Patents by Inventor Billy R. Riggs
Billy R. Riggs 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: 11352805Abstract: A safety portal system for use in existing building, such as schools. The safety portal system includes a first portal section. The first portal section includes a first wall and a second wall, a first open end, a floor portion and a ceiling portion, the at least one open end defined by an outer edge. In addition to the first portal section, the safety portal system includes a second portal section. The second portal section includes a first wall and a second wall, at least one open end, a floor portion and a ceiling portion. The at least one open end of the second portal section is defined by an inner edge that cooperates and engages with the outer edge of the first portal section to create a protective overlap section. A method of installing the safety portal system includes positioning the safety portal system in a desired building and assembling the safety portal system. The safety portal system can then be secured in its desired location within the building.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Safe Portal Tech, LLCInventors: Dwight Hughes, Billy R. Riggs
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Publication number: 20210285250Abstract: A safety portal system for use in existing building, such as schools. The safety portal system includes a first portal section. The first portal section includes a first wall and a second wall, a first open end, a floor portion and a ceiling portion, the at least one open end defined by an outer edge. In addition to the first portal section, the safety portal system includes a second portal section. The second portal section includes a first wall and a second wall, at least one open end, a floor portion and a ceiling portion. The at least one open end of the second portal section is defined by an inner edge that cooperates and engages with the outer edge of the first portal section to create a protective overlap section. A method of installing the safety portal system includes positioning the safety portal system in a desired building and assembling the safety portal system. The safety portal system can then be secured in its desired location within the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Dwight Hughes, Billy R. Riggs
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Patent number: 10968709Abstract: A transportation apparatus is described herein that comprises a lifting apparatus having a support structure, a base portion and a scissor-lift device disposed between the support structure and the base portion. The scissor-lift device having a first arm having a first end and a second end pivotally connected to a second arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm is hingedly connected to the base portion and the second end of the first arm is slidably engaged with the support structure. Similarly, the first end of the second arm is slidably engaged with the base portion and the second end of the second arm is hingedly connected to the support structure. A method of raising centrifuge equipment to a desired height via the lifting apparatus is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: White's Equipment Rental, LLCInventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall
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Publication number: 20200278071Abstract: A frac manifold support system includes a platform having a slider plate disposed thereon. The system also including a secure container unit secured relative to the slider plate for supporting a studded cross or studded block. The system further includes a selectively secure container unit slidably disposed on the slider plate for supporting a studded cross or studded block and a driving device for moving the selectively secure container unit towards and away from the secure container unit. A method for accessing various parts of the frac manifold support system includes the step of unsecuring a spacer spool from a studded block or studded cross to gain access to a desired area for maintenance. The method also includes the step of creating a first section of the frac manifold support system and a second section of the frac manifold support system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: David Droke, Billy R. Riggs
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Patent number: 10646812Abstract: A method of using a separation apparatus, the separation apparatus including a fluid chamber and an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud. The separation apparatus can also include an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber and a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber. Furthermore, the separation apparatus includes at least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: White's Equipment Rental, LLCInventors: Billy R. Riggs, Buckly Binder
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Patent number: 10556195Abstract: A separation apparatus that includes a weir tank having a plurality of cells and fluid removal apparatus for each cell to remove the fluid from each cell. The fluid removal apparatus includes an actuator and an extension arm whose movement is caused by the actuator. In addition to the actuator and the extension arm, the fluid removal apparatus includes a plunger attached to the extension arm for selectively engaging a first opening in each cell. Furthermore, a method of removing fluid from the separation apparatus via the fluid removal apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: White's Equipment Rental, LLCInventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall
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Publication number: 20190195036Abstract: A transportation apparatus is described herein that comprises a lifting apparatus having a support structure, a base portion and a scissor-lift device disposed between the support structure and the base portion. The scissor-lift device having a first arm having a first end and a second end pivotally connected to a second arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm is hingedly connected to the base portion and the second end of the first arm is slidably engaged with the support structure. Similarly, the first end of the second arm is slidably engaged with the base portion and the second end of the second arm is hingedly connected to the support structure. A method of raising centrifuge equipment to a desired height via the lifting apparatus is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall
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Patent number: 10260296Abstract: A transportation apparatus is described herein that comprises a lifting apparatus having a support structure, a base portion and a scissor-lift device disposed between the support structure and the base portion. The scissor-lift device having a first arm having a first end and a second end pivotally connected to a second arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm is hingedly connected to the base portion and the second end of the first arm is slidably engaged with the support structure. Similarly, the first end of the second arm is slidably engaged with the base portion and the second end of the second arm is hingedly connected to the support structure. A method of raising centrifuge equipment to a desired height via the lifting apparatus is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: White's Equipment Rental, LLCInventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall
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Publication number: 20180304190Abstract: A method of using a separation apparatus, the separation apparatus including a fluid chamber and an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud. The separation apparatus can also include an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber and a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber. Furthermore, the separation apparatus includes at least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: BILLY R. RIGGS, Buckly Binder
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Patent number: 10029203Abstract: A method of using a separation apparatus, the separation apparatus including a fluid chamber and an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud. The separation apparatus can also include an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber and a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber. Furthermore, the separation apparatus includes at least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: White's Equipment Rental, LLCInventors: Billy R. Riggs, Buckly Binder
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Publication number: 20170203248Abstract: A method of using a separation apparatus, the separation apparatus including a fluid chamber and an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud. The separation apparatus can also include an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber and a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber. Furthermore, the separation apparatus includes at least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Billy R. Riggs, Buckly Binder
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Publication number: 20170182434Abstract: A separation apparatus that includes a weir tank having a plurality of cells and fluid removal apparatus for each cell to remove the fluid from each cell. The fluid removal apparatus includes an actuator and an extension arm whose movement is caused by the actuator. In addition to the actuator and the extension arm, the fluid removal apparatus includes a plunger attached to the extension arm for selectively engaging a first opening in each cell. Furthermore, a method of removing fluid from the separation apparatus via the fluid removal apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall
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Publication number: 20170120792Abstract: A transportation apparatus is described herein that comprises a lifting apparatus having a support structure, a base portion and a scissor-lift device disposed between the support structure and the base portion. The scissor-lift device having a first arm having a first end and a second end pivotally connected to a second arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm is hingedly connected to the base portion and the second end of the first arm is slidably engaged with the support structure. Similarly, the first end of the second arm is slidably engaged with the base portion and the second end of the second arm is hingedly connected to the support structure. A method of raising centrifuge equipment to a desired height via the lifting apparatus is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Billy R. Riggs, Christopher L. Kuykendall