Patents by Inventor Allan John Edwards, IV

Allan John Edwards, 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).

  • Patent number: 11946571
    Abstract: A temporary pipeline protection apparatus. The apparatus includes a cylindrical sleeve having a pair of halves, each of the halves having a pair of opposed edges parallel to an axis of the cylindrical sleeve. A first edge of each pair of edges of the halves are connected together by at least one hinge assembly configured to move among a closed position, an installation and removal position, and a shipping and transportation position. A latch is configured to close the cylindrical sleeve at a second edge of each of the edges when in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Allan John Edwards, IV
  • Patent number: 11339909
    Abstract: A pipeline protection and leveling device for an underground pipeline. The device includes a permeable housing structure having a left side, a right side, a bottom and an open top. An excavator hook lift strap, an upright lift strap, and at least one side lift strap each extend from the permeable housing structure. A top opening closure mechanism is configured to close the open top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Allan John Edwards, IV
  • Publication number: 20200041061
    Abstract: A pipeline protection and leveling device for an underground pipeline. The device includes a permeable housing structure having a left side, a right side, a bottom and an open top. An excavator hook lift strap, an upright lift strap, and at least one side lift strap each extend from the permeable housing structure. A top opening closure mechanism is configured to close the open top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Allan John Edwards, IV