Patents Assigned to Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
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Patent number: 10837582Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipeline system including a pipe fitting, which includes a fitting shell that define a fitting bore and a tubing cavity around the fitting bore. The tubing cavity interfaces with pipe segment tubing to facilitate fluidly coupling the fitting bore to a pipe bore. The fitting shell includes a seal groove that is recessed into a fitting shell surface that facilitates defining the tubing cavity. The pipe fitting includes a belt seal having a multisided axial cross-section profile, in which the belt seal is to be disposed in the seal groove to implement a fitting seal in the pipe fitting that includes a protruding portion having a wedge-shaped axial cross-section profile that protrudes beyond the fitting shell surface into the tubing cavity to facilitate sealing a fluid conduit implemented in an annulus of the pipe segment tubing in the tubing cavity of the pipe fitting.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Christopher Grover Scoggins
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Patent number: 10822194Abstract: A coil deployment system and one or more methods of manipulating a coil deployment system, is provided. The coil deployment system has a trailer frame of one or more frame components including a pair of support brackets, a first pair of lower support arms, a second pair of lower support arms, a first pair of upper support arms, and a second pair of upper support arms. The trailer frame is adjustable such that the width and height of the trailer can be adjusted to manipulate and accommodate various sizes of coil drums of spoolable pipe deploy, collect, transport or store the spoolable pipe.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventor: Matthew Allen Hegler
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Patent number: 10807511Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
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Patent number: 10800634Abstract: A flexible pipe containment sled includes a platform and a first sled portion coupled to a bottom surface of the platform. The first sled portion is disposed at a first side of the platform. The sled also includes a second sled portion coupled to the bottom surface of the platform. The second sled portion is disposed at a second side of the platform opposite to the first side of the platform. The sled also includes a passage formed between the first and second sled portions. The passage is configured to allow a flexible pipe to pass through the passage while the flexible pipe containment sled is placed on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Alexander Barnett, Matthew Hegler
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Patent number: 10787339Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipe deployment system that includes a pipe reel, in which the pipe reel includes reel ends and a reel drum and the pipe reel enables a pipe segment to be wrapped on the reel drum. The pipe deployment system includes a brake assembly with a brake wheel having a shaft socket keyed with flat inner surfaces, and a shaft adapter assembly, which includes an adapter head to be coupled between the pipe reel and the brake assembly. The adapter head includes an adapter shaft keyed with flat outer surfaces, in which the adapter shaft matingly interlocks with the shaft socket and is to be partially inserted through a reel end of the pipe reel, and a rotation control pin coupled to the adapter shaft, in which the rotation control pin is to be inserted between adjacent reel spokes in the reel end of the pipe reel.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Geraldo Sendy Alves, John Paul Leger, Jagtar Singh Thethy
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Patent number: 10781948Abstract: A compression type pipe connector for joining a pipe segment to another node in a pipeline or another pipeline segment. The connector has pipe connector compression segments that are extricably and interlockingly connected to one another to form a fluid-tight seal therebetween. The pipe connector is configured to form an outer bore through which fluids transported, disposed or trapped within an annulus formed within a multi-layered flexible pipeline can flow through while providing a central bore through which hydrocarbons transported through the inner diameter of the pipeline can flow. The segments of the pipe connector are connected together via vertical and horizontal compression bolts to effect a fluid-tight seal between the connector segments.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventor: David Gregory
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Patent number: 10781941Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipeline system that includes a pipe segment deployed on an inclined surface, in which the pipe segment includes tubing that defines a bore and a fluid conduit implemented in an annulus of the tubing, a pipe fitting secured to the pipe segment, and a pipeline retainer stake. The pipeline retainer stake includes a stake body, in which the stake body includes a pipeline engaging portion and one or more stake legs used to engage ground proximate the pipeline system, and a pipeline engaging component implemented on an inner surface of the pipeline engaging portion of the stake body, in which the pipeline engaging component engages the pipeline system to facilitate offsetting a parallel force resulting from deployment on the inclined surface at least in part by facilitating transfer of the parallel force from the pipeline system to the ground via the pipeline retainer stake.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventor: David Michael Gregory
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Patent number: 10753512Abstract: A system includes a flexible pipe that includes a liner surrounding a bore of the flexible pipe, a reinforcement layer surrounding the liner, and a shield layer surrounding the reinforcement layer. The system also includes a pipe fitting coupled to an end of the flexible pipe and a securing mechanism at least partially disposed in an opening in at least one of the liner layer, the shield layer, or both of the flexible pipe. The securing mechanism is configured to engage with the reinforcement layer of the flexible pipe when the pipe fitting is coupled to the end of the flexible pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Jagtar Thety
