Michael Shayne Webber

US Patent:

20200062580, Feb 27, 2020

Filed:

Aug 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/535510

Inventors:

- Farmington CT, US
Michael Webber - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

B67D 7/36
B67D 7/04

Abstract:

A distribution station includes a plurality of pneumatic valves on a mobile structure. Each pneumatic valve is situated between a manifold and a reel of a plurality of reels. A plurality of secondary valves are connected by an air or gas line to corresponding ones of the pneumatic valves. Each secondary valve is operable between open and closed positions to permit air or gas flow to the corresponding pneumatic valve to open and close the pneumatic valve. A controller is configured to individually open and close the secondary valves responsive to fluid level sensors.

US Patent:

20160282002, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Nov 7, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/035204

Inventors:

- Austin TX, US
Michael E. Webber - Austin TX, US
Joshua D. Rhodes - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

F24F 5/00

Abstract:

An integrated thermal energy and rainwater storage system for reducing peak electrical demand by air conditioning systems. Such a system includes a water conveyance system for collecting and conveying water to a storage tank for storing rainwater, where the rainwater functions as a lower temperature thermal reservoir while it is being held and awaiting use. The system further includes a residential air conditioning system with an air-cooled condenser unit along with an additional water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger connected to the storage tank on one side, and on the other side connected into the refrigerant lines with reconfigurable flow paths and actuated valves to control the discharging and recharging of the thermal energy storage. The lower temperature and better heat transfer capabilities of the rainwater improve operating efficiency and reduce power consumption of the compressor when used instead of the air-cooled condenser during the hottest hours of the day.