Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Lava Group Law by Smith & Frohwein, LLC
  • Patent number: 6813949
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system of addressing pipeline anomalies prior to failure of pipeline integrity, and particularly to a pipeline inspection system integrating a novel serviceability acceptance criteria for pipeline anomalies, specifically wrinkles, with an improved method of correlating ultrasonic test data to actual anomaly characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Mirant Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Masaniello, Dennis Johnston, Stephen Christoffersen, Arthur Turner, John Broussard, John Kiefner
  • Patent number: 6813995
    Abstract: A draft chimney for a convection based apparatus. The draft chimney comprises a flue at least partially defining a path of convection airflow through at least a portion of the interior of a cabinet. The flue passes convection airflow to the exterior of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Jimmy A. Sikes
  • Patent number: 6764116
    Abstract: A fully adjustable bumper system that absorbs impact and thereby, avoiding damage to the bumper. The bumper system includes a bumper assembly mounted to a vertically pivoting assembly through horizontally and vertically adjustable assemblies. A stop assembly is attached to the vertically pivoting assembly and allows the bumper assembly to pivot away from an applied force and then causes the bumper assembly to return to its position with the force is removed. The bumper system can be bolted, welded or otherwise fixedly attached to either the frame or rails of a trailer or truck for ease of installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Transfreight Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kimble Eddie Ledford, John Aaron Gaddis, Alexander Frank Warchol, Mack D. Stephens