Patents by Inventor Glenn Carson
Glenn Carson 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: 11144677Abstract: A fully digital integrated circuit apparatus (200) and method (300) are provided for generating a test mode enable signal with a digital non-resettable state retention storage circuit (210) connected to store an authentication control pattern for authorizing test mode access to a secure circuit, a digital safety interlock gate circuit (220) connected to store a safety interlock gate setting that may be accessed independently from a test mode enable signal, and combinatorial logic circuitry (205) for generating the test mode enable signal only when the interlock safety gate setting is set to a first value and the digital non-resettable state retention storage circuit stores the authentication control code.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Doll, Thomas Henry Luedeke, Nikila Krishnamoorthy, Hubert Glenn Carson, Jr., Anurag Jindal, Hilario Manuel Garza, Kamel Musa Khalaf, Joel Ray Knight, Adrian Lee Carleton
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Publication number: 20210042447Abstract: A fully digital integrated circuit apparatus (200) and method (300) are provided for generating a test mode enable signal with a digital non-resettable state retention storage circuit (210) connected to store an authentication control pattern for authorizing test mode access to a secure circuit, a digital safety interlock gate circuit (220) connected to store a safety interlock gate setting that may be accessed independently from a test mode enable signal, and combinatorial logic circuitry (205) for generating the test mode enable signal only when the interlock safety gate setting is set to a first value and the digital non-resettable state retention storage circuit stores the authentication control code.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: NXP USA, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Doll, Thomas Henry Luedeke, Nikila Krishnamoorthy, Hubert Glenn Carson, JR., Anurag Jindal, Hilario Manuel Garza, Kamel Musa Khalaf, Joel Ray Knight, Adrian Lee Carleton
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Patent number: 9857014Abstract: A restraint or gripping device for anchoring within the interior of a pipe comprises a pair of end plates adapted to be urged towards each other and a plurality of shoes, positioned between the end plates, and adapted to be moved radially outwardly as the end plates are urged together. In a further aspect, a method of restraining a pipe plug or isolation tool is provided. Also provided are assemblies for pipe isolation including an integral restraint or gripping mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Car-Ber Investments Inc.Inventors: Glenn Carson, Graham T. Brown
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Patent number: 9664326Abstract: A tool is provided for closing and sealing the open end of a pipe in connection with hydraulic pressure testing. The tool is inserted into the pipe lumen and can be operated from outside. It comprises inner and outer, opposed circumferential clamps; a front plate braced against the pipe end face; a movable back plate internal of the pipe lumen; and an O-ring, carried by the back plate, which can be squeezed by pressing the back plate against the inner clamp. Ports extend through the back plate to the upper and lower ends of its peripheral surface, for bottom filling and top venting of the pipe lumen.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventors: Guy Berube, Glenn Carson
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Patent number: 9410655Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes an external clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior surface of the pipe and an internal clamp for frictionally being secured to the interior surface of the pipe. A sealing plate, connected to one or both of the clamps seals the open end of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a means for pressurizing the interior of the pipe. A method of sealing and pressurizing the pipe is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Publication number: 20150377403Abstract: A restraint or gripping device for anchoring within the interior of a pipe comprises a pair of end plates adapted to be urged towards each other and a plurality of shoes, positioned between the end plates, and adapted to be moved radially outwardly as the end plates are urged together. In a further aspect, a method of restraining a pipe plug or isolation tool is provided. Also provided are assemblies for pipe isolation including an integral restraint or gripping mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Glenn Carson, Graham T. Brown
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Publication number: 20150226363Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes an external clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior surface of the pipe and an internal clamp for frictionally being secured to the interior surface of the pipe. A sealing plate, connected to one or both of the clamps seals the open end of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a means for pressurizing the interior of the pipe. A method of sealing and pressurizing the pipe is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Patent number: 8955551Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes an external clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior surface of the pipe and an internal clamp for frictionally being secured to the interior surface of the pipe. A sealing plate, connected to one or both of the clamps seals the open end of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a means for pressurizing the interior of the pipe. A method of sealing and pressurizing the pipe is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Car-Ber Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Publication number: 20140326324Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a sealing means for forming a circumferential seal between the apparatus and the inner surface of the pipe and first and second “gripping” means for frictionally engaging the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe, respectively, to prevent relative axial movement between the apparatus and the pipe. The invention also provides a method of sealing an open end of a pipe. The apparatus and method are also adapted to pressurize the interior of the pipe for conducting an integrity test of the pipe or welds on the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Guy Berube, Glenn Carson
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Publication number: 20140125055Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior of the pipe, a sealing plate for covering the open end of the pipe and being connectable to the clamp, and an urging mechanism for urging the sealing plate towards the clamp and for forming a seal between the sealing plate and the open end of the pipe. In one aspect, the clamp comprises an annular body formed by at least two sections that are radially tightened over the pipe exterior. In another aspect, the clamp comprises cooperating annular bodies, one capable of radially narrowing the other for frictionally engaging the pipe outer surface. In another aspect the method provides a method of sealing an end of a pipe. According to the invention, once the open end is sealed, the interior of the pipe may be pressurized, for example for testing the integrity thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn CARSON
