Patents by Inventor Galen R. Clark, II
Galen R. Clark, II 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: 9919370Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Patent number: 9631337Abstract: An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 9599253Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Patent number: 9446535Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Publication number: 20160069038Abstract: An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Publication number: 20150314468Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 9145749Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Patent number: 9103088Abstract: An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 9028172Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Publication number: 20140321919Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8696245Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Publication number: 20140000431Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8616811Abstract: A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Ames Lafferty, Clint Musemeche, Clayton Claxton
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Patent number: 8475081Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8465227Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Patent number: 8109693Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Publication number: 20110290091Abstract: An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Publication number: 20110138983Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 7922424Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Publication number: 20100278602Abstract: A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Ames Lafferty, Clint Musemeche, Clayton Claxton