Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPHER W. FONTENOT

CHRISTOPHER W. FONTENOT 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).

  • Method and apparatus for clamping flanges and other connections
    Patent number: 10197199
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher W. Fontenot
  • Method and apparatus for clamping flanges and other connections
    Patent number: 9863562
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher W. Fontenot
  • Method and Apparatus for Clamping Flanges and Other Connections
    Publication number: 20170363233
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher W. Fontenot
  • Method and apparatus for clamping flanges and other connections
    Patent number: 9719619
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher W. Fontenot
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING FLANGES AND OTHER CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20170184231
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER W. FONTENOT
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING FLANGES AND OTHER CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20160131288
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher W. Fontenot
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING FLANGES AND OTHER CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20150130180
    Abstract: A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER W. FONTENOT