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Patent number: 8573655Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior of the pipe, a sealing plate for covering the open end of the pipe and being connectable to the clamp, and an urging mechanism for urging the sealing plate towards the clamp and for forming a seal between the sealing plate and the open end of the pipe. In one aspect, the clamp comprises an annular body formed by at least two sections that are radially tightened over the pipe exterior. In another aspect, the clamp comprises cooperating annular bodies, one capable of radially narrowing the other for frictionally engaging the pipe outer surface. In another aspect the method provides a method of sealing an end of a pipe. According to the invention, once the open end is sealed, the interior of the pipe may be pressurized, for example for testing the integrity thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Publication number: 20120318396Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes an external clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior surface of the pipe and an internal clamp for frictionally being secured to the interior surface of the pipe. A sealing plate, connected to one or both of the clamps seals the open end of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a means for pressurizing the interior of the pipe. A method of sealing and pressurizing the pipe is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn CARSON
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Patent number: 8015859Abstract: A method for testing the integrity of welds used to secure a nozzle to a vessel and the like comprises forming a sealed space within the nozzle by providing a blind against the flange and a sealing plate within the vessel and filling the space with a pressurizing fluid. The sealing plate is not biased against the flange. As such, the method of the invention simulates normally occurring axial expansion stresses within the nozzle thereby providing a more accurate test. The apparatus of the invention comprises a blind flange for sealing the flange face and a back plate for positioning against the inner surface of the vessel. The apparatus includes a biasing means for urging the back plate against the vessel wall. In one embodiment, the biasing means includes a front plate located outside of the vessel and connected to the back plate. In another embodiment, the biasing means comprises a plurality of magnets for engaging the vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Publication number: 20110204052Abstract: A restraint or gripping device for anchoring within the interior of a pipe comprises a pair of end plates adapted to be urged towards each other and a plurality of shoes, positioned between the end plates, and adapted to be moved radially outwardly as the end plates are urged together. In a further aspect, a method of restraining a pipe plug or isolation tool is provided. Also provided are assemblies for pipe isolation including an integral restraint or gripping mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventors: Glenn Carson, Graham T. Brown
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Publication number: 20110132074Abstract: An apparatus for pressure testing a pipe includes a frame supporting a mandrel, the mandrel being adapted for positioning within the pipe, and two sealing devices connected to the mandrel and adapted to seal opposite ends of the pipe to create an annular space between the mandrel, the pipe, and the sealing devices. The integrity of the pipe is tested by pressurizing the annular space and monitoring such pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: CAR-BER INVESTMENTS, INC.Inventor: GLENN CARSON
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Publication number: 20110115144Abstract: A method for testing the integrity of a weld on a pipe includes the application of an axial stress on the weld during the integrity test. An assembly for performing the method is also provided, wherein a pair of circumferential supports are provided on the pipe, on opposite sides of the weld, and between which extend axial force applying devices. In one aspect, the invention is used to test a weld securing a flange to a pipe. The invention also provides novel circumferential clamps for securing to the exterior of pipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn CARSON
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Publication number: 20110048112Abstract: A method for testing the integrity of welds used to secure a nozzle to a vessel and the like comprises forming a sealed space within the nozzle by providing a blind against the flange and a sealing plate within the vessel and filling the space with a pressurizing fluid. The sealing plate is not biased against the flange. As such, the method of the invention simulates normally occurring axial expansion stresses within the nozzle thereby providing a more accurate test. The apparatus of the invention comprises a blind flange for sealing the flange face and a back plate for positioning against the inner surface of the vessel. The apparatus includes a biasing means for urging the back plate against the vessel wall. In one embodiment, the biasing means includes a front plate located outside of the vessel and connected to the back plate. In another embodiment, the biasing means comprises a plurality of magnets for engaging the vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn CARSON
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Patent number: 7874217Abstract: A method for testing the integrity of a weld on a pipe includes the application of an axial stress on the weld during the integrity test. Ali assembly for performing the method is also provided, wherein a pair of circumferential supports are provided on the pipe on opposite sides of the weld, and between which extend axial force applying devices. In one aspect, the invention is used to test a weld securing a flange to a pipe. The invention also provides novel circumferential clamps for securing to the exterior of pipes.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Patent number: 7845211Abstract: A pipe forming and testing apparatus includes a frame supporting a mandrel, the mandrel being adapted for positioning within the pipe, and two sealing devices connected to the mandrel and adapted to seal opposite ends of the pipe to create an annular space between the mandrel, the pipe, and the sealing devices. The pipe is formed from two or more pipe segments that are welded together. The apparatus includes at least one welding device for joining the pipe segments and preferably includes a rotating device for axially rotating the mandrel and pipe combination to facilitate the welding process. Once formed, the integrity of the pipe is tested by pressurizing the annular space and monitoring such pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventor: Glenn Carson
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Patent number: 7827853Abstract: A weld testing assembly for testing the integrity of weld used to secure a nozzle to a vessel and the like comprises a pair of plates or discs positioned on either end of the nozzle and a generally coaxially extending annular body having a diameter smaller than the nozzle stem. The assembly creates a sealed area with a small volume whereby a weld test can be efficiently conducted.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.Inventors: Glenn Carson, James Hodgins