in fluid communication with the pressure zone. The valve has a separator disposed in fluid communication with the outlet and the pressure zone, and a fluid that flows between the suction zone and pressure zone. The flow of fluid is determined by an increased force due to a pressure differential between the suction zone and pressure zone.

US Patent:

20120145933, Jun 14, 2012

Filed:

Feb 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/401322

Inventors:

Thompson W. Wyper - Stonington CT, US
M. Daniel McGill - La Habra Heights CA, US

Assignee:

FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F16K 31/12

US Classification:

251 12

Abstract:

A liquid filled pressure/vacuum valve for underground storage tanks has a body having an inlet coupled to the UST and an outlet coupled to atmosphere. The valve has a suction zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the inlet. The valve has a pressure zone disposed in the body and fluidly coupled to the outlet, with the suction zone in fluid communication with the pressure zone. The valve has a separator disposed in fluid communication with the outlet and the pressure zone, and a fluid that flows between the suction zone and pressure zone. The flow of fluid is determined by an increased force due to a pressure differential between the suction zone and pressure zone.

US Patent:

61710296, Jan 9, 2001

Filed:

May 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/076680

Inventors:

Milton D. McGill - La Habra Heights CA
Thompson W. Wyper - Fullerton CA

International Classification:

E02D 700

US Classification:

405249

Abstract:

A method of retrofitting an underground storage tank (UST) wherein the sump is installed without first excavating the tank backfill away from the top of the UST or cutting existing piping associated with the turbine pump and UST. The containment sump wall is a prefabricated cylinder or ring of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The ring is pushed downward into the tank backfill around the turbine pump as backfill material inside the ring is removed. During the installation process, vertical slots are cut into the ring as needed to allow the ring to clear the piping associated with the turbine pump. When the ring is in position around the turbine pump, a sump floor is constructed in place, and bonded to the ring using conventional fiberglass layup technology. Moreover, any piping that penetrates the sump is isolated from the sump wall and floor by means of FRP sleeves, which are bonded to the wall or floor of the sump. Liquid-tight connections between the sleeves and a corresponding pipe are achieved by use of rubber termination boots.

US Patent:

20160318752, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

Apr 28, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/141496

Inventors:

Thompson William Wyper - Buena Park CA, US

Assignee:

Fueling and Service Technologies, Inc. - Buena Park CA

International Classification:

B67D 7/32
B67D 7/04
F16L 3/14
F16L 3/16
F16B 1/00
F16L 3/01

Abstract:

A retractor cord breakaway device is disclosed. The device comprises a first mating portion that holds a hose and a second mating portion that is secured to the end of a retractor cord. The first mating portion is attached to the second mating portion and they are configured to break away from each other when a force greater than a designated force is applied to the hose or between the first mating portion and the second mating portion.