Patents by Inventor Aubrey A. Stigall

Aubrey A. Stigall 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: 20230204346
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to measure and validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. A custom designed end-effector sensor assembly is selectively attached to a robotic arm having software and control systems. An automated sensor assembly, selectively positioned relative to a pipe section, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be inspected for defects and/or compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore
  • Publication number: 20200378754
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: AUBREY A. STIGALL, TIMOTHY M. BEDORE, BRAYDON C. STIGALL, JEREMY H. MELDER
  • Patent number: 10746538
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore, Braydon C. Stigall, Jeremy H. Melder
  • Publication number: 20190063906
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore, Braydon C. Stigall, Jeremy H. Melder
  • Patent number: 10119810
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore, Braydon C. Stigall, Jeremy H. Melder
  • Publication number: 20180135974
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore, Braydon C. Stigall, Jeremy H. Melder