Patents by Inventor Albert E. Butterfield, IV
Albert E. Butterfield, IV has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240025019Abstract: An alignment tool is used to install an instrument onto a vessel. The alignment tool includes a semicylindrical body having an inner surface, an outer surface, a process end surface, and an instrument end surface. The inner surface comprises a process bearing surface, an instrument bearing surface, and a ring bearing disposed between the process bearing surface and the instrument bearing surface. The ring bearing comprises a first fastener aperture, a second fastener aperture, and a ring bearing surface having an alignment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Albert E. Butterfield, IV, Jason Frederick Riede
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Patent number: 11577368Abstract: A valve extension tool is configured to operate a hand wheel of a valve. The valve extension tool includes a handle configured for operation by a first operator and a pipe assembly connected to the handle. The pipe assembly includes a proximal pipe segment connected to the handle, a crank connected to the proximal pipe segment and configured for operation by a second operator, and a distal pipe segment connected to the crank. In addition, the valve extension tool includes a front pipe segment connected to the distal pipe segment of the pipe assembly. Further, the valve extension tool includes a joint connected to the front pipe segment, wherein the joint is configured to engage a hand wheel of a valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Patent number: 11486513Abstract: A portable valve handwheel tool includes a main drive arm that is configured to rotate a valve handwheel. The main drive arm includes a first drive spoke having a first retainer configured to engage a first spoke of the valve handwheel. The main drive arm further includes a first plate and a drive hub that extends from a broad side of the first plate of the main drive arm. The portable valve handwheel tool also includes a second drive arm having a second drive spoke with a second retainer. The second retainer is configured to engage a second spoke of the valve handwheel. The second drive arm further includes a second plate having a second center hole that allows the drive hub to pass therethrough. The portable valve handwheel tool also includes a locking mechanism that attaches the main drive arm to the second drive arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Patent number: 11469584Abstract: A portable wire management ring configured to secure wires. The wire management ring includes an outer housing that has an outer housing base in a ring shape, the outer housing including a wire clamping region that is disposed along a circumference of the outer housing, and an outer housing cover that is attached to the outer housing base. The wire management ring also includes an inner securing ring that is disposed within the outer housing base. The inner securing ring includes a plurality of notches that are configured to secure a plurality of wires passing through the wire management ring, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Patent number: 11441709Abstract: A restraint system configured to stabilize catalyst loading tubes. The restraint system includes a first restraint that has a first collar portion and a second collar portion. The restraint system further includes a first fastener configured to attach the first collar portion to a first tube segment and a second fastener configured to attach the second collar portion to the first tube segment. The restraint system also includes a first linkage having a first end and a second end, and a second linkage having a first end and a second end. The restraint system includes a second restraint having a third collar portion and a fourth collar portion. The restraint system further includes a third fastener and a fourth fastener. The first ends of the first and second linkage couple to the first restraint and the second ends of the first and second linkage couple to the second restraint.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Albert E. Butterfield, IV, Christopher Robert Oliver, Anthony Colgan Mullek, Gregory Alexander Mullek
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Patent number: 11434080Abstract: A tank cover lifting tool is configured to remove or attach tank covers. The tank cover lifting tool includes a handle center support, a first handle connected to one end of the handle center support, and a second handle connected to another end of the handle center support. In addition, the tank cover lifting tool includes a first lifting block that is locked on the handle center support and that is configured to engage a first tank cover handle of a tank cover. Further, the tank cover lifting tool includes a second lifting block that is locked on the handle center support and that is configured to engage a second tank cover handle of the tank cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Patent number: 11415593Abstract: A portable air fan measurement tool that is configured to measure air flow and air temperature. The air fan measurement tool includes a base comprising a magnet, the magnet being configured to attach the base to an air fan ring of an air fan. The portable air fan measurement tool also includes a vertical support having a first end configured to engage the base. The portable air fan measurement tool further includes an angular support having a first end configured to engage the vertical support and a horizontal support having a first end configured to engage a second end of the angular support. Moreover, the portable air fan measurement tool includes a boom having a first end configured to engage a second end of the vertical support and a second end of the horizontal support, and a plurality of air fan measurement devices that are disposed on the boom.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Albert E. Butterfield, IV, Jeffrey Brandon Dooley, Ronald W. Hill, Ian Addington Luna
