Patents by Inventor Corry Comello
Corry Comello 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: 9728817Abstract: An apparatus for electrically charging a rechargeable power source of a pipeline tool while the tool is located within a pipeline comprises a power module including a charging power source, an insertion module including an insertion mechanism having a charging plug for mating with a charging socket of the pipeline tool and a drive assembly operable to extend and retract the charging plug, and a power line electrically connecting the charging power source to the charging plug. The charging power source, power line, and charging plug may be enclosed by a pressure barrier and brought into pressure equalization with the pipeline, wherein the power line does not cross the barrier. The charging power source may include batteries or a generator. If a generator is employed and a pressure barrier must be maintained, a magnetic coupling may be used to transmit kinetic energy across the barrier for input to the generator.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: InvoDane Engineering Ltd.Inventors: Corry Comello, Paul Laursen, Daryl Speers, Peter Taylor
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Patent number: 9625419Abstract: A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: Paul Laursen, Corry Comello, Roderick Lee
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Patent number: 9625418Abstract: A conduit sensor device comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a first magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the first end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions, a second magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the second end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first plurality of magnets axially arranged about a first axis. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first top portion and a first bottom portion securing the first plurality of magnets within the first magnet rotor assembly. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second plurality of magnets axially arranged about a second axis. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second top portion and a second bottom portion securing the second plurality of magnets within the second magnet rotor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: Paul Laursen, Corry Comello
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Patent number: 9442126Abstract: A conduit sensor device comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a first magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the first end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions, a second magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the second end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first plurality of magnets axially arranged about a first axis. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first top portion and a first bottom portion securing the first plurality of magnets within the first magnet rotor assembly. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second plurality of magnets axially arranged about a second axis. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second top portion and a second bottom portion securing the second plurality of magnets within the second magnet rotor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTD.Inventors: Paul Laursen, Corry Comello
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Patent number: 8863820Abstract: A temperature measurement device in combination with a furnace heat exchanger is disclosed and claimed. An instrumented heat tracer sensor is launched into the heat exchanger which records the temperature of the fluid and performance at data points along the length of the heat exchanger. If a spike in the temperature as measured and recorded, since the speed of the heat tracer sensor is known, the location of the temperature increase is known which infers a burn through in the furnace. A three way valve includes a retrieve port, a chamber port, and a launch port. A small sensor control pump and a large heat exchanger flow pump propel the heat tracer sensor through the system. A plastic chamber retains the heat tracer sensor for interrogation and downloading information when the sensor is not in use in the heat exchanger. A control station communicates with the heat tracer sensor and extracts the stored temperature data therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Invodane Engineering LtdInventors: Paul Laursen, Corry Comello, Roderick Lee
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Publication number: 20140266009Abstract: An apparatus for electrically charging a rechargeable power source of a pipeline tool while the tool is located within a pipeline comprises a power module including a charging power source, an insertion module including an insertion mechanism having a charging plug for mating with a charging socket of the pipeline tool and a drive assembly operable to extend and retract the charging plug, and a power line electrically connecting the charging power source to the charging plug. The charging power source, power line, and charging plug may be enclosed by a pressure barrier and brought into pressure equalization with the pipeline, wherein the power line does not cross the barrier. The charging power source may include batteries or a generator. If a generator is employed and a pressure barrier must be maintained, a magnetic coupling may be used to transmit kinetic energy across the barrier for input to the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: InvoDane Engineering Ltd.Inventors: Corry Comello, Paul Laursen, Daryl Speers, Peter Taylor
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Publication number: 20140145705Abstract: A device, system and method of locating a target pipe in a pipe system utilizes an electric signal transmitter and an electrical signal detector. A pipe locator signal conductor comprises a spool and a flexible insulated electrical conductor wound around the spool. The exposed end of the conductor is fixed near an entry point in the pipe system, and the spool is fed into the pipe system such that the conductor pays off of the spool and extends at least partially through the target pipe. The signal transmitter is coupled to the exposed end of the conductor, transmitting a signal through the conductor and allowing the pipe to be located by the signal detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.Inventors: Tae-Joon Hwang, Corry Comello, Bill O'Brien, Paul Laursen
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Patent number: 8674678Abstract: A device, system and method of locating a target pipe in a pipe system utilizes an electric signal transmitter and an electrical signal detector. A pipe locator signal conductor comprises a spool and a flexible insulated electrical conductor wound around the spool. The exposed end of the conductor is fixed near an entry point in the pipe system, and the spool is fed into the pipe system such that the conductor pays off of the spool and extends at least partially through the target pipe. The signal transmitter is coupled to the exposed end of the conductor, transmitting a signal through the conductor and allowing the pipe to be located by the signal detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.Inventors: Tae-Joon Hwang, Corry Comello, Bill O'Brien, Paul Laursen
