Patents by Inventor Steven Browning

Steven Browning 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).

  • Publication number: 20230203910
    Abstract: A method for installing an electric submersible pump (ESP) in a well includes installing a plug in the well below a well tree. An upper and lower master valve on the tree are closed. Closure elements are removed from the lower master valve and replaced with gate seats, and a replacement gate block. The replacement gate block has a seat for a cable hanger. The upper master valve is opened. The plug is removed and the ESP extended into the well on an electrical cable. A cable hanger is affixed to the cable and is seated in the seat. The cable hanger has sealing elements to engage the seat and an electrical connector. The electrical connector is oriented to enable access through a side opening in the replacement gate block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Ivor MacIver, Norman Liley, Iain Maclean, Calum Crawford, Steven Browning
  • Publication number: 20220054894
    Abstract: A monofin swimming device comprising a skeleton and an outer shell, wherein the combination attaches to a user's feet to assist in propelling the user through the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Solomon, Steven Browning
  • Patent number: 11253750
    Abstract: A monofin swimming device comprising a skeleton and an outer shell, wherein the combination attaches to a user's feet to assist in propelling the user through the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Solomon, Steven Browning
  • Patent number: 9861858
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin to increase swimming efficiency and/or aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Publication number: 20170189759
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin to increase swimming efficiency and/or aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Publication number: 20170151465
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible, yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: BLUE SPRING PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: ERIC BROWNING, STEVEN BROWNING, BRENT HOUGHTON, KYLE KINGHORN, CHRISTINE DUSTIN
  • Patent number: 9604103
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections including a securing cord and cord lock. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Blue Spring Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Publication number: 20160051860
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections including a securing cord and cord lock. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: ERIC BROWNING, STEVEN BROWNING, BRENT HOUGHTON, KYLE KINGHORN, CHRISTINE DUSTIN
  • Patent number: 9162110
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible, yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn
  • Patent number: D895755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Christine Dustin, Kyle Kinghorn, Brent Houghton, Steven Browning
  • Patent number: D979694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Browning, Peter Solomon