Alan R Cordy

Title: Alan R. Cordy: Inventor of Mechanical Joints and Condensate-Recovery Systems.

Introduction

Alan R. Cordy is an inventor associated with Katy, Texas. His patent work addresses mechanical-joint design and systems for recovering condensate from conduits. He holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Cordy’s listed patents include “Mechanical Joints and Process for Using Same” and “Systems and Processes for Recovering a Condensate from a Conduit.”

The mechanical-joint invention can provide an articulated connection between two members. In some embodiments, a support member has an aperture and an inner socket that holds a ball at one end of an arm. The arm extends through the aperture and can rotate around its longitudinal axis, as well as partially rotate around two perpendicular axes passing through the ball’s center.

The condensate-recovery system is designed to collect condensate that accumulates inside a floating conduit. It can include a buoy with a fluid swivel assembly, gas-transfer conduits connecting a vessel storage tank to a gas pipeline, and liquid-transfer conduits connecting a liquid pipeline to the vessel tank. A condensation conduit directs accumulated condensate into a fluid flow path through the swivel assembly or one of the liquid-transfer conduits.

Career Highlights

Cordy’s listed company affiliations include Modec America, Inc. and SOFEC, Inc. The patent descriptions reflect work on articulated mechanical connections and fluid-transfer systems for offshore or vessel-related applications.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Martin Matthew Duensing and Jared E. Cmaidalka.

Conclusion

Alan R. Cordy’s two patents cover distinct engineering challenges: creating flexible mechanical joints and recovering condensate from floating conduit systems.