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Publication number: 20140015521Abstract: A conduit sensor device comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a first magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the first end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions, a second magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the second end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first plurality of magnets axially arranged about a first axis. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first top portion and a first bottom portion securing the first plurality of magnets within the first magnet rotor assembly. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second plurality of magnets axially arranged about a second axis. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second top portion and a second bottom portion securing the second plurality of magnets within the second magnet rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: PAUL LAURSEN, CORRY COMELLO
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Publication number: 20140013871Abstract: A conduit sensor device comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a first magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the first end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions, a second magnet rotor assembly residing proximate the second end portion of the device and rotatable between first and second positions. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first plurality of magnets axially arranged about a first axis. The first magnet rotor assembly includes a first top portion and a first bottom portion securing the first plurality of magnets within the first magnet rotor assembly. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second plurality of magnets axially arranged about a second axis. The second magnet rotor assembly includes a second top portion and a second bottom portion securing the second plurality of magnets within the second magnet rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: PAUL LAURSEN, CORRY COMELLO
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Publication number: 20120293289Abstract: A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: PAUL LAURSEN, CORRY COMELLO, RODERICK LEE
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Patent number: 8232796Abstract: A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Invodane Engineering LtdInventors: Paul Laursen, Corry Comello, Roderick Lee
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Publication number: 20120013330Abstract: A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: PAUL LAURSEN, CORRY COMELLO, RODERICK LEE
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Publication number: 20120006116Abstract: A device, system and method of locating a target pipe in a pipe system utilizes an electric signal transmitter and an electrical signal detector. A pipe locator signal conductor comprises a spool and a flexible insulated electrical conductor wound around the spool. The exposed end of the conductor is fixed near an entry point in the pipe system, and the spool is fed into the pipe system such that the conductor pays off of the spool and extends at least partially through the target pipe. The signal transmitter is coupled to the exposed end of the conductor, transmitting a signal through the conductor and allowing the pipe to be located by the signal detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Tae-Joon HWANG, Corry COMELLO, Bill O'BRIEN, Paul LAURSEN
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Publication number: 20110282619Abstract: A temperature measurement device in combination with a furnace heat exchanger is disclosed and claimed. An instrumented heat tracer sensor is launched into the heat exchanger which records the temperature of the fluid and performance at data points along the length of the heat exchanger. If a spike in the temperature as measured and recorded, since the speed of the heat tracer sensor is known, the location of the temperature increase is known which infers a burn through in the furnace. A three way valve includes a retrieve port, a chamber port, and a launch port. A small sensor control pump and a large heat exchanger flow pump propel the heat tracer sensor through the system. A plastic chamber retains the heat tracer sensor for interrogation and downloading information when the sensor is not in use in the heat exchanger. A control station communicates with the heat tracer sensor and extracts the stored temperature data therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: INVODANE ENGINEERING LTDInventors: PAUL LAURSEN, CORRY COMELLO, RODERICK LEE
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Patent number: 6944902Abstract: A pipe conduit vehicle having a substantially cylindrical housing and with at least one ring-shaped sealing element disposed between the outer side of the housing and the inner wall of the pipe conduit can be moved in the pipe conduit via the transport fluid flow. The pipe conduit vehicle thereby comprises at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening which form a bypass through the inner portion of the housing to reduce the pressure differential before and after the pipe conduit vehicle, wherein the at least one inlet opening is disposed on the outer surface of the cylindrical housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: PII Pipetronix GmbHInventors: Thomas Richter, Frank Gunter, George Franklyn Bremner, Corry Comello
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Patent number: 6339993Abstract: A device (1) for passing through pipes in the form of a pig (1) moving through the pipe and guided on the inner wall thereof has at least one pig body (16) and support elements (8a) on the outer periphery thereof for guidance within the pipe as well as drive elements (10a, 10b) in the form of collars for transport in the pipe. The device is distinguished by improved entrance into the pipe conduit in that at least one of the collars (10a, 10b) can be radially expanded.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: PII Pipetronix GmbHInventors: Corry Comello, Poul Laursen, Jukka Maki
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Patent number: 6196075Abstract: In order to facilitate introduction of an inspection pig through an introductory conduit having a smaller diameter and into a pipeline of large diameter and transporting a fluid, in particular gas or oil, the invention proposes a device for inspection of pipes having sensors disposed about an outer periphery thereof having radially expandable inspection units (6, 7), wherein, in particular, a front and a rear inspection unit (6, 7) having sensors (15; 15′) displaced with respect to each other in a peripheral sense can be moved axially towards each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Pipetronix GmbHInventors: Corry Comello, Poul Laursen, Jukka Maki