Patents by Inventor Murray Smith

Murray Smith 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: 9004176
    Abstract: A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Marine Well Containment Company
    Inventors: Calvin W. Crossley, Jeffrey W. Jones, Allen P. Allegra, Jonathan Bowman, Lloyd Brown, John Dagleish, Brian J. Fielding, Mitch Guinn, Joe Q. Jin, Wan Cai Kan, Roald T. Lokken, Mario R. Lugo, Peter G. Noble, Matthew J. Obernuefemann, Murray Smith, Paul M. Sommerfield, Charlie Tyrell, Richard Weser, Stephen Wetch
  • Patent number: 8967287
    Abstract: A ripper tip includes a front end, a rear end, and a mounting cavity extending into the rear end. The ripper tip further includes an upper surface extending between the front end and the rear end, wherein a portion of the upper surface at the rear end of the ripper tip includes an upwardly projecting ridge having ridge sides and a ridge top that extend rearwardly on the ripper tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Emily J. Rivera, Clifford O. Jeske, Murray A. Smith, Craig Harder
  • Patent number: 8959807
    Abstract: An edge protector for mounting to a lip of a ground engaging tool and shielding an edge of the lip is disclosed. The edge protector may include a tip configured to extend forward from the edge of the lip of the ground engaging tool. The edge protector may also include a first mounting leg extending rearward from the tip. Additionally, the edge protector may include a second mounting leg extending rearward from the tip and spaced from the first mounting leg by a recess configured to receive the lip of the ground engaging tool between the first mounting leg and the second mounting leg. The first mounting leg may include a lock cavity configured to house a lock in such a manner that the lock is sandwiched between the first mounting leg and the lip of the ground engaging tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James Robert LaHood, Murray A. Smith, Craig Harder
  • Patent number: 8887826
    Abstract: A ripper shank protector including a first side, a second side, and a center face extending between the first side and the second side. The shank protector further includes a first protector mount in the first side, and a second protector mount in the first side, the second protector mount including an open-ended slot that allows sliding the slot onto a mounting projection extending from a ripper shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Emily J. Rivera, Clifford O. Jeske, Murray A. Smith, Craig Harder
  • Publication number: 20140328988
    Abstract: A method of producing a pasta filata cheese product, such as a Mozzarella-type cheese, in a continuous process without emulsifier or pH regulator additives requires preparing a typical pasta filata-type cheese curd and supplying the curd in cut pieces to one end of a processing chamber. The chamber has an agitator which rotates to work, knead, stretch and move the curd through the chamber. At the same time, steam is injected into the curd in the chamber through a plurality of injection nozzles spaced along the length of the chamber to heat and cook the cheese while it is mechanically worked. The cooked product exiting from the chamber is moulded to a desired shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Murray Smith, Alastair Graeme Sorley, Mark Wynn Kirkby
  • Patent number: 8875623
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a pasta filata cheese product, such as a Mozzarella-type cheese, in a continuous process without emulsifier or pH regulator additives requires preparing a typical pasta filata-type cheese curd and supplying the curd in cut pieces to one end of a processing chamber (14). The chamber (14) has an agitator (18) which rotates to work, knead, stretch and move the curd through the chamber. At the same time, steam is injected into the curd in the chamber through a plurality of injection nozzles (23) spaced along the length of the chamber (14) to heat and cook the cheese while it is simultaneously mechanically worked. The cooked product exiting from the chamber (14) is molded to a desired shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Gold Peg International Pty. Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Murray Smith, Alastair Graeme Sorley, Mark Wynn Kirkby
  • Patent number: 8784086
    Abstract: Rotary piston steam engine with equal double rotary pistons is provided with a balanced rotary variable inlet cut-off valve for enhanced efficiency. The exhaust steam from the primary expansion is routed to secondary expansion avoiding back pressure for additional efficiency. The rotary valve has balanced dual inputs and outputs on opposite sides. The exhaust steam from the primary expansion is taken off when the trailing face of the rotary piston passes the inlet port of the expansion chamber housing, the exhaust outlet secondary expansion being placed approximately 180 degrees from the primary expansion inlet in the curved portion of the expansion chamber housing wherein back pressure is not imparted to the primary expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Errol John Smith, Kenneth Murray Smith
  • Patent number: 8770311
    Abstract: A ripper shank assembly including a ripper shank and a ripper tip mounted to a front end of the ripper shank. The ripper tip includes an upper surface with a first ridge extending upward from the upper surface. The ripper shank assembly further includes a ripper shank protector mounted to a front edge of the ripper shank rearward of the ripper tip, the ripper shank protector including a second ridge on a center face of the ripper shank protector, wherein a portion of the second ridge adjacent a front end of the ripper shank protector has a height greater than a height of the first ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Emily J. Rivera, Clifford O. Jeske, Murray A. Smith, Craig Harder
  • Patent number: 8701586
    Abstract: A magnetic wear saving device including a resilient member and a magnetic member for protecting a wear surface on a material handling device. The magnetic wear saving device further including a release means provided within a bore formed through and along the central axes of the resilient member and the magnetic member for removing the magnetic wear saving device from the wear surface of the material handling device. There may be a single shear plate with several recesses for the magnetic wear saving devices, or the wear surface of the equipment itself may be integrally formed with recesses for the magnetic wear saving devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Raptor Mining Products Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Harder, Murray A Smith
  • Publication number: 20140044522
    Abstract: A water turbine includes a base and an axle extending upwardly relative to the base. A body is provided having an axle receiving bore positioned along a longitudinal rotational axis. The axle is positioned in the axle receiving bore, such that the body rotates about the longitudinal rotational axis. A weight bearing roller assembly is positioned between a lower end of the body and the base to facilitate the body rotating relative to the base. Vanes extend radially from the body, such that flowing water striking the vanes imparts a rotational force to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Murray SMITH
  • Patent number: 8435985
    Abstract: There is provided a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. There are also provided processes for the manufacture of a compound of Formula 1, and the use of a compound of Formula 1 as a medicament and in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Menear, Graeme Cameron Murray Smith, Karine Malagu, Heather Mary Ellen Duggan, Niall Morrison Barr Martin, Frederic Georges Marie Leroux
  • Patent number: 8397405
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: Craig Harder, Murray Smith
  • Patent number: 8393097
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Harder, Murray Smith
  • Publication number: 20130051926
    Abstract: A method of building a structure in the presence of water includes providing two or more three-sided elongated triangular bodies that has a first end, a second end, and an internal flow passage that extends between the first end and the second end. Each of the triangular bodies has an apex with a base opposed to the apex. Each of the triangular bodies is positioned in side by side relation, with the flow passage of one or more of the triangular bodies serving as a flow path for water. A road, a bridge or a dock is positioned transversely across the triangular bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Murray SMITH
  • Publication number: 20120210612
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post oin the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Harder, Murray Smith
  • Publication number: 20120186113
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Harder, Murray Smith
  • Publication number: 20120142673
    Abstract: There is provided a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. There are also provided processes for the manufacture of a compound of Formula 1, and the use of a compound of Formula 1 as a medicament and in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: KuDOS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
    Inventors: Heather Mary Ellen Duggan, Frederic Georges Marie Leroux, Karine Malagu, Niall Morrison Barr Martin, Keith Allan Menear, Graeme Cameron Murray Smith
  • Patent number: 8127475
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Harder, Murray A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8122622
    Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Murray A Smith, Craig E. Harder
  • Patent number: D719248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mainland China Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Murray Smith, Jr., Hui Z. Smith