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Publication number: 20220228682Abstract: A restraint system configured to stabilize catalyst loading tubes. The restraint system includes a first restraint that has a first collar portion and a second collar portion. The restraint system further includes a first fastener configured to attach the first collar portion to a first tube segment and a second fastener configured to attach the second collar portion to the first tube segment. The restraint system also includes a first linkage having a first end and a second end, and a second linkage having a first end and a second end. The restraint system includes a second restraint having a third collar portion and a fourth collar portion. The restraint system further includes a third fastener and a fourth fastener. The first ends of the first and second linkage couple to the first restraint and the second ends of the first and second linkage couple to the second restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Albert E. Butterfield, IV, Christopher Robert Oliver, Anthony Colgan Mullek, Gregory Alexander Mullek
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Publication number: 20220185632Abstract: A tank cover lifting tool is configured to remove or attach tank covers. The tank cover lifting tool includes a handle center support, a first handle connected to one end of the handle center support, and a second handle connected to another end of the handle center support. In addition, the tank cover lifting tool includes a first lifting block that is locked on the handle center support and that is configured to engage a first tank cover handle of a tank cover. Further, the tank cover lifting tool includes a second lifting block that is locked on the handle center support and that is configured to engage a second tank cover handle of the tank cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Publication number: 20220176519Abstract: A valve extension tool is configured to operate a hand wheel of a valve. The valve extension tool includes a handle configured for operation by a first operator and a pipe assembly connected to the handle. The pipe assembly includes a proximal pipe segment connected to the handle, a crank connected to the proximal pipe segment and configured for operation by a second operator, and a distal pipe segment connected to the crank. In addition, the valve extension tool includes a front pipe segment connected to the distal pipe segment of the pipe assembly. Further, the valve extension tool includes a joint connected to the front pipe segment, wherein the joint is configured to engage a hand wheel of a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Publication number: 20220128169Abstract: A portable valve handwheel tool includes a main drive arm that is configured to rotate a valve handwheel. The main drive arm includes a first drive spoke having a first retainer configured to engage a first spoke of the valve handwheel. The main drive arm further includes a first plate and a drive hub that extends from a broad side of the first plate of the main drive arm. The portable valve handwheel tool also includes a second drive arm having a second drive spoke with a second retainer. The second retainer is configured to engage a second spoke of the valve handwheel. The second drive arm further includes a second plate having a second center hole that allows the drive hub to pass therethrough. The portable valve handwheel tool also includes a locking mechanism that attaches the main drive arm to the second drive arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Patent number: 10099074Abstract: Disclosed is a fall protection device, and methods and systems for using the device, that can be attached to a structural beam at elevated heights. The device includes an upper component and a lower component adapted to fit together around the structural beam, and a pair of quick release pins for passing through a pair of transverse openings in the upper component and the lower component. The upper component has a generally L-shaped profile and includes a horizontal leg having a slot in the lower surface along the length thereof for receiving an upper portion of the lower component having a thickness less than the slot thickness. The device includes at least one transverse opening through the upper and/or lower component for tying off one or more safety lines. The upper and/or lower component includes vertically and horizontally oriented rollers for moving the device along the structural beam when attached.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV
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Publication number: 20180256927Abstract: Disclosed is a fall protection device, and methods and systems for using the device, that can be attached to a structural beam at elevated heights. The device includes an upper component and a lower component adapted to fit together around the structural beam, and a pair of quick release pins for passing through a pair of transverse openings in the upper component and the lower component. The upper component has a generally L-shaped profile and includes a horizontal leg having a slot in the lower surface along the length thereof for receiving an upper portion of the lower component having a thickness less than the slot thickness. The device includes at least one transverse opening through the upper and/or lower component for tying off one or more safety lines. The upper and/or lower component includes vertically and horizontally oriented rollers for moving the device along the structural beam when attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Albert E. Butterfield, IV