Patents by Inventor Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV

Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV 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).

  • Publication number: 20230313932
    Abstract: A leak capture device, and methods of use, for capturing leaks from a pipeline, or a valve or flange installed in the pipeline, is provided. The device generally comprises a flexible, impermeable, fabric or sheet material, having a sufficient size and shape, and supporting means to form, when installed, a fluid leak containment reservoir pocket below the pipeline, valve, or flange to capture leaked fluid. The device is easily and quickly installed and can be sized and arranged to economically capture leaks from a wide range of pipeline/valve/flange configurations and thereby avoid negative environmental and regulatory impacts and associated costs. The device is easy to use for regular maintenance operations and can be made readily available for installation in emergency or other unscheduled events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Albert Eugene BUTTERFIELD, IV
  • Patent number: 9285202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods and tools for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Patent number: 9027224
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods useful for installing a liner and/or a gasket at the base of a tank, e.g., between the horizontal lips of a tank base chime and a tank wall panel. Devices including hollow cylindrical cutters are used to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. In one device, a depressable pedal causes the hollow cylindrical cutters to move upwardly to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. In an alternative device, at least one pneumatic cylinder causes the hollow cylindrical cutters to move downwardly to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. Another device installs bolts through the horizontal lips of the tank base chime and tank wall panel and the punctured liner and/or gasket material there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Publication number: 20150091315
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connection fixture capable of attaching without the use of bolts to a substantially planar structure having a plurality of vertical holes therein to be lifted to facilitate the lifting thereof. In one embodiment, the connection fixture includes first and second bracket portions capable of interlocking with one another and securely holding the substantially planar structure. In the interlocked position, the connection fixture has a pair of generally C shaped lips which surround the edges of the substantially planar structure, a pin which engages a vertical hole in the substantially planar structure, and a pair of aligned transverse holes. A shackle can be secured through the aligned transverse holes in the connection fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Patent number: 8991883
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connection fixture capable of attaching without the use of bolts to a substantially planar structure having a plurality of vertical holes therein to be lifted to facilitate the lifting thereof. In one embodiment, the connection fixture includes first and second bracket portions capable of interlocking with one another and securely holding the substantially planar structure. In the interlocked position, the connection fixture has a pair of generally C shaped lips which surround the edges of the substantially planar structure, a pin which engages a vertical hole in the substantially planar structure, and a pair of aligned transverse holes. A shackle can be secured through the aligned transverse holes in the connection fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Publication number: 20140259621
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods useful for installing a liner and/or a gasket at the base of a tank, e.g., between the horizontal lips of a tank base chime and a tank wall panel. Devices including hollow cylindrical cutters are used to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. In one device, a depressable pedal causes the hollow cylindrical cutters to move upwardly to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. In an alternative device, at least one pneumatic cylinder causes the hollow cylindrical cutters to move downwardly to puncture the liner and/or gasket material. Another device installs bolts through the horizontal lips of the tank base chime and tank wall panel and the punctured liner and/or gasket material there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Publication number: 20140173873
    Abstract: Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods and tools for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Patent number: 8622448
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connection fixture capable of attaching without the use of bolts to an upper portion of a structure to be lifted to facilitate the lifting thereof. In one embodiment, the connection fixture includes an outer angle iron and an inner angle iron attached in a vertically slideable relationship with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the connection fixture can be positioned to engage a plurality of holes in an upper horizontal lip of the structure to be lifted. In the closed position, the upper lip is securely captured between the outer angle iron and the inner angle iron. A shackle can be secured through holes in the connection fixture. In another embodiment, the connection fixture includes first and second planar elements between which can be captured an upper portion of the structure to be lifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV
  • Publication number: 20130319552
    Abstract: Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron USA Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Craig Svarczkopf, Dean Matthew Grose, Tad William Schirmer, Sean Michael Beecroft, Robert Glenn Hirtz, Albert Eugene Butterfield, IV