Patents by Inventor Billie G. Moore

Billie G. Moore 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).

  • Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak
    Patent number: 4133351
    Abstract: In one exemplar embodiment, a method and apparatus are provided for sealing leaks which occur at the flanged connections of pipelines wherein a wire is wrapped about the upper surface of the flange connecting bolts for filling the gap between the flanges and above the bolts, an injection valve means is installed for relieving pressure from inside the gap while the wire is being wrapped and for injecting a sealant to the interior of the gap beneath the wire wrap, and a sealant is provided for filling the gap beneath the wire wrap for stopping the leak and combining with the wire wrap to provide a permanent repair for the leak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Assignee: Team, Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Harrison, Billie G. Moore
  • Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak
    Patent number: 4073836
    Abstract: In one exemplar embodiment, a method and apparatus are provided for sealing leaks which occur at the flanged connections of pipelines wherein a wire is wrapped about the upper surface of the flange connecting bolts for filling the gap between the flanges and above the bolts, an injection valve means is installed for relieving pressure from inside the gap while the wire is being wrapped and for injecting a sealant to the interior of the gap beneath the wire wrap, and a sealant is provided for filling the gap beneath the wire wrap for stoping the leak and combining with the wire wrap to provide a permanent repair for the leak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Inventors: George W. Harrison, Billie G. Moore