Patents by Inventor Faustyn Cornell Langowski

Faustyn Cornell Langowski 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).

  • Pipe handling head
    Patent number: 4030746
    Abstract: A head for grasping and guiding a length of pipe, such as marine riser pipe. The head has a base, a body pivoted to the base, and a pair of latch arms pivoted to the body for grasping and releasing the pipe. Power actuated means are provided for pivoting the body on its pivot. Power actuated means are provided for pivoting the latch arms between open and closed positions. The power operated means may embody features that adapt the head to the requirements of grasping and guiding a length of riser pipe suspended from hoisting equipment by a cable and being drawn into a derrick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: BJ-Hughes Inc.
    Inventor: Faustyn Cornell Langowski