Patents by Inventor David Clouston

David Clouston 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: 12479537
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mooring system (1) for mooring a floating vessel. The mooring system includes a connector structure (10) for attachment to a mooring line and an anchor structure (20) to be anchored to a sea bed. The connector structure comprises an engagement portion (14) and an attachment portion (12). The anchor structure comprises an open guide channel (22) extending from an entrance region (24) to a terminal region (26); and sized to accommodate at least the engagement portion of the connector structure. A longitudinal opening to the guide channel provides access for a mooring line connected to the attachment portion, while the connector and anchor structures are connected and disconnected. Connection and disconnection can be controlled from the water surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: ORBITAL MARINE POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Calum Miller, David Clouston, Thomas Hugon, William Annal
  • Publication number: 20230110436
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mooring system (1) for mooring a floating vessel. The mooring system includes a connector structure (10) for attachment to a mooring line and an anchor structure (20) to be anchored to a sea bed. The connector structure comprises an engagement portion (14) and an attachment portion (12). The anchor structure comprises an open guide channel (22) extending from an entrance region (24) to a terminal region (26); and sized to accommodate at least the engagement portion of the connector structure. A longitudinal opening to the guide channel provides access for a mooring line connected to the attachment portion, while the connector and anchor structures are connected and disconnected. Connection and disconnection can be controlled from the water surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Calum MILLER, David CLOUSTON, Thomas HUGON, William ANNAL
  • Publication number: 20070024050
    Abstract: A security arrangement (10) for application to a support. The security arrangement (10) comprises a carrier (12). A first layer (14) of a first material is provided on the carrier. The first layer (14) defines an affixing region (16) substantially devoid of the first material. A second layer (18) of a second material is provided on the first layer (14). An affixing portion of the second layer (18) adheres to the carrier (12) via the affixing region (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: William White, David Clouston