Patents by Inventor Duncan McPhee
Duncan McPhee 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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Publication number: 20230184282Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi jackbolt tensioner and methods of using the same. The present invention alleviates some of the problems associated with presently available multi jackbolt tensioners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Andrew Duncan MCPHEE, Adam Glenn LUTTY
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Patent number: 11518008Abstract: A tensioning apparatus is adapted to simultaneously tension a number of jackbolts of a multi jackbolt tensioner. The tensioning apparatus may be made compact by overlapping gear disks of the spindle gears and further act as a torque multiplier between the other gears of the tensioning apparatus. The tensioning apparatus can be part of a combination with a power transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Superbolt, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Duncan McPhee
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Patent number: 11285573Abstract: A multi jack tensioner for applying tension to a fastener, the tensioner comprising: a body having at least one section, including a first body section formed to engage an elongate fastening member or integrally formed therewith; a load bearing member for applying force to a workpiece to be fastened and arranged for location about said fastening member adjacent the body; a plurality of pressure chambers between the load bearing member and the body arranged to displace the at least one body section axially relative to the load bearing member in response to hydraulic pressure; and a plurality of jack bolts extending between the body section and the load bearing member for further displacing the first body section from the load bearing member; wherein application of hydraulic pressure to one or more of the plurality of pressure chambers displaces the first body section from the load bearing member thereby tensioning said fastening member and whereby subsequent tensioning of the fastening member is applied byType: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Superbolt, Inc.Inventors: Steven Greenwell, Andrew Duncan McPhee
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Publication number: 20210387298Abstract: A hydraulic tensioning and release tool for an expansion fastener of a type having an elongate member with a tapered portion for fastening a workpiece. The tool includes a sleeve for placement about the tapered portion; a cylinder(s) including a cylinder for generating compressive force against the workpiece; a release piston for displacing the sleeve and a tension piston for coupling to elongate member. The tension piston and the cylinder(s) defining a tension chamber and the release piston. One of cylinder(s) defines at least one release chamber. Hydraulic ports are in fluid communication with the tension chamber and the release chamber for application of hydraulic pressure to displace the tension piston and the release piston for respectively tensioning the elongate member and for releasing the sleeve from the tapered portion. A tension retaining arrangement retains the elongate member in tension subsequent to removal of hydraulic pressure from the tensioning chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: Andrew Duncan MCPHEE
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Publication number: 20210008676Abstract: A multi jack tensioner for applying tension to a fastener, the tensioner comprising: a body having at least one section, including a first body section formed to engage an elongate fastening member or integrally formed therewith; a load bearing member for applying force to a workpiece to be fastened and arranged for location about said fastening member adjacent the body; a plurality of pressure chambers between the load bearing member and the body arranged to displace the at least one body section axially relative to the load bearing member in response to hydraulic pressure; and a plurality of jack bolts extending between the body section and the load bearing member for further displacing the first body section from the load bearing member; wherein application of hydraulic pressure to one or more of the plurality of pressure chambers displaces the first body section from the load bearing member thereby tensioning said fastening member and whereby subsequent tensioning of the fastening member is applied byType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Superbolt, Inc.Inventors: Steven GREENWELL, Andrew Duncan McPHEE
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Publication number: 20200338699Abstract: A tensioning apparatus is provided that is arranged to simultaneously tension a plurality of jackbolts of a multi jackbolt tensioner (MJT). The tensioning apparatus has a housing that is arranged for receiving a drive gear from a drive unit. The tensioning apparatus includes one or more planetary gears that are retained within the housing and which mesh with the drive gear in use. A ring gear encircles the one or more planetary gears and meshes with them. A plurality of spindle gears is retained in the housing. Each of the spindle gears has a spindle for coupling to a respective one of the jackbolts. The spindle gears are located around the ring gear and mesh with teeth on an outside of the ring gear. In use the drive gear rotates the one or more planetary gears to thereby rotate the spindle gears via the ring gear to thereby tension the jackbolts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Andrew Duncan McPhee
