Patents by Inventor James A. Massey
James A. Massey 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: 20240125415Abstract: A pipe assembly includes a flexible pipe segment and at least one end fitting. The at least one end fitting includes an end casing coupled to the flexible pipe segment and a seal housing removably coupled to the end casing. The end casing defines a seal housing-receiving bore extending longitudinally through the end casing, and the seal housing is positioned within the seal housing-receiving bore. The seal housing defines at least one seal bore extending from an axially distal surface of the seal housing, and one or more sealing elements are seated in a respective one of the at least one seal bore. The end casing is couplable to a counterpart fitting, and the seal housing and/or the one or more sealing elements are configured to define a sealing interface with the counterpart fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Cook, James R. Soltau, Cody Bedwell, Corey Massey, Yaswanth Kasireddy
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Publication number: 20240093559Abstract: A pipe deployment system includes a vehicle, a deployment tool having a body with a spool engagement slot and a hydraulic motor mounted to the body, a spool having a pin extending along a rotational axis of the spool from an end of the spool, and an engagement spline rotationally engaging the hydraulic motor with the pin. The deployment tool is removably connected to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Cook, Corey Massey, Julian Keihany, Thiago Machado, Rajeev Pillai
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Patent number: 11820110Abstract: A heat-sealable multilayer film may include a support layer, a polyethylene heat-seal layer, and an intermediate peelable layer. The support layer may include at least one polymeric layer. Heat-sealed packages comprising the multilayer film described herein have peelable seals characterized by an appropriate peel strength substantially independent of the seal conditions and substantially free of stringing upon peeling.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES WINTERBOURNE LIMITEDInventors: David Thomas Stell, Robert James Massey
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Patent number: 11608614Abstract: A loading machine for loading, hauling, and dumping material about a worksite includes a lifting implement pivotally joined to a machine frame to articulate with respect to a work surface. A lift sensor is operatively configured to measure vertical articulation of the lifting mechanism. An electronic controller communicating with the lift sensor can be programmed to operate the loading machine in one of a rated performance mode and a limited performance mode depending upon the vertical articulation of the lifting implement with respect to the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Andrew James Massey
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Publication number: 20220195701Abstract: A loading machine for loading, hauling, and dumping material about a worksite includes a lifting implement pivotally joined to a machine frame to articulate with respect to a work surface. A lift sensor is operatively configured to measure vertical articulation of the lifting mechanism. An electronic controller communicating with the lift sensor can be programmed to operate the loading machine in one of a rated performance mode and a limited performance mode depending upon the vertical articulation of the lifting implement with respect to the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Andrew James Massey
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Patent number: 10703135Abstract: Technology is provided for an inflation hubcap installation system for connecting an air hose to an inflation hubcap air fitting. The inflation hubcap installation system includes a locking tool, a tool retainer, and a torque wrench adapter. The locking tool includes a hubcap interface portion and a wrench portion configured to engage the air fitting when the hubcap interface portion is connected to the inflation hubcap. The tool retainer connects to the locking tool and retains the locking tool on the inflation hubcap. The torque wrench adapter engages the air hose and connects to a suitable torque wrench.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Stemco Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael James Massey
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Publication number: 20190366694Abstract: A heat-sealable multilayer film may include a support layer, a polyethylene heat-seal layer, and an intermediate peelable layer. The support layer may include at least one polymeric layer. Heat-sealed packages comprising the multilayer film described herein have peelable seals characterized by an appropriate peel strength substantially independent of the seal conditions and substantially free of stringing upon peeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: David Thomas STELL, Robert James MASSEY
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Patent number: 10378347Abstract: A coring tool including a coring bit operable to obtain a core sample of a subterranean formation from a sidewall of a wellbore extending into the subterranean formation. The coring tool also includes a storage tube, an actuator operable to move the core from the coring bit into the storage tube, and a sensor operable to generate information related to presence of the core within the storage tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: James Massey
