Patents by Inventor Clifton Braun
Clifton Braun 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: 11959576Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first body end, a second body end, and a middle body section therebetween; a foldable arm pivotably attached to the body to radially reposition the foldable arm relative to the body, the foldable arm comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment extending between the body and the second segment, wherein the second segment is substantially parallel to the body; and a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem mounted to the second segment of the foldable arm and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Publication number: 20230296200Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first body end, a second body end, and a middle body section therebetween; a foldable arm pivotably attached to the body to radially reposition the foldable arm relative to the body, the foldable arm comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment extending between the body and the second segment, wherein the second segment is substantially parallel to the body; and a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem mounted to the second segment of the foldable arm and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Patent number: 11698160Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a stent configurable in a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration, the stent mounted to the body in the compressed configuration; and a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem comprising a steering rod extending from the first end of the body and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Patent number: 11530773Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first body end, a second body end, and a middle body section therebetween; a pivotable arm attached to the body, wherein the pivotable arm is pivotable relative to the body to radially reposition the pivotable arm relative to the body; a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem mounted to the pivotable arm and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe; and a stent mounted to the body, the stent comprising a sealing layer and a spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Publication number: 20220228693Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a stent configurable in a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration, the stent mounted to the body in the compressed configuration; and a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem comprising a steering rod extending from the first end of the body and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Patent number: 11320083Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe repair stent, a pipe repair device, and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed. The pipe repair stent can comprise a sealing layer comprising a flexible and compressible repair material; and a spring, wherein the sealing layer is wrapped around a circumference of the spring; wherein the stent is configurable in an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration, the spring biasing the stent to the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Publication number: 20220099230Abstract: A pipe repair device includes a body defining a first body end, a second body end, and a middle body section therebetween; a pivotable arm attached to the body, wherein the pivotable arm is pivotable relative to the body to radially reposition the pivotable arm relative to the body; a locomotion subsystem configured to drive the pipe repair device through a pipe, the locomotion subsystem mounted to the pivotable arm and configured to engage an inner surface of the pipe; and a stent mounted to the body, the stent comprising a sealing layer and a spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Patent number: 11221099Abstract: Example aspects of a stent for repairing a pipe and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Clifton Braun, Cody Badger, Karl Halden
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Patent number: 11131417Abstract: Example aspects of a stent for repairing a pipe and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Clifton Braun, Cody Badger, Karl Halden
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Publication number: 20200224811Abstract: Example aspects of a stent for repairing a pipe and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Clifton Braun, Cody Badger, Karl Halden
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Publication number: 20200217441Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe repair stent, a pipe repair device, and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed. The pipe repair stent can comprise a sealing layer comprising a flexible and compressible repair material; and a spring, wherein the sealing layer is wrapped around a circumference of the spring; wherein the stent is configurable in an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration, the spring biasing the stent to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Patent number: 10641427Abstract: Example aspects of a stent for repairing a pipe and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed. The stent can comprise a spring, the spring defining an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a void; and a seal on the outer surface of the spring; the stent configurable in a compressed orientation, wherein the spring is compressed, and an expanded orientation, wherein the spring is expanded.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Clifton Braun, Cody Badger, Karl Halden
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Patent number: 10627038Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe repair device and a method for repairing a pipeline are disclosed. The pipe repair device can comprise a body; a sensor attached to the body for detecting the leak in the pipe; a transport mechanism attached to the body for transporting the pipe repair device along the pipe; and a repair mechanism comprising a repair material for repairing the leak.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank
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Publication number: 20190301657Abstract: Example aspects of a stent for repairing a pipe and a method for repairing a pipe are disclosed. The stent can comprise a spring, the spring defining an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a void; and a seal on the outer surface of the spring; the stent configurable in a compressed orientation, wherein the spring is compressed, and an expanded orientation, wherein the spring is expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Clifton Braun, Cody Badger, Karl Halden
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Publication number: 20190093813Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe repair device and a method for repairing a pipeline are disclosed. The pipe repair device can comprise a body; a sensor attached to the body for detecting the leak in the pipe; a transport mechanism attached to the body for transporting the pipe repair device along the pipe; and a repair mechanism comprising a repair material for repairing the leak.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Cody Badger, Clifton Braun, Adam Tank