BRIAN VON HERZEN
Pilots at Santa Cruz Dr, Minden, NV
License number
Nevada A1975526
Issued Date
May 2016
Expiration Date
May 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1353 Santa Cruz Dr, Minden, NV 89423
Professional information
Rotary Compressor-Expander Systems And Associated Methods Of Use And Manufacture
US Patent:
2011020, Sep 1, 2011
Filed:
Mar 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/038345
Inventors:
Scott R. Frazier - Morrison CO, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
F01K 23/06, F01C 1/22, B23P 15/00
US Classification:
60670, 418 612, 418 1, 29888025
Abstract:
The present technology is directed generally to rotary displacement systems and associated methods of use and manufacture. The systems can be used to compress and/or expand compressible fluids. In some embodiments, the rotary displacement systems include a chamber housing having a pressure-modifying chamber with a first port and a second port, a first passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the first port, and a second passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the second port. The systems can further include a shaft positioned within the chamber housing and rotatable relative to the chamber housing about a rotational axis, and a rotor comprising no more than two lobes. The rotor can be carried by and rotatable relative to the shaft, and can be alternately operable in a first mode in which flow is provided from the first passageway to the second passageway via the chamber and in a second mode in which flow is provided from the second passageway to the first passageway via the chamber.
Rotary Compressor-Expander Systems And Associated Methods Of Use And Manufacture, Including Integral Heat Exchanger Systems
US Patent:
2011020, Sep 1, 2011
Filed:
Mar 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/038360
Inventors:
Scott R. Frazier - Morrison CO, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
F01C 13/00
US Classification:
60645, 60684
Abstract:
The present technology is directed generally to rotary displacement systems and associated methods of use and manufacture. The systems can be used to compress and/or expand compressible fluids. In some embodiments, the rotary displacement systems include a chamber housing having a pressure-modifying chamber with a first port and a second port, a first passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the first port, and a second passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the second port. The systems can further include a shaft positioned within the chamber housing and rotatable relative to the chamber housing about a rotational axis, and a rotor comprising no more than two lobes. The rotor can be carried by and rotatable relative to the shaft, and can be alternately operable in a first mode in which flow is provided from the first passageway to the second passageway via the chamber and in a second mode in which flow is provided from the second passageway to the first passageway via the chamber.
Rotary Compressor-Expander Systems And Associated Methods Of Use And Manufacture, Including Two-Lobed Rotor Systems
US Patent:
2011021, Sep 8, 2011
Filed:
Mar 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/038358
Inventors:
Scott R. Frazier - Morrison CO, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
John Tandler - Arvada CO, US
Jacob Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Alexander Lau - Vancouver, CA
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
F01C 13/00, F01C 20/00
US Classification:
418 1, 418 5
Abstract:
The present technology is directed generally to rotary displacement systems and associated methods of use and manufacture. The systems can be used to compress and/or expand compressible fluids. In some embodiments, the rotary displacement systems include a chamber housing having a pressure-modifying chamber with a first port and a second port, a first passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the first port, and a second passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the second port. The systems can further include a shaft positioned within the chamber housing and rotatable relative to the chamber housing about a rotational axis, and a rotor comprising no more than two lobes. The rotor can be carried by and rotatable relative to the shaft, and can be alternately operable in a first mode in which flow is provided from the first passageway to the second passageway via the chamber and in a second mode in which flow is provided from the second passageway to the first passageway via the chamber.
Pneumatic Gearbox With Variable Speed Transmission And Associated Systems And Methods
US Patent:
2012011, May 17, 2012
Filed:
Jul 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/183427
Inventors:
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
Scott R. Frazier - Morrison CO, US
Scott R. Frazier - Morrison CO, US
International Classification:
H02K 7/00, F03B 13/12, F03G 7/00, F03D 11/02, F03D 5/00, F03G 6/00
US Classification:
290 1 C, 60325, 60398, 290 55, 290 53
Abstract:
The present technology is directed generally to pneumatic gearbox systems with variable speed transmission and associated systems and methods. In selected embodiments, pneumatic gearbox systems can include a variable input power source and a compressor operatively coupled thereto. The compressor can be configured to compress a fluid at a first cyclic frequency from the variable power input power source. The system can further include a storage vessel in fluid communication with the compressor and an expander in fluid communication with the storage vessel. The storage vessel can be configured to retain a volume of the fluid after compression until the expander draws upon it to expand the fluid at a second cyclic frequency different from the first cyclic frequency. The second cyclic frequency can be configured to synchronize with that of an electrical generator.