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Publication number: 20180134073Abstract: Technology is provided for an inflation hubcap installation system for connecting an air hose to an inflation hubcap air fitting. The inflation hubcap installation system includes a locking tool, a tool retainer, and a torque wrench adapter. The locking tool includes a hubcap interface portion and a wrench portion configured to engage the air fitting when the hubcap interface portion is connected to the inflation hubcap. The tool retainer connects to the locking tool and retains the locking tool on the inflation hub cap. The torque wrench adapter engages the air hose and connects to a suitable torque wrench.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Michael James Massey
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Publication number: 20170159429Abstract: A coring tool including a coring bit operable to obtain a core sample of a subterranean formation from a sidewall of a wellbore extending into the subterranean formation. The coring tool also includes a storage tube, an actuator operable to move the core from the coring bit into the storage tube, and a sensor operable to generate information related to presence of the core within the storage tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: James Massey
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Patent number: 9545876Abstract: A monitoring unit wirelessly monitors sensor(s) associated with a vehicle and includes (a) a radio frequency (RF) receiver that receives RF signals from one or more sensors; (b) a processing unit connected to the RF receiver that monitors information related received RF signals from the sensor(s); (c) the processing unit monitoring the received RF signals and a status of an output of the sensor(s) associated with the vehicle. The received RF signals may include information on a value of an output of the sensor and limits of acceptable values, and the processing unit generates an alarm when the value of the output is outside of the limits of acceptable values. The alarm may be a visual indication visible from the exterior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: STEMCO LPInventors: Mark J. Kranz, Michael James Massey, Daniel J. Harding
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Publication number: 20150291083Abstract: A monitoring unit wirelessly monitors sensor(s) associated with a vehicle and includes (a) a radio frequency (RF) receiver that receives RF signals from one or more sensors; (b) a processing unit connected to the RF receiver that monitors information related received RF signals from the sensor(s); (c) the processing unit monitoring the received RF signals and a status of an output of the sensor(s) associated with the vehicle. The received RF signals may include information on a value of an output of the sensor and limits of acceptable values, and the processing unit generates an alarm when the value of the output is outside of the limits of acceptable values. The alarm may be a visual indication visible from the exterior of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Mark J. Kranz, Michael James Massey, Daniel J. Harding
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Patent number: 9090206Abstract: A monitoring unit wirelessly monitors sensor(s) associated with a vehicle and includes (a) a radio frequency (RF) receiver that receives RF signals from one or more sensors; (b) a processing unit connected to the RF receiver that monitors information related received RF signals from the sensor(s); (c) the processing unit monitoring the received RF signals and a status of an output of the sensor(s) associated with the vehicle. The received RF signals may include information on a value of an output of the sensor and limits of acceptable values, and the processing unit generates an alarm when the value of the output is outside of the limits of acceptable values. The alarm may be a visual indication visible from the exterior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: STEMCO LPInventors: Mark J. Kranz, Michael James Massey, Daniel J. Harding
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Patent number: 8981919Abstract: A flow indication system for a central tire inflation system is provided. The flow indication system provides a venturi in fluid communication with the conduit providing air to a tire. A pressure reading is taken at the inlet and throat of the venturi and the air flowing through the venturi is calculated based on the pressure differential. According to some embodiments, the pressure readings are provided to a microcontroller that uses a table and interpolation algorithms to calculate the flow of the air flowing through the venturi, such as the mass of air in a given unit of time (grams/second for example). In one embodiment, two separate pressure sensors are coupled to different ends of a narrowed orifice that causes a pressure change in the flow as flow rate increases in the throat of the sensor. This pressure change is then used to calculate a proportional flow that can then be broadcast to various parties instead of an on/off reading.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Stemco LPInventors: Michael James Massey, Mark J. Kranz, Mark N. Gold, James C. Steph, Herman Goins, Jr.
