Patents by Inventor Jonathan B. Machin

Jonathan B. Machin 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).

  • Patent number: 10030349
    Abstract: An undersea anchor that includes a frame that is fixed to the seafloor by one or more pile anchors, for example grouted pile anchors. The frame is configured to permit it to function with one or more seabed drills to allow the pile anchor(s) to be installed at an angle relative to horizontal so the pile anchors can take horizontal and vertical loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: John Halkyard, Jonathan B. Machin
  • Publication number: 20150233079
    Abstract: An undersea anchor that includes a frame that is fixed to the seafloor by one or more pile anchors, for example grouted pile anchors. The frame is configured to permit it to function with one or more seabed drills to allow the pile anchor(s) to be installed at an angle relative to horizontal so the pile anchors can take horizontal and vertical loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: John HALKYARD, Jonathan B. MACHIN
  • Patent number: 9051030
    Abstract: An undersea anchor that includes a frame that is fixed to the seafloor by one or more pile anchors, for example grouted pile anchors. The frame is configured to permit it to function with one or more seabed drills to allow the pile anchor(s) to be installed at an angle relative to horizontal so the pile anchors can take horizontal and vertical loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Halkyard, Jonathan B. Machin
  • Publication number: 20110293379
    Abstract: An undersea anchor that includes a frame that is fixed to the seafloor by one or more pile anchors, for example grouted pile anchors. The frame is configured to permit it to function with one or more seabed drills to allow the pile anchor(s) to be installed at an angle relative to horizontal so the pile anchors can take horizontal and vertical loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. HALKYARD, Jonathan B. Machin
  • Patent number: 6719494
    Abstract: An apparatus for burying cables and pipes in soil includes a support structure adapted for movement across a surface of the soil. A water jetting machine is provided for producing a source of pressurized water. At least two jetting arms are in fluid communication with the source of pressurized water. The jetting arms have vertical adjustment structure for varying at least the vertical position of each jetting arm relative to the support structure so as to adjust for varying soil conditions. A method for burying cables and pipes in soil is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Coelexip, S.A.
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Machin
  • Patent number: 6050009
    Abstract: A steerable plow configured for underwater towing along a sea bed. The plow includes a plow body and a soil cutting member attached to the body. The soil cutting member is configured for forming a trench in the sea bed in a forward direction of travel of the plow. A tow member is attached to the body for attaching the plow to a tow cable. The tow member defines an effective tow point which is forward of the cutting member. A steering device is provided for creating a steering moment capable of varying the direction of travel. The steering device is positioned rearwardly relative to said tow member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Coflexip, S.A.
    Inventors: James E. Adamson, Jonathan B. Machin