Patents by Inventor James D. Smithey

James D. Smithey 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).

  • System and method for encapsulating a pipe
    Patent number: 6870143
    Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Basic Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff D. Martinez, James D. Smithey, Robert J. Ward
  • System and method for encapsulating a pipe
    Publication number: 20030197006
    Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Jeff D. Martinez, James D. Smithey, Robert J. Ward