Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Lazzara
Christopher J. Lazzara 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).
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Patent number: 11453518Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing physical structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a composite reinforcement system includes a carrier formed of a plurality of fibers and a blend of at least two reagents impregnated within the carrier. The at least two reagents are chemically configured to react to form a moisture-curable prepolymer. One reagent of the at least two reagents is an isocyanate, and another reagent of the at least two reagents is an aromatic-group-containing polyol.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: CSC OPERATING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Christopher R. Fenoli, Davie Peguero
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Patent number: 10953625Abstract: A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SPARTAN ACQUISITION LLCInventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Davie Peguero, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti
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Patent number: 10814584Abstract: A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Neptune Research, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Davie Peguero, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti
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Publication number: 20200180801Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing physical structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a composite reinforcement system includes a carrier formed of a plurality of fibers and a blend of at least two reagents impregnated within the carrier. The at least two reagents are chemically configured to react to form a moisture-curable prepolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Neptune Research, LLC.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Christopher R. Fenoli, Davie Peguero
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Patent number: 10597182Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing physical structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a composite reinforcement system includes a carrier formed of a plurality of fibers and a blend of at least two reagents impregnated within the carrier. The at least two reagents are chemically configured to react to form a moisture-curable prepolymer. One reagent of the at least two reagents is an isocyanate, and another reagent of the at least two reagents is an aromatic-group-containing polyol.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: NEPTUNE RESEARCH, LLC.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Christopher R. Fenoli, Davie Peguero
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Patent number: 10266292Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a carrier of a composite reinforcement system for repairing and/or reinforcing a physical structure is disclosed. The carrier includes a plurality of carbon fibers. Each carbon fiber has a longitudinal axis and a length extending in a generally 0 degree direction. The carrier further includes at least one fiberglass fiber having a longitudinal axis and a length extending in a generally 90 degree direction across the plurality of carbon fibers. The plurality of carbon fibers constitute at least about 70 wt % of the carrier and the at least one fiberglass fiber constitutes at most about 30 wt % of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Neptune Research, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Davie Peguero, Tony Anderson, Armand Herold
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Publication number: 20160214336Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a carrier of a composite reinforcement system for repairing and/or reinforcing a physical structure is disclosed. The carrier includes a plurality of carbon fibers. Each carbon fiber has a longitudinal axis and a length extending in a generally 0 degree direction. The carrier further includes at least one fiberglass fiber having a longitudinal axis and a length extending in a generally 90 degree direction across the plurality of carbon fibers. The plurality of carbon fibers constitute at least about 70 wt % of the carrier and the at least one fiberglass fiber constitutes at most about 30 wt % of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Davie Peguero, Tony Anderson, Armand Herold
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Publication number: 20160214781Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing physical structures with composite reinforcement systems are disclosed herein. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a composite reinforcement system includes a carrier formed of a plurality of fibers and a blend of at least two reagents impregnated within the carrier. The at least two reagents are chemically configured to react to form a moisture-curable prepolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Christopher R. Fenoli, Davie Peguero
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Publication number: 20150321448Abstract: A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Davie Peguero, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti
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Publication number: 20150299941Abstract: Methods are provided for strengthening (e.g., repairing, structurally reinforcing, etc.) a fluid-system component by installing, as a circumferential wrap or a patch, a radiation-curable composite laminate. Kits including composite repair materials and equipment for implementing the methods are also provided. Examples of fluid-system components that may be strengthened include pipework, pipelines, transmission pipelines, distribution pipelines, gathering lines, oil risers, gas risers, process piping, girth welds on pipelines or vessels, tanks, vessels, elbows, tees, flanges, and high-pressure injection lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Jozef Bicerano
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Patent number: 9096020Abstract: Methods are provided for strengthening (e.g., repairing, structurally reinforcing, etc.) a fluid-system component by installing, as a circumferential wrap or a patch, a radiation-curable composite laminate. Kits including composite repair materials and equipment for implementing the methods are also provided. Examples of fluid-system components that may be strengthened include pipework, pipelines, transmission pipelines, distribution pipelines, gathering lines, oil risers, gas risers, process piping, girth welds on pipelines or vessels, tanks, vessels, elbows, tees, flanges, and high-pressure injection lines.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Jozef Bicerano
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Publication number: 20150204476Abstract: A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Davie Peguero, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti
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Publication number: 20150068633Abstract: A composite system for reinforcing a section of a curved metallic structure configured to contain fluids comprises a fabric carrier configured to be saturated with a uniformly dispersed reactive precursor. The reactive precursor chemically configured to activate and harden after removal of the reactive precursor from a protective packaging. The reactive precursor includes a radiopaque substance within a range of about 3 percent to about 50 percent by weight of the reactive precursor. The fabric carrier is adapted to be applied in overlapping layers to a surface of a curved metallic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, Venkatachala S. Minnikanti, Davie Peguero, James R. Schwarz