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Patent number: 8919460Abstract: A coring tool having a coring mechanism for cutting cores from a borehole sidewall. The coring mechanism comprises a motor having a coring bit to cut 1.5 inch diameter, 2.5 inch long cores. Support plates fixed to the housing comprise guide slots having a longer leg and a shorter leg. Leading pins and follower pins extend from the motor into the guide slots. When the leading and follower pins are driven along the guide slots, the motor is rotated and then pushed into the formation. Drive plates positioned between the housing and the support plates comprise slots and pivot about a pin. The leading pins further extend into the drive plate slots. A hydraulic cylinder pivots the drive plates, pushing the pins along the guide slots to rotate the motor to a radial position and then urge the motor towards the formation.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Sebastien Joulin, Stephen Yeldell, Brandon Christa, James Massey
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Publication number: 20130068531Abstract: A coring tool having a coring mechanism for cutting cores from a borehole sidewall. The coring mechanism comprises a motor having a coring bit to cut 1.5 inch diameter, 2.5 inch long cores. Support plates fixed to the housing comprise guide slots having a longer leg and a shorter leg. Leading pins and follower pins extend from the motor into the guide slots. When the leading and follower pins are driven along the guide slots, the motor is rotated and then pushed into the formation. Drive plates positioned between the housing and the support plates comprise slots and pivot about a pin. The leading pins further extend into the drive plate slots. A hydraulic cylinder pivots the drive plates, pushing the pins along the guide slots to rotate the motor to a radial position and then urge the motor towards the formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Sebastien Joulin, Stephen Yeldell, Brandon Christa, James Massey
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Publication number: 20100117817Abstract: A monitoring unit wirelessly monitors sensor(s) associated with a vehicle and includes (a) a radio frequency (RF) receiver that receives RF signals from one or more sensors; (b) a processing unit connected to the RF receiver that monitors information related received RF signals from the sensor(s); (c) the processing unit monitoring the received RF signals and a status of an output of the sensor(s) associated with the vehicle. The received RF signals may include information on a value of an output of the sensor and limits of acceptable values, and the processing unit generates an alarm when the value of the output is outside of the limits of acceptable values. The alarm may be a visual indication visible from the exterior of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: STEMCO LPInventors: Mark J. Kranz, Michael James Massey, Daniel J. Harding
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Publication number: 20070181350Abstract: A system and method that can provide a measurement of the weight on a trailer or vehicle, e.g., a truck or rig. The system and method can be implemented on systems that are equipped with air suspension, as well as those without air suspension, unlike conventional systems that require air suspension systems for installation. Additionally, the system and method can yield gross trailer weight, even if the truck is not instrumented. Further, the system and method can provide axle weight on properly equipped axles. A system for measuring weight on a trailer of a vehicle has a sensor system having a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor is attached to an axle of the trailer or the vehicle. A microcontroller receives a transmission of strain change from a sensor. A display unit displays a calculated weight on the trailer from the microcontroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Mark J. Kranz, Bill Sphatt, Michael James Massey
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Publication number: 20060096547Abstract: A system and method for controlling the flow of fish. The system includes a vessel containing water and having an exit aperture. The system also includes a sensor configured to sense a first fish moving through the exit aperture. In addition, the system includes a jet device in communication with the sensor. The jet device is positioned adjacent to the exit aperture and is configured to spray a jet to prevent a second fish from moving through the exit aperture. In one embodiment, the system also includes a gate positioned at the exit aperture, the gate being normally closed and configured to be pushed open by a fish moving through the exit aperture. The system may be employed for providing spacing between fish or may be employed to provide a single fish on demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: James Massey, David Bressler
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Patent number: 6880485Abstract: A system and method for controlling the flow of fish. The system includes a vessel containing water and having an exit aperture. The system also includes a sensor configured to sense a first fish moving through the exit aperture. In addition, the system includes a jet device in communication with the sensor. The jet device is positioned adjacent to the exit aperture and is configured to spray a jet to prevent a second fish from moving through the exit aperture. In one embodiment, the system also includes a gate positioned at the exit aperture, the gate being normally closed and configured to be pushed open by a fish moving through the exit aperture. The system may be employed for providing spacing between fish or may be employed to provide a single fish on demand.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventors: James Massey, David Bressler