Patents by Inventor Billy L. Griffith
Billy L. Griffith 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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Patent number: 10711405Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Publication number: 20190186079Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. d/b/a AIMS INTERNATIONALInventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Patent number: 10208430Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Patent number: 9618142Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting one or more tubular members are provided. The system can include a frame and one or more flexible support members, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends and the second ends can be connected to the frame to provide one or more supports for one or more tubular members.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Mikael W. Smith, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9464735Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9458586Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20160102784Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: AIMS International, Inc.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9303791Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Asset Integrity Management Solutions, L.L.C.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9217519Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150192227Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8985529Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Aims International, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150003917Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: VIV SUPPRESSION, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8834070Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8622657Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8579546Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing vortex induced vibration are provided. An apparatus for reducing vortex induced vibration can include a first body at least partially disposed within a second body. The first body can be made of a material having more weight per linear foot than the second body. The apparatus can also include one or more helical fins.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: VIV Supression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20130064607Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8297883Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20120243944Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: VIV SUPPRESSION, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20120152870Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting one or more tubular members are provided. The system can include a frame and one or more flexible support members, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends and the second ends can be connected to the frame to provide one or more supports for one or more tubular members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Mikael W. Smith, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20110290952Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith