Patents by Inventor Michael J. BEHM

Michael J. BEHM 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: 10953342
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a member in a vessel comprises a clip comprising an arm with a first end attached to a panel and a second end opposed to the panel. The panel is secured in the vessel. The assembly also comprises a plate slidably disposed between the second end of the arm and the panel. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Behm, Derek H. Shih, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 10589186
    Abstract: A clip assembly for holding down a member in a vessel comprising a clip comprising a first panel comprising a tab extending from the first panel and a protrusion extending from the first panel, and a second panel integral with and normal to the first panel for engaging the member. A wall in the vessel comprises a cut-out adapted to receive the tab and a recess disposed laterally to the cut-out and adapted to receive the protrusion upon inserting the tab into the cut-out and sliding the tab in the cut-out laterally with respect to the recess. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Derek H. Shih, Michael J. Behm, Shawn D. Sheedy, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 10471370
    Abstract: An arrangement of downcomers oriented at a 45-degree angle to a support that is either a wall within a divided wall column or a support beam that allows for reduced spacing of from 0.3 to 0.76 m spacing between trays within a distillation column. The advantages include the use of a single support beam to support two trays as well as more efficient operation and allowing for columns having diameters from 0.9 to 15.2 meters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Richardson, Brian J. Nowak, Michael J. Behm, David M. Wollaber, Shanda G. Fry
  • Publication number: 20190262741
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a member in a vessel comprises a clip comprising an arm with a first end attached to a panel and a second end opposed to the panel. The panel is secured in the vessel. The assembly also comprises a plate slidably disposed between the second end of the arm and the panel. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Behm, Derek H. Shih, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • Publication number: 20180133618
    Abstract: A clip assembly for holding down a member in a vessel comprising a clip comprising a first panel comprising a tab extending from the first panel and a protrusion extending from the first panel, and a second panel integral with and normal to the first panel for engaging the member. A wall in the vessel comprises a cut-out adapted to receive the tab and a recess disposed laterally to the cut-out and adapted to receive the protrusion upon inserting the tab into the cut-out and sliding the tab in the cut-out laterally with respect to the recess. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Derek H. Shih, Michael J. Behm, Shawn D. Sheedy, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 8922386
    Abstract: A marine lighting apparatus includes a decking material, a frame supporting the decking material, and a substantially sealed light device attached to a source of electrical power. At least a portion of the frame is located above water. The substantially sealed light device is attached to at least one of the frame and the decking material at a position below the decking material. A method for locating a mooring position in a marina includes sending a code, or a waypoint for locating the rented mooring position to a device of a mooring position user. The code is sent from the device of the mooring position user when the user is in the proximity of the mooring position. A waypoint may be entered into a gps to locate the slip. A unique vessel identifier broadcast from a vessel can also be used to enable a mooring position locator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Behm
  • Publication number: 20120326882
    Abstract: A marine lighting apparatus includes a decking material, a frame supporting the decking material, and a substantially sealed light device attached to a source of electrical power. At least a portion of the frame is located above water. The substantially sealed light device is attached to at least one of the frame and the decking material at a position below the decking material. A method for locating a mooring position in a marina includes sending a code, or a waypoint for locating the rented mooring position to a device of a mooring position user. The code is sent from the device of the mooring position user when the user is in the proximity of the mooring position. A waypoint may be entered into a gps to locate the slip. A unique vessel identifier broadcast from a vessel can also be used to enable a mooring position locator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. BEHM