Patents by Inventor Eric Joseph Munstereifel

Eric Joseph Munstereifel 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 ROV MULTITASKING
    Publication number: 20130008151
    Abstract: A remotely operated vehicle system comprises a primary hydraulic system and a multitask interface panel including a hydraulic receptacle in selective fluid communication with the primary hydraulic system. The multitask interface panel is configured for selective connection and disconnection to one or more hydraulically powered devices while the multitask interface panel is subsea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Eric Joseph Munstereifel, John Douglas Hughes
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUBSEA FLUID CONDUIT CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20120328371
    Abstract: A fluid conduit system for coupling a pair of subsea components comprises a fluid conduit. In addition, the system comprises a first quick disconnect member coupled to a first end of the fluid conduit. The first quick disconnect member is configured to releasably mate and engage a second quick disconnect member coupled to one of the pair of subsea components. Further, the system comprises a handle coupled to the first quick disconnect member. The handle is configured to be grasped and manipulated by a subsea ROM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Eric Joseph Munstereifel, Daniel Gutierrez, Luis Javier Gutierrez
  • FLANGE SEPARATION AND RETRIEVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20120273212
    Abstract: A tool for separating a first flange from a second flange comprises an annular body disposed about a central axis and defining a flange capture cavity. In addition, the tool comprises a plurality of circumferentially-spaced wedge members moveably coupled to the body. Further, the tool comprises a first actuation assembly configured to move each wedge member from a first position radially withdrawn from the capture cavity to a second position radially advanced into the capture cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Paul Edward Anderson, Wyatt Chase Breidenthal, Eric Joseph Munstereifel