Patents by Inventor Robert Folk
Robert Folk 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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Publication number: 20220120522Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: ELECTRIC HORSEPOWER INC.Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
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Patent number: 11215411Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Electric Horsepower Inc.Inventors: Robert Folk, Adrian Lachance
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Patent number: 10900300Abstract: A system for delivering a tubular pipe segment from a ground level to an elevated drill rig floor. A pipe assembly system based at the ground level includes a bucking unit for connecting a first joint and a second joint to form the tubular pipe segment, a powered first conveyor for moving the first joint into the bucking unit, a first staging pipe rack, a powered second conveyor for moving the second joint into the bucking unit, and reversible for moving the tubular pipe segment out of the bucking unit, a second staging pipe rack for storing a plurality of joints, and a transfer pipe rack for storing a plurality of tubular pipe segments.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: COAX TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Patent number: 10774939Abstract: A valve device includes a metal valve body defining a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet of the body. A valve seat of a different material than the valve body is insert-cast molded integral with the valve body. The configuration of the valve seat and the mass of the valve body surrounding the seat being sufficiently large reduces a chilling effect during molding such that a pressure-tight and waterproof interface is formed between adjacent surfaces of the valve body and the valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Cla-Val Co.Inventors: Martin W. Pickett, Robert Lewis Ogden, Jr., David Rose, Robert Folk, Ryan W. Pickett
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Publication number: 20190316700Abstract: A valve device includes a metal valve body defining a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet of the body. A valve seat of a different material than the valve body is insert-cast molded integral with the valve body. The configuration of the valve seat and the mass of the valve body surrounding the seat being sufficiently large reduces a chilling effect during molding such that a pressure-tight and waterproof interface is formed between adjacent surfaces of the valve body and the valve seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: Cla-Val Co.Inventors: Martin W. Pickett, Robert Lewis Ogden, JR., David Rose, Robert Folk, Ryan W. Pickett
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Patent number: 10267105Abstract: An apparatus for delivering drill pipe has a support frame, a catwalk platform, and a slide platform that are pivotally connected together. A drill pipe rack, a chain drive, and a kicker direct the drill pipe to and from the catwalk platform. A hydraulically actuated piston lifts the catwalk platform and slide platform into alignment to create a single inclined delivery platform extending from the ground to the rig floor. A powered means lifts or lowers the drill pipe along the delivery platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: COAX Technology Inc.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Publication number: 20180328125Abstract: A system for delivering a tubular pipe segment from a ground level to an elevated drill rig floor. A pipe assembly system based at the ground level includes a bucking unit for connecting a first joint and a second joint to form the tubular pipe segment, a powered first conveyor for moving the first joint into the bucking unit, a first staging pipe rack, a powered second conveyor for moving the second joint into the bucking unit, and reversible for moving the tubular pipe segment out of the bucking unit, a second staging pipe rack for storing a plurality of joints, and a transfer pipe rack for storing a plurality of tubular pipe segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: COAX Technology Inc.Inventor: Robert FOLK
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Patent number: 10060202Abstract: A system for delivering a tubular pipe segment from a ground level to an elevated drill rig floor. A pipe assembly system based at the ground level includes a bucking unit for connecting a first joint and a second joint to form the tubular pipe segment, a powered first conveyor for moving the first joint into the bucking unit, a first staging pipe rack, a powered second conveyor for moving the second joint into the bucking unit, and reversible for moving the tubular pipe segment out of the bucking unit, a second staging pipe rack for storing a plurality of joints, and a transfer pipe rack for storing a plurality of tubular pipe segments.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: COAX Technology Inc.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Publication number: 20180180367Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
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Publication number: 20180172266Abstract: A portable heater system including a pressurized air source, adapted to convey ambient air through an electric resistance heater, to provide heated breathable air, and a controller adapted to control the electric resistance heater and the pressurized air source. A generator, driven by an internal combustion engine may be provided to power the electric resistance heater and the pressurized air source. The portable heater system may be embodied in a light tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
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Publication number: 20170254164Abstract: An induction heater and materials processing apparatus and method using induction heating and rotary tumbling to heat or heat and dry materials such as drilling cuttings or waste material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian Lachance
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Publication number: 20170198534Abstract: An apparatus for delivering drill pipe has a support frame, a catwalk platform, and a slide platform that are pivotally connected together. A drill pipe rack, a chain drive, and a kicker direct the drill pipe to and from the catwalk platform. A hydraulically actuated piston lifts the catwalk platform and slide platform into alignment to create a single inclined delivery platform extending from the ground to the rig floor. A powered means lifts or lowers the drill pipe along the delivery platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventor: Robert Folk
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Patent number: 9631443Abstract: An apparatus for delivering drill pipe has a support frame, a catwalk platform, and a slide platform that are pivotally connected together. A drill pipe rack, a chain drive, and a kicker direct the drill pipe to and from the catwalk platform. A hydraulically actuated piston lifts the catwalk platform and slide platform into alignment to create a single inclined delivery platform extending from the ground to the rig floor. A powered means lifts or lowers the drill pipe along the delivery platform.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: COAX Technology, Inc.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Publication number: 20170096867Abstract: A system for delivering a tubular pipe segment from a ground level to an elevated drill rig floor. A pipe assembly system based at the ground level includes a bucking unit for connecting a first joint and a second joint to form the tubular pipe segment, a powered first conveyor for moving the first joint into the bucking unit, a first staging pipe rack, a powered second conveyor for moving the second joint into the bucking unit, and reversible for moving the tubular pipe segment out of the bucking unit, a second staging pipe rack for storing a plurality of joints, and a transfer pipe rack for storing a plurality of tubular pipe segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: COAX Technology Inc.Inventor: Robert FOLK
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Patent number: 9249896Abstract: A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: CLA-VAL CO.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Patent number: 9010371Abstract: An anti-cavitation seat which is disposable between an inlet and an outlet of a pressure reducing valve, and including a plurality of inlets causing fluid to flow into a converging pathway to reduce pressure of the fluid. The inlets form a tortuous path for a portion of the fluid flowing into the anti-cavitation seat, so as to further reduce the pressure of the fluid. A standard stem assembly is used in conjunction with the anti-cavitation seat to alter the flow of fluid through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Cla-Val Co.Inventors: Robert Folk, David Becker
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Publication number: 20150008038Abstract: An apparatus for delivering drill pipe has a support frame, a catwalk platform, and a slide platform that are pivotally connected together. A drill pipe rack, a chain drive, and a kicker direct the drill pipe to and from the catwalk platform. A hydraulically actuated piston lifts the catwalk platform and slide platform into alignment to create a single inclined delivery platform extending from the ground to the rig floor. A powered means lifts or lowers the drill pipe along the delivery platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Robert Folk
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Publication number: 20140174562Abstract: A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: CLA-VAL CO.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Patent number: 8695630Abstract: A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: CLA-Val Co.Inventor: Robert Folk
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Patent number: 8550101Abstract: A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Cla-Val Co.Inventor: Robert Folk