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Patent number: 10739225Abstract: Techniques for implementing and operating a system that includes a pipe segment, which has tubing that defines a bore and a fluid conduit implemented in an annulus of the tubing, and a test head. The test head includes a shell, which defines an annulus cavity, and an inflatable bladder implemented in the annulus cavity, in which the system maintains the inflatable securing bladder in a less inflated state while pipe segment tubing is not present in the annulus cavity and increases inflation of the inflatable bladder to a more inflated state when the tubing is present in the annulus cavity to facilitate securing and sealing an open end of the pipe segment in the test head to enable integrity of the tubing to be tested at least in part by flowing a test fluid into the annulus of the tubing via a testing port on the shell.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holding, LLCInventors: Kirk Spencer Francis, David Michael Gregory, Jonathan Guerrero, Alexander Lee Winn
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Patent number: 10730719Abstract: A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Tim Franklin-Hensler, Jonathan Guerrero, Richard Limas
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Patent number: 10723254Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
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Patent number: 10690276Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a flexible pipe to a further flexible pipe in an end-to-end configuration, wherein the apparatus includes and the method utilizes an elongate tubular element having a first and second end and an outer surface having a raised central region. At least one vent passage extends at least partially across the raised central region.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
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Patent number: 10677394Abstract: A method includes providing a length of pipeline that has a housing defining a central bore extending the length of the pipe and a space formed within the housing and extending the length of the pipe. At least one condition within the space is continuously monitored within the space to detect in real time if a change in the housing occurs.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Andrew David Ethridge, Alexander Lee Winn
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Patent number: 10670167Abstract: A system for deploying a coil of spoolable pipe from a vessel includes a first tower configured to move longitudinally and transversely along a first track coupled to the vessel, a second tower configured to move longitudinally along a second track coupled to the vessel, and a coil drum assembly coupled to the first tower. The first tower is configured to insert the coil drum assembly transversely into an interior channel of the coil when the coil drum assembly is in a retracted position, the coil drum assembly is configured to support the coil when the coil drum assembly is in an extended position and rotate during deployment of the spoolable pipe, and the first tower and the second tower are configured to move the coil drum assembly vertically.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael Case, Glenn Tucker
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Patent number: 10654395Abstract: A system includes a trailer base, a trailer bed mounted to the trailer base, a turntable disposed on the trailer bed, and a lifting head protruding in an outwardly direction from the trailer bed and the trailer base when the lifting head is in a first orientation. A position of the lifting head is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the trailer bed. The system also includes an actuator coupled to the trailer base. The lifting head is raised to a second orientation by the actuator when the actuator is in an actuated state, and the lifting head is in the first orientation when the actuator is in a non-actuated state.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Christopher White, Kyle Helbing, Alexander Lee Winn, Peter Parker
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Patent number: 10605391Abstract: An apparatus for securing a flexible pipe (101) to a further flexible pipe (102) in an end-to-end configuration includes an elongate tubular element (30) having a first and second end (33, 34) and an outer surface having a raised central region (35). At least one vent passage (55) extends at least partially across the raised central region (35).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
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Patent number: 10526164Abstract: A flexible pipe containment sled includes a platform and a first sled portion coupled to a bottom surface of the platform. The first sled portion is disposed at a first side of the platform. The sled also includes a second sled portion coupled to the bottom surface of the platform. The second sled portion is disposed at a second side of the platform opposite to the first side of the platform. The sled also includes a passage formed between the first and second sled portions. The passage is configured to allow a flexible pipe to pass through the passage while the flexible pipe containment sled is placed on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Alexander Barnett, Matthew Hegler
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Patent number: 10525868Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
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Patent number: 10464468Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
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Patent number: 10301149Abstract: A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Tim Franklin-Hensler, Jonathan Guerrero, Richard Limas