Mark S Warner

US Patent:

6412650, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Apr 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/558628

Inventors:

Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT

Assignee:

Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Edina MN

International Classification:

B65D 600

US Classification:

220 412, 220564, 220581

Abstract:

Closure modules are coupled to and enclose ends of a multi-cell pressure vessel, especially a multi-cell pressure vessel having arcuate outer wall segments connected by internal web segments that define a plurality of cells in the pressure vessel. The closure modules each have an arcuate surface portion and at least one interfacing surface portion integrally connected at a marginal extent thereof with a marginal extent of the arcuate surface portion. The arcuate surface and interfacing surface portions define a closure module chamber and have peripheral edges. The arcuate surface portion of one of the closure modules abuts contiguously against an interfacing surface portion of an adjacent one of the closure modules. The closure modules are particularly useful for use with multi-cell tanks and vessel bodies, especially tanks and vessels suitable for storing liquid propane.

US Patent:

RE41142, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/113135

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT, US
Darrel G. Turner - Perry UT, US
Richard K. Kunz - North Ogden UT, US
Mark J. Warner - Brigham City UT, US
Kevin W. Davis - Ogden UT, US
F. Edward Wolcott - Providence UT, US
John D. Bennett - Brigham City UT, US

Assignee:

Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B65D 8/00

US Classification:

220581, 220586, 220 232, 220562, 220564

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas (“CNG”) includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.

US Patent:

55642721, Oct 15, 1996

Filed:

Jul 29, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/282990

Inventors:

Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Wayne E. Berndt - North Ogden UT
O. N. Thompson - Logan UT
Scott W. Lauritzen - Hyrum UT
Kevin W. Davis - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Thiokol Corporation - Ogden UT

International Classification:

F02K 900

US Classification:

60223

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a novel pressure vessel and process for manufacturing the pressure vessel. In one embodiment, the invention includes a case for a rocket motor which includes a cylindrical, metal shell which has been configured with a plurality of slots positioned in axially extending rows. A fiber reinforced plastic layer is attached to the metal shell. Each slot has a length (L) and is separated by adjacent slots in the same row by an axial distance (A) with adjacent rows of slots separated by a circumferential distance (C) and configured such that L+A. gtoreq. 6C and L. gtoreq. 4A. The method of the invention comprises using a CO. sub. 2 laser to cut a keyhole in the shell and then cutting axially outwardly from the keyhole to form the slot, resulting in slots having a width equal to the cutting width of the laser. The beam is then defocused and used to heat a portion of the metal shell surrounding the ends of each slot to produce a tempered zone.

US Patent:

60953675, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Sep 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/718611

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT
Richard Kunz - North Ogden UT
Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Kevin Davis - Ogden UT
Edward Wolcott - Providence UT
Darrel Turner - Brigham City UT
John Bennett - Brigham City UT

Assignee:

Cordant Technologies Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B65D 800

US Classification:

220581

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas ("CNG") includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.

US Patent:

62207792, Apr 24, 2001

Filed:

Mar 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/263212

Inventors:

Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Michael D Blair - North Ogden UT

Assignee:

Cordant Technologies Inc.

International Classification:

B65D 804

US Classification:

403381

Abstract:

A joint is disclosed for connecting extruded segments to form a container, such as a pressure vessel for storing liquid propane. In cross section, joint includes a pair of symmetrical tabs, each tab configured at the end of adjacent arcuate outer wall segments. Tabs are configured for contiguous engagement to form a boss having a proximate neck portion and a distal body portion. Joint also includes a retaining member configured at the end of an internal web segment. Retaining member is configured to capture boss. A sealing weld is utilized to seal the adjacent tabs at exposed seam.

US Patent:

55776302, Nov 26, 1996

Filed:

Feb 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/382502

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT
Richard Kunz - North Ogden UT
Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Kevin Davis - Ogden UT
Edward Wolcott - Providence UT
Darrel Turner - Brigham City UT
John Bennett - Brigham City UT

Assignee:

Thiokol Corporation - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B65D 800

US Classification:

220581

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas ("CNG") includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.

US Patent:

52247325, Jul 6, 1993

Filed:

Jul 16, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/731004

Inventors:

Charles Y. Warner - Orem UT
John J. Gordon - Provo UT
Ralph C. Warner - Salt Lake City UT
Mark H. Warner - Provo UT
Karl H. Wenger - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B60R 2122

US Classification:

280730

Abstract:

An inflatable protective system provides cushioning and containment for the head, thorax, and pelvis of an occupant of a vehicle during side impact of the vehicle by another object. The system includes an inflatable bag that is attached to a mounting plate, which extends over the lower section of a side panel assembly of the vehicle. The inflatable bag includes an upper portion foldable into a stowed position facing the occupant's thorax when seated on the seat. A deployment envelope including at least one sheet of bearing material and at least one sheet of friction reducing material is sandwiched between the bag and a cushioning panel, which is detachably connected to an inner side of the side panel assembly, to enhance the smooth deployment of the bag. An inflator responsive to an impact against the side panel assembly inflates the lower portion of the bag, which expands laterally toward the thorax and pelvis of the occupant to form a shock absorbent cushion and barrier for restraining the occupant's thorax and pelvis from moving into the side panel assembly. The entire cushioning panel is propelled across the lateral spacing between the side panel assembly and the seat toward the occupant to make initial cushioned contact with the seat and the occupant and to initiate lateral movement of the occupant away from the side panel assembly.