Patents by Inventor Justin Bunch

Justin Bunch 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).

  • Pipe handling assembly
    Patent number: 9422779
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pipe handling assembly is disclosed. A pipe handling assembly is provided that has a pusher member, trough, and elevation feature. A pipe component is transported from a first position of the trough to a second position with the pusher member. The pipe component is elevated to a predetermined height through engagement with the elevation feature that is stationary during the pipe component's movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Bunch
  • Pipe handling system
    Patent number: 8827628
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pipe handling system is disclosed. The system includes at least a pipe handling assembly configured to cooperate with a drilling rig. The pipe handling assembly includes at least a pusher member, trough, and a ramp. A pipe component is transported from a first position of the trough to a second position with the pusher member. The pipe component is elevated to a predetermined height through engagement with the ramp, which is stationary during the pipe component's movement, and presented to the drilling rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Justin Bunch
  • Pipe handling assembly
    Patent number: 8511963
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pipe handling assembly is disclosed. A pipe handling assembly is provided that has a pusher member, trough, and elevation feature. A pipe component is transported from a first position of the trough to a second position with the pusher member. The pipe component is elevated to a predetermined height through engagement with the elevation feature that is stationary during the pipe component's movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Billy Bunch, Justin Bunch