Patents by Inventor Bruce Kivisto

Bruce Kivisto 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).

  • Submersible liquid jet apparatus
    Patent number: 10086497
    Abstract: A submersible liquid jet apparatus is provided for a system with a portable liquid jet tool that may be handled by human divers or remotely operated vehicles (ROV). The present apparatus facilitates the portability of a liquid jet tool with a support unit supplying high pressure working liquid and pressurized hydraulic fluid. The apparatus further provides portable delivery of an abrasive suspension to enhance the effectiveness of the high pressure working liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Chukar Waterjet, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kivisto, Amandeep Singh, Gordon A. Bekkala, Jude J. Lague
  • System for Dispensing Abrasive Particles in a Liquid Jet Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140256234
    Abstract: A submersible liquid jet apparatus is provided for a system with a portable liquid jet tool that may be handled by human divers or remotely operated vehicles (ROV). The present apparatus facilitates the portability of a liquid jet tool with a support unit supplying high pressure working liquid and pressurized hydraulic fluid. The apparatus further provides portable delivery of an abrasive suspension to enhance the effectiveness of the high pressure working liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Chukar Waterjet, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kivisto, Amandeep Singh, Gordon A. Bekkala, Jude J. Lague