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Patent number: 10598254Abstract: A worm drive has a worm and a worm wheel. Meshing assemblies are formed about the worm wheel each comprising a ball and a cup receiving a portion of the ball. Each cup is orientated at an acute angle toward the worm drive relative to a periphery of the wheel. The worm presents a concavely tapering side profile complementing a peripheral portion of the worm wheel. Consequently portions of the balls mesh with the worm and are free to rotate and so reduce shear forces between the worm and the worm wheel in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Nord-Lock Australia Pty LtdInventors: Peter Elliot Armstong, Andrew Duncan McPhee
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Publication number: 20180058544Abstract: A worm drive has a worm and a worm wheel. Meshing assemblies are formed about the worm wheel each comprising a ball and a cup receiving a portion of the ball. Each cup is orientated at an acute angle toward the worm drive relative to a periphery of the wheel. The worm presents a concavely tapering side profile complementing a peripheral portion of the worm wheel. Consequently portions of the balls mesh with the worm and are free to rotate and so reduce shear forces between the worm and the worm wheel in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Peter Elliot Armstong, Andrew Duncan McPhee
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Patent number: 7471379Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Jetalon Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Chiarello, Charles Eric Boyd, Duncan A. McPhee
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Patent number: 7397547Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Jetalon Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Chiarello, Charles Eric Boyd, Duncan A. McPhee
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Patent number: 7319523Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Jetalon Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Phillip Chiarello, Charles Eric Boyd, Duncan A. McPhee
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Patent number: 7317533Abstract: An apparatus utilizes miniaturized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and ion-selective self-assembled monolayer (SAM) and hydrogel chemistry to measure metal ion concentrations in liquids. The SPR optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The SPR system utilizes an optical window that is coated with the SAM layer or hydrogel material. The SAM layer and hydrogel materials are highly selective to a specific metal ion of interest. The miniaturized SPR sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with the SAM layer or hydrogel material in contact with the liquid. Metal ions selectively attach to the SAM layer or hydrogel material, thereby affecting the SPR signal. Changes in the SPR signal are used to accurately determine the metal ion concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Jetalon Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Chiarello, Eric Boyd, Duncan A. McPhee
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Publication number: 20080001105Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: JETALON SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Chiarello, Charles Boyd, Duncan McPhee
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Patent number: 7268864Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Jetalon Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Chiarello, Charles Eric Boyd, Duncan A. McPhee
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Publication number: 20070070330Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: JETALON SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Chiarello, Charles Boyd, Duncan McPhee
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Publication number: 20070070332Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: JETALON SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Chiarello, Charles Boyd, Duncan McPhee
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Publication number: 20070070331Abstract: An apparatus utilizes optical reflectivity (REF) to measure concentrations in liquids. The REF optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The miniaturized REF sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with an optical window in contact with the liquid. Changes in a total internal reflection (TIR) signal are sensitive to temperature and concentration of the liquid. These changes in the TIR signal are used to accurately determine the concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: JETALON SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Chiarello, Charles Boyd, Duncan McPhee
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Publication number: 20060158653Abstract: An apparatus utilizes miniaturized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and ion-selective self-assembled monolayer (SAM) and hydrogel chemistry to measure metal ion concentrations in liquids. The SPR optical system is packaged in a compact and cost-effective form factor. An electronic circuit drives the optical system. The SPR system utilizes an optical window that is coated with the SAM layer or hydrogel material. The SAM layer and hydrogel materials are highly selective to a specific metal ion of interest. The miniaturized SPR sensor is situated in an optical-fluidic cell or an optical-fluidic manifold with the SAM layer or hydrogel material in contact with the liquid. Metal ions selectively attach to the SAM layer or hydrogel material, thereby affecting the SPR signal. Changes in the SPR signal are used to accurately determine the metal ion concentration in the liquid. The liquids may be either static or dynamic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: JETALON SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Chiarello, Eric Boyd, Duncan McPhee