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Patent number: 8844464Abstract: Systems, method and devices for applying a fluid composite to a carrier sheet are presented herein. An aspect of this disclosure is directed to a fluid-administering apparatus for applying a fluid composite, such as resins, epoxies, and adhesives, to a carrier sheet, such as a cloth tape. The apparatus includes a support frame with a container buttress, and a container removably received within the container buttress of the support frame. The container has a basin for holding the fluid composite, a lid covering the basin, and first and second scraping surfaces for scraping the carrier sheet. The container also has first and second slots, each of which is defined through a respective opposing side of the container. The carrier sheet passes through the first slot, traverses down into the basin through the fluid composite, slides over the first scraping surface then under the second scraping surface, and passes out through the second slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara
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Patent number: 8522827Abstract: A protective seal, a protective seal kit, and a method for sealing a joint region between pipes are provided. The protective seal includes a first wrap, comprising a corrosion-resistant material, wrapped around a seal region, contacting the outer surface of the pipeline assembly. A second wrap, comprising a self-adhering fiberglass composite, wraps around the first wrap. The kit includes a flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a corrosion-resistant material, and a second flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a fiberglass cloth impregnated with a resinous pliable-plastic material. The method includes wrapping a corrosion-resistant, inner wrap around first and second pipes such that this wrap surrounds the joint region and adheres to the pipes. A fiberglass-composite outer wrap is wrapped around the inner wrap and the first and second pipes such that the outer wrap surrounds the inner wrap and adheres to the pipes. The outer wrap is cured.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, James R. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20130160926Abstract: Methods are provided for strengthening (e.g., repairing, structurally reinforcing, etc.) a fluid-system component by installing, as a circumferential wrap or a patch, a radiation-curable composite laminate. Kits including composite repair materials and equipment for implementing the methods are also provided. Examples of fluid-system components that may be strengthened include pipework, pipelines, transmission pipelines, distribution pipelines, gathering lines, oil risers, gas risers, process piping, girth welds on pipelines or vessels, tanks, vessels, elbows, tees, flanges, and high-pressure injection lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Jozef Bicerano
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Publication number: 20120156378Abstract: Systems, method and devices for applying a fluid composite to a carrier sheet are presented herein. An aspect of this disclosure is directed to a fluid-administering apparatus for applying a fluid composite, such as resins, epoxies, and adhesives, to a carrier sheet, such as a cloth tape. The apparatus includes a support frame with a container buttress, and a container removably received within the container buttress of the support frame. The container has a basin for holding the fluid composite, a lid covering the basin, and first and second scraping surfaces for scraping the carrier sheet. The container also has first and second slots, each of which is defined through a respective opposing side of the container. The carrier sheet passes through the first slot, traverses down into the basin through the fluid composite, slides over the first scraping surface then under the second scraping surface, and passes out through the second slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Neptune Research Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara
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Publication number: 20120001393Abstract: Deformable plugs, fluid seals formed from a deformable plug, and methods for sealing a hole with a deformable plug, are provided herein. In some embodiments, the deformable plug includes a resinous composite that expands and solidifies upon exposure to a catalyst. A carrier with a compressible body configured to embed within a hole is impregnated with the resinous composite. The fluid seal can be formed from a carrier with a porous body that is compressively embedded within a hole. The carrier is impregnated with a resinous composite that expands and solidifies upon exposure to a catalyst. One or more anchors are formed from the resinous composite after being exposed to the catalyst. The anchors retain the carrier inside the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Lazzara, Christopher J. Lazzara, Tammy M. Bomia, James R. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20110079311Abstract: A protective seal, a protective seal kit, and a method for sealing a joint region between pipes are provided. The protective seal includes a first wrap, comprising a corrosion-resistant material, wrapped around a seal region, contacting the outer surface of the pipeline assembly. A second wrap, comprising a self-adhering fiberglass composite, wraps around the first wrap. The kit includes a flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a corrosion-resistant material, and a second flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a fiberglass cloth impregnated with a resinous pliable-plastic material. The method includes wrapping a corrosion-resistant, inner wrap around first and second pipes such that this wrap surrounds the joint region and adheres to the pipes. A fiberglass-composite outer wrap is wrapped around the inner wrap and the first and second pipes such that the outer wrap surrounds the inner wrap and adheres to the pipes. The outer wrap is cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Neptune Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, James R. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20100237606Abstract: End seals, end seal kits, and methods for sealing the space between an outer casing and an inner pipe, which extends through the outer casing, are provided herein. The end seal may include a frustoconical seal member configured to seal the space at one end of the outer casing. A composite wrap covers the seal member. The kit includes a deformable sealing putty and a flexible wrap. The method includes: applying a deformable sealing putty to the outer casing and inner pipe; forming the sealing putty into a fluid tight seal, the seal having a hollow body with an annular segment disposed within the outer casing, and a frustoconical segment extending coaxially from the annular segment outside of the outer casing; wrapping a flexible fiberglass composite wrap around the frustoconical segment of the seal; and curing the fiberglass composite wrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Neptune Research Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Lazzara, Richard J. Lazzara, James R. Schwarz