Patents by Inventor James STAVELEY

James STAVELEY 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 apparatus
    Patent number: 10597262
    Abstract: Pipe handling apparatus with an insert (4) configured to be inserted into a pipe to be handled (23). One or more clamping members (19) are moveably mounted relative to the insert. One or more actuators (17) are operable to urge the clamping members (19) towards the insert (4) thereby to grip the wall of the pipe to be handled (23). The insert (4) may be cylindrical. Multiple clamping members (19) may be spaced around the insert (4). The clamping members (19) may extend axially along the insert (4). The apparatus is suitable for handling flexible pipes (23) formed from multiple layers of helically wound metal strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: BALLTEC LIMITED
    Inventors: Sorin Barbu, James Staveley, Jonathan Jackson
  • PIPE HANDLING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190135588
    Abstract: Pipe handling apparatus with an insert (4) configured to be inserted into a pipe to be handled (23). One or more clamping members (19) are moveably mounted relative to the insert. One or more actuators (17) are operable to urge the clamping members (19) towards the insert (4) thereby to grip the wall of the pipe to be handled (23). The insert (4) may be cylindrical. Multiple clamping members (19) may be spaced around the insert (4). The clamping members (19) may extend axially along the insert (4). The apparatus is suitable for handling flexible pipes (23) formed from multiple layers of helically wound metal strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: BALLTEC LIMITED
    Inventors: Sorin BARBU (Deceased), James STAVELEY, Jonathan JACKSON