Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Wideman

Thomas W. Wideman 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: 7234410
    Abstract: A buoyancy control system for controlling the buoyancy of a tube may includes generally tubular length of buoyancy control material having a selected buoyancy characteristic. The length of buoyancy control material may be attached to a section of the length of the tube to adjust the buoyancy of the section of the tube. The length of buoyancy control material may be an integral, coaxial layer of the tube or, alternatively, the length of buoyancy control material may be externally attached to tube. In embodiments in which the length of the buoyancy control material is externally attached, the buoyancy control material may have a longitudinal axis that is spaced-apart from a longitudinal axis of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Fiberspar Corporation
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Patent number: 7029356
    Abstract: Buoyancy control methods for tubes are described. In one embodiment, a buoyancy control method can include a composite tube and a buoyancy control material for controlling the buoyancy of the composite tube. The composite tube can include an internal liner an external coaxial composite layer of fibers embedded in a matrix. One or more portions of the buoyancy control material can be attached to one or more portions of the composite tube to adjust the buoyancy of the one or more portions of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Fiberspar Corporation
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Publication number: 20040265524
    Abstract: A composite article is provided that includes a polyolefin layer, a tie-layer, and a non-polyolefin. The tie-layer may comprise a silicon modified polyolefin. Methods are also provided for adhering a polyolefin to a non-polyolefin. Such articles may used, for example, in composite tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Fiberspar Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Wideman, Michael Feechan
  • Patent number: 6764365
    Abstract: Buoyancy control systems for tubes are described. In one embodiment, a buoyancy control system can include a composite tube and a buoyancy control material for controlling the buoyancy of the composite tube. The composite tube can include an internal liner an external coaxial composite layer of fibers embedded in a matrix. One or more portions of the buoyancy control material can be attached to one or more portions of the composite tube to adjust the buoyancy of the one or more portions of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fiberspar Corporation
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Publication number: 20040072485
    Abstract: Buoyancy control systems for tubes are described. In one embodiment, a buoyancy control system can include a composite tube and a buoyancy control material for controlling the buoyancy of the composite tube. The composite tube can include an internal liner an external coaxial composite layer of fibers embedded in a matrix. One or more portions of the buoyancy control material can be attached to one or more portions of the composite tube to adjust the buoyancy of the one or more portions of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Patent number: 6666911
    Abstract: A treatment system for waste gas containing VOCs is composed of a zeolite revolver (10), an incinerator (20) and a network of pipes, valves and filters. The zeolite revolver (10) consists of an adsorption zone (11), a purge zone (12), and a desorption zone (13) to remove VOCs from untreated waste gas in the adsorption zone (11) and then separate the VOCs from the saturated zeolite in the desorption zone (13). The zeolite is cooled down in the purge zone (12) so it can be used again. The separated VOCs are piped into the incinerator (20) to be used as fuel. Whereby, the treatment system for waste gas containing VOCs operates efficiently and economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Zhong Huan Environment Advisor Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Shean Chou, Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Patent number: 6663453
    Abstract: A buoyancy control system for controlling the buoyancy of a tube may includes generally tubular length of buoyancy control material having a selected buoyancy characteristic. The length of buoyancy control material may be attached to a section of the length of the tube to adjust the buoyancy of the section of the tube. The length of buoyancy control material may be an integral, coaxial layer of the tube or, alternatively, the length of buoyancy control material may be externally attached to tube. In embodiments in which the length of the buoyancy control material is externally attached, the buoyancy control material may have a longitudinal axis that is spaced-apart from a longitudinal axis of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Fiberspar Corporation
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Publication number: 20030087052
    Abstract: A spoolable composite tube and methods for making the same are provided for which comprises an inner liner and a composite layer which comprises fibers. The fibers may be embedded in a catalytically cured matrix. The catalytically cured matrix may include polymers comprising ether moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas W. Wideman, Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Michael Feechan
  • Publication number: 20030008577
    Abstract: A buoyancy control system for controlling the buoyancy of a tube may includes generally tubular length of buoyancy control material having a selected buoyancy characteristic. The length of buoyancy control material may be attached to a section of the length of the tube to adjust the buoyancy of the section of the tube. The length of buoyancy control material may be an integral, coaxial layer of the tube or, alternatively, the length of buoyancy control material may be externally attached to tube. In embodiments in which the length of the buoyancy control material is externally attached, the buoyancy control material may have a longitudinal axis that is spaced-apart from a longitudinal axis of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman
  • Publication number: 20020185188
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of composite tubing having properties tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental and working conditions. Composite tubes disclosed herein may include one or more of the following layers: a internal liner, a composite layer, a thermal insulation layer, a crush resistant layer, a permeation barrier, buoyancy control layer, a pressure barrier layer, and a wear resistant layer. Grooves may be provided in one or more layers of the composite tube to provide increased axial permeability to the composite tube. A venting system, including vent paths, may be provided in the composite tube to vent fluid that may become trapped within the wall of the composite tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman, Michael Feechan