Patents by Inventor Blake R. Masters

Blake R. Masters 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).

  • Systems and methods for supporting tubular members
    Patent number: 9618142
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Mikael W. Smith, Billy L. Griffith
  • Systems and methods for supporting tubular members
    Patent number: 9464735
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING TUBULAR MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20160102784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: AIMS International, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • Apparatus and methods for supporting an elongated member
    Patent number: 9303791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Asset Integrity Management Solutions, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • Systems and methods for supporting tubular members
    Patent number: 9217519
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AN ELONGATED MEMBER
    Publication number: 20150192227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • Apparatus and methods for supporting an elongated member
    Patent number: 8985529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Aims International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING TUBULAR MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20120152870
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Mikael W. Smith, Billy L. Griffith
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AN ELONGATED MEMBER
    Publication number: 20110290952
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING TUBULAR MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20110204202
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith