Patents by Inventor Andrew Avila

Andrew Avila 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: 9604825
    Abstract: The hoist comprises a crosspiece, an insertion portion, and two folding members. The insertion portion may be inserted into a receiver. The folding members are each positioned near opposite ends of the crosspiece and are pivotally coupled to the crosspiece such that each folding member may be pivoted upward and towards each other. The folding members may be lengthened and shortened. When in a folded position, the folding members are retracted and turned inward so that each folding member aligns parallel to the crosspiece. When in the extended working position, a chain is coupled to a top portion of a vertical extension member to the coupling member such that the folding members are in an upright, lifting position. A winch cable extending from the crosspiece and through a pulley positioned near the coupling member is adapted for lifting an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew Avila
  • Publication number: 20150225212
    Abstract: The hoist comprises a crosspiece, an insertion portion, and two folding members. The insertion portion may be inserted into a receiver. The folding members are each positioned near opposite ends of the crosspiece and are pivotally coupled to the crosspiece such that each folding member may be pivoted upward and towards each other. The folding members may be lengthened and shortened. When in a folded position, the folding members are retracted and turned inward so that each folding member aligns parallel to the crosspiece. When in the extended working position, a chain is coupled to a top portion of a vertical extension member to the coupling member such that the folding members are in an upright, lifting position. A winch cable extending from the crosspiece and through a pulley positioned near the coupling member is adapted for lifting an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew Avila
  • Patent number: 8967995
    Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Danny Edward Griffin, Andrew Avila, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150050603
    Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Danny Edward Griffin, Andrew Avila, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150050604
    Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Danny Edward Griffin, Andrew Avila, JR.