Patents by Inventor Dale V. L. FAULKNER
Dale V. L. FAULKNER 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: 11239007Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member in an axial direction and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between the first and second fluid-carrying members. The component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member to the second fluid-carrying member. The isolator also include a first fluid sealing member provided between the first fluid-carrying member and the component, a second fluid sealing member provided between the second fluid-carrying member and the component, and a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. A a radially inner portion of the component separates the first fluid-carrying member and the second fluid-carrying member by an axial distance.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LTDInventors: Dale V. L. Faulkner, Paul Peacock
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Patent number: 11145441Abstract: An electrical isolator includes comprising: a first fluid-carrying member a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member to form a gap; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component extending across the gap and bonded to the first and second fluid-carrying members so as to provide a fluid tight seal between the first fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component and between the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. The isolator also includes a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LTD.Inventors: Dale V. L. Faulkner, Alexander Douglas Taylor
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Patent number: 10927879Abstract: A threaded coupling is provided that comprises a first coupling member, comprising a cylindrical portion which is internally threaded around an axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion and comprises an open end that defines an opening having an annular rim; a second coupling member comprising an externally threaded portion and at least one key cavity; and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a lock pin and a lock nut. The externally threaded portion is arranged to be received through the opening to be threadedly engaged with the internally threaded cylindrical portion to couple the first coupling member to the second coupling member. The rim comprises at least one projection that projects in a generally axial direction parallel to the axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Dale V. L. Faulkner
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Patent number: 10883531Abstract: A threaded coupling comprises a first coupling member, a second coupling member and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a locking member comprising a pin portion fixed to a flexible cable portion, and a lock nut. When the first coupling member is coupled to the second coupling member the locking assembly is arranged to restrict radial, circumferential and axial movement of the pin portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Dale V. L. Faulkner
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Publication number: 20200321147Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member in an axial direction and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between the first and second fluid-carrying members. The component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member to the second fluid-carrying member. The isolator also include a first fluid sealing member provided between the first fluid-carrying member and the component, a second fluid sealing member provided between the second fluid-carrying member and the component, and a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. A a radially inner portion of the component separates the first fluid-carrying member and the second fluid-carrying member by an axial distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: DALE V. L. FAULKNER, PAUL PEACOCK
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Publication number: 20200321146Abstract: An electrical isolator includes comprising: a first fluid-carrying member a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from the first fluid-carrying member to form a gap; a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component extending across the gap and bonded to the first and second fluid-carrying members so as to provide a fluid tight seal between the first fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component and between the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component. The isolator also includes a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Dale V. L. FAULKNER, Alexander Douglas TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20200056648Abstract: A threaded coupling comprises a first coupling member, a second coupling member and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a locking member comprising a pin portion fixed to a flexible cable portion, and a lock nut. When the first coupling member is coupled to the second coupling member the locking assembly is arranged to restrict radial, circumferential and axial movement of the pin portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventor: Dale V. L. Faulkner
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Publication number: 20190120278Abstract: A threaded coupling is provided that comprises a first coupling member, comprising a cylindrical portion which is internally threaded around an axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion and comprises an open end that defines an opening having an annular rim; a second coupling member comprising an externally threaded portion and at least one key cavity; and a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a lock pin and a lock nut. The externally threaded portion is arranged to be received through the opening to be threadedly engaged with the internally threaded cylindrical portion to couple the first coupling member to the second coupling member. The rim comprises at least one projection that projects in a generally axial direction parallel to the axis of rotational symmetry of the cylindrical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Dale V. L. FAULKNER
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Publication number: 20190120283Abstract: A metallic end fitting for a given tubular component made of fibre reinforced polymer matrix composite material includes first and second concentric surfaces extending longitudinally along a central axis to form a socket for receiving an end of the tubular component. The socket has an outer diameter defined by the first surface, and an inner diameter defined by the second surface, wherein the outer diameter and inner diameter are chosen to provide an interference fit with respective outer and inner of the given tubular component when the component is press fitted into the socket. Each of the first and second concentric surfaces comprises one or more longitudinal cutting teeth. When the given tubular component is press fitted into the socket, the one or more longitudinal cutting teeth are designed to cut one or more longitudinal grooves into respective outer and inner surfaces of the composite material tubular component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Dale V. L. FAULKNER, Will POLLITT