Patents by Inventor Billy J. Parker

Billy J. Parker 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).

  • Variable-speed pipe bending
    Patent number: 6164113
    Abstract: A pipe bending apparatus is disclosed for bending pipe sections, particularly pipe sections of the type used in pipelines. The apparatus allows rapid clamping of the pipe section at reduced pressure via hydraulic fluid regeneration, while providing full hydraulic force for pipe section bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Inc.
    Inventor: Billy J. Parker
  • Article transfer system
    Patent number: 4027833
    Abstract: A device for transferring article carriers from one carrier tube of a pneumatic transfer system to another carrier tube provided by a hopper movable along a guide. A plurality of gated incoming carrier tubes are positioned above the hopper. When the slide gate of an incoming tube containing a carrier is opened, the carrier is dropped into the hopper positioned below. A plurality of gated outgoing carrier tubes are positioned below the movable hopper for receiving the carrier dropped from the hopper when a hopper gate is opened and the slide gate of the desired outgoing carrier tube is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Assignee: Clay Bernard Systems International Ltd.
    Inventors: Clay Bernard, II, William F. Matheny, III, Billy J. Parker