Patents by Inventor Don M. Zemo, Jr.

Don M. Zemo, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 11623312
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 11298785
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 10632576
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 9849550
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 9242319
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, LLC
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 8732931
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for removing or reinstalling riser pipes of a riser bundle
    Patent number: 8214993
    Abstract: A method of servicing a pipe bundle or riser bundle employs a specially configured hoist having a rail that supports multiple lifts. A selected satellite pipe/conduit of the pipe bundle is both lifted and pulled horizontally in order to remove it from a plurality of supports that hold the satellite pipes together in spaced apart positions. During removal of a satellite pipe, the lifts elevate, then travel with and hold the pipe as it moves horizontally away from the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Coastal Cargo Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Don M. Zemo, Jr.