Patents by Inventor Colin Johnston

Colin Johnston 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).

  • Patent number: 10633937
    Abstract: A lift frame system and method of use including a lift frame capable of being moved from a stowed position to a drill center position and a skidding pallet with at least one personnel access and egress walkway platform. The skidding pallet is capable of moving along a plurality of rails and engaging a multipurpose tower. The lift frame may include levels, a coiled tubing injector, at least one pressure control equipment, stabilizing arms, a top drive, a hook, and a set of bails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Johnston, Paul Shotton
  • Patent number: 9731796
    Abstract: A well intervention semisubmersible vessel and method including a drilling rig further including a non-elevated derrick floor and a handling tower having a single point land out without riser tensioners. The vessel may also include a flush drill floor, a flush moonpool door, a lift frame and personnel access walkway wherein the lift frame is capable of being skidded into position by a skidding system capable of providing personnel access and wherein the skidding system comprises a plurality of skidding rails, at least one remotely operated vehicle, an intervention rising system and storage area, a crane, a moonpool and handling area, a moonpool trolley, at least one fluid pump, and/or at least one tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Helix Energy Group Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Hin Chiu, Colin Johnston
  • Publication number: 20160104051
    Abstract: The conference room automation apparatus employs a processor-based integrated movement sensor, lights, cameras, and display device, such as a projector, that senses and interprets human movement within the room to control the projector in response to that movement and that captures events occurring in the room. Preferably packed in a common integrated package, the apparatus employs a layered software/hardware architecture that may be readily extended as a platform to support additional third-party functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: David Kryze, Jean-Claude Junqua, Ricardo Teixeira, Yue Fei, Jeremy Lauraire, Pierluigi Dalla Rosa, Colin Johnston
  • Patent number: 9273536
    Abstract: A subsea intervention system including at least one control station, at least one programmable logic controller system in each control station, at least one supervisory control and data acquisition system, at least one safety system capable of interacting with each control station, wherein the safety system is capable of controlling a process shutdown process, an emergency shutdown process, and an emergency quick-disconnect process. The system may also include subsea distribution units, safety manifold subsea control modules, system hydraulic power units, client hydraulic power units, grease skids, flushing and chemical injection units, or umbilical reelers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Brock, Colin Johnston
  • Patent number: 9239627
    Abstract: The conference room automation apparatus employs a processor-based integrated movement sensor, lights, cameras, and display device, such as a projector, that senses and interprets human movement within the room to control the projector in response to that movement and that captures events occurring in the room. Preferably packed in a common integrated package, the apparatus employs a layered software/hardware architecture that may be readily extended as a platform to support additional third-party functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: David Kryze, Jean-Claude Junqua, Ricardo Teixeira, Yue Fei, Jeremy Lauraire, Pierluigi Dalla Rosa, Colin Johnston
  • Publication number: 20150183495
    Abstract: A well intervention semisubmersible vessel and method including a drilling rig further including a non-elevated derrick floor and a handling tower having a single point land out without riser tensioners. The vessel may also include a flush drill floor, a flush moonpool door, a lift frame and personnel access walkway wherein the lift frame is capable of being skidded into position by a skidding system capable of providing personnel access and wherein the skidding system comprises a plurality of skidding rails, at least one remotely operated vehicle, an intervention rising system and storage area, a crane, a moonpool and handling area, a moonpool trolley, at least one fluid pump, and/or at least one tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Hin CHIU, Colin JOHNSTON
  • Publication number: 20150090464
    Abstract: A lift frame system and method of use including a lift frame capable of being moved from a stowed position to a drill center position and a skidding pallet with at least one personnel access and egress walkway platform. The skidding pallet is capable of moving along a plurality of rails and engaging a multipurpose tower. The lift frame may include levels, a coiled tubing injector, at least one pressure control equipment, stabilizing arms, a top drive, a hook, and a set of bails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Colin JOHNSTON, Paul Shotton
  • Publication number: 20140374114
    Abstract: A subsea intervention system including at least one control station, at least one programmable logic controller system in each control station, at least one supervisory control and data acquisition system, at least one safety system capable of interacting with each control station, wherein the safety system is capable of controlling a process shutdown process, an emergency shutdown process, and an emergency quick-disconnect process. The system may also include subsea distribution units, safety manifold subsea control modules, system hydraulic power units, client hydraulic power units, grease skids, flushing and chemical injection units, or umbilical reelers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Brock, Colin Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140139426
    Abstract: The conference room automation apparatus employs a processor-based integrated movement sensor, lights, cameras, and display device, such as a projector, that senses and interprets human movement within the room to control the projector in response to that movement and that captures events occurring in the room. Preferably packed in a common integrated package, the apparatus employs a layered software/hardware architecture that may be readily extended as a platform to support additional third-party functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventors: David Kryze, Jean-Claude Junqua, Ricardo Teixeira, Yue Fei, Jeremy Lauraire, Pierluigi Dalla Rosa, Colin Johnston
  • Publication number: 20070262720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lead free paint composition for use on UV control lamps. The paint composition is able to withstand high application and operating temperatures, up to 800° C., without exhibiting performance or visual degradation. The paint is used to differentiate lamps including a UV protective quartz jacket from similar lamps that lack such protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Deeder Aurongzeb, Gerald Schuh, Colin Johnston, Selmar Dorsey