Patents Represented by Attorney Drinker Biddler & Reath LLP
  • Patent number: 7712520
    Abstract: A brush for cleaning debris from the inner surface of a well bore casing. The brush includes an inner base ring adapted to fit on a shaft, and at least one bristle assembly engaged around the circumference of the base ring. The brush features wire bristles extending radially from its circumference forming a brushing surface, and at least one channel formed in the brushing surface to provide for the evacuation of loosened debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Weiler Corporation
    Inventor: Frank Hettes
  • Patent number: 6939275
    Abstract: The invention relates to a controllable load apparatus for use in machines for resistive exercise training of the human body. The apparatus comprises a pneumatic cylinder (10) having a piston (12) acting on a fluid and a piston rod (14), the piston/cylinder unit (10, 12) being operated on by a person undergoing training. A pressure accumulator (20) is connected to, and pressurizes the piston/cylinder unit (10, 12) at a predetermined pressure during exercise via a pneumatic control circuit (42). Once a predetermined pressure threshold is reached, a valve means operates to prevent further fluid being available for charging the accumulator (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: BMR Research & Development Limited
    Inventors: Conor Minogue, Brian Walsh, Seamus Moneley