Patents Assigned to Cokebuster Ltd.
  • Pipeline pigs
    Patent number: 9498804
    Abstract: A scraper pig for cleaning tubes and pipelines comprising a flexible core provided with a casing in which scraper studs are embedded in a manner whereby they protrude sufficiently to perform a cleaning action when they are propelled through the tube. A method for the manufacture of the pig and the design of the stud is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: COKEBUSTERS LTD.
    Inventor: John Phipps
  • Relateing to pipeline pigs
    Patent number: 8894772
    Abstract: An intelligent pig for pipeline monitoring comprises a single body containing signal transmitters and receivers provided with replaceable rings for centering the body within the pipeline, the rings may be provided with brushes which help center the pig within the pipeline and also aid its passage through pipelines which may contain bends and/or be of variable diameter, the pig may be used in combination with a cleaning pig to provide combined activities using a common driving force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cokebuster Ltd.
    Inventors: John Phipps, Hugh Lewis
  • RELATEING TO PIPELINE PIGS
    Publication number: 20130276828
    Abstract: An intelligent pig for pipeline monitoring comprises a singles body containing signal transmitters and receivers provided with replaceable rings for centering the body within the pipeline, the rings may be provided with brushes which help centre the pig within the pipeline and also aid its passage through pipelines which may contain bends and/or be of variable diameter, the pig may be used in combination with a cleaning pig to provide combined activities using a common driving force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Cokebusters LTD.
    Inventors: John Phipps, Hugh Lewis
  • Pipeline pigs
    Patent number: 8491722
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a tube or pipeline, wherein an IP comprising an electronics module arrangement, is driven along the interior of the tube or pipeline by fluid pressure, wherein the IP transmits monitoring signals through the fluid that provides the pressure to the wall of the tube or pipeline, receives signals returned from the wall, analyzes the returned signals and stores data relating to the condition of the wall of the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Cokebusters Ltd
    Inventor: John Phipps
  • Pipeline pigs
    Publication number: 20090165227
    Abstract: A scraper pig for cleaning tubes and pipelines comprising a flexible core provided with a casing in which scraper studs are embedded in a manner whereby they protrude sufficiently to perform a cleaning action when they are propelled through the tube. A method for the manufacture of the pig and the design of the stud is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Cokebusters Ltd.
    Inventor: John Phipps
  • PIPELINE PIGS
    Publication number: 20090078283
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a tube or pipeline, wherein an IP comprising an electronics module arrangement, is driven along the interior of the tube or pipeline by fluid pressure, wherein the IP transmits monitoring signals through the fluid that provides the pressure to the wall of the tube or pipeline, receives signals returned from the wall, analyses the returned signals and stores data relating to the condition of the wall of the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Cokebusters Ltd.
    Inventor: John Phipps