Underwater Compressed Fluid Energy Storage System
US Patent:
2011007, Mar 24, 2011
Filed:
Sep 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/889013
Inventors:
Scott Raymond Frazier - Golden CO, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
B65D 88/78
US Classification:
405210
Abstract:
A compressed fluid storage system includes a bi-directional compressor/expander (C/E) unit constructed to compress fluid during a first operational mode and allow expansion of fluid in a second operational mode, a fluid storage system positioned on a sea floor under a body of water, and a piping system positioned between the C/E unit and the fluid storage system and configured to pass fluid between the C/E unit and the fluid storage system.
Apparatus For Storage Vessel Deployment And Method Of Making Same
US Patent:
2011021, Sep 1, 2011
Filed:
Mar 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/038119
Inventors:
Scott Raymond Frazier - Golden CO, US
Jacob Lee Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
Jacob Lee Fitzgerald - Denver CO, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
E02D 5/74, A01B 13/00, B23P 11/00
US Classification:
405224, 172721, 29428
Abstract:
An apparatus for storage vessel deployment includes a plow for deployment of a flexible vessel that includes a body having an outer wall and an inner wall extending along a bore passing through the body. The body also has an intermediate wall extending between the outer wall and the inner wall, wherein a vessel cavity is formed between the inner and outer walls that is configured to receive the flexible vessel in a pre-deployment configuration.
System And Method For Storing Thermal Energy
US Patent:
2012001, Jan 19, 2012
Filed:
Jul 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/183266
Inventors:
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
Scott Raymond Frazier - Morrison CO, US
Scott Raymond Frazier - Morrison CO, US
International Classification:
F24J 3/08
US Classification:
165 45
Abstract:
A thermal energy storage system includes a container positioned within a surrounding body of water and comprising a container wall. The wall has an interior surface exposed to and defining an internal volume of the container and has an exterior surface opposite the interior surface and exposed to the surrounding body of water. The internal volume is substantially full of water, and the container is configured to thermally separate water within the internal volume along the interior surface from water of the surrounding body of water along the exterior surface. A thermal source in thermal communication with the water within the internal volume is configured to transfer a thermal potential to the water within the internal volume.
System And Method To Monitor Powerlines
US Patent:
2014006, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:
Sep 6, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/020518
Inventors:
Brian VON HERZEN - Minden NV, US
Assignee:
MASTINC. - New York NY
International Classification:
G01S 13/08, H04B 3/54
US Classification:
375257, 342123
Abstract:
The invention encompasses a system and method for monitoring a power line. In certain embodiments, a system emits a series of signals that allow for analytic analysis of a power line. For example, by taking multiple signal readings, it is possible to detect an average height reading of a power line and observe long-term trends in the time delay from signal emission to reception of an echo-signal. This allows for accurate measurement of various physical parameters of a power line, for example, the height of the power line above the ground.
System For Underwater Compressed Fluid Energy Storage And Method Of Deploying Same
US Patent:
2011007, Mar 24, 2011
Filed:
Sep 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/888971
Inventors:
Scott Raymond Frazier - Golden CO, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
Brian Von Herzen - Minden NV, US
International Classification:
E02D 29/00
US Classification:
405210
Abstract:
A system and method for underwater compressed fluid energy storage include a compressed fluid storage system that comprises a fluid containment vessel positioned on a floor of a body of water, wherein the fluid containment vessel comprises sediment positioned therein to ballast the vessel on the floor.