Patents by Inventor James W. Skinner

James W. Skinner 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).

  • Patent number: 11905677
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 11890782
    Abstract: Mixing systems that include a mixer housing and one or more disk assemblies for mixing and processing materials is disclosed. The disks rotate to mix an additive into the material and to carry agglomerated solids toward a discharge of the mixing system. The disks may have a plurality of fingers or lobes which extend from a central portion of the disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Nathan Meyer, Thor Anderson, Conner Converse, James W. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20230030715
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 11560689
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 11499290
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20210379797
    Abstract: Mixing systems that include a mixer housing and one or more disk assemblies for mixing and processing materials is disclosed. The disks rotate to mix an additive into the material and to carry agglomerated solids toward a discharge of the mixing system. The disks may have a plurality of fingers or lobes which extend from a central portion of the disks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Nathan Meyer, Thor Anderson, Conner Converse, James W. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20210332554
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner
  • Patent number: 11085171
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20200164389
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200149247
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200149246
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200149245
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Daniel Hofland, Adam Bates, David Gift, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10563805
    Abstract: A sealing assembly has an expansion band having an arcuate band portion and a pair of threaded end portions formed at opposing ends of the arcuate band, in which the arcuate band and threaded end portions are monolithically formed as a single piece. Fixed within respective threaded end portions are a pair of oppositely threaded nuts adapted to receive a bolt having correspondingly oppositely threaded ends. Rotation of the bolt causes the threaded end portions to be simultaneously driven apart or drawn toward one another (depending on the rotation direction of the bolt) to thereby expand or contract the overall outer profile of the arcuate band portion. The monolithically formed expansion band may be made of an inexpensive, non-rusting material such as nylon 66, and glass fibers and/or additives may be employed to impart strength and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Skinner, Graham E. Blackwood, Katherine A. Bergfeld, Michael R. Miller, John R. Kaczmarczyk
  • Patent number: 10428512
    Abstract: A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same employ a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base that is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures to interface with various underground systems, and can be formed on-site to facilitate compatibility with existing structures. The assembly provides for flexible, modular construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity. The modular nature of the production form assembly also facilitates reduced inventory requirements when various manhole base assembly geometries are needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Skinner, Jimmy D. Gamble, Robert R. Slocum, John D. Kaczmarczyk, John M. Kurdziel
  • Publication number: 20190145091
    Abstract: A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same employ a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base that is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures to interface with various underground systems, and can be formed on-site to facilitate compatibility with existing structures. The assembly provides for flexible, modular construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity. The modular nature of the production form assembly also facilitates reduced inventory requirements when various manhole base assembly geometries are needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Skinner, Jimmy D. Gamble, Robert R. Slocum, John D. Kaczmarczyk, John M. Kurdziel
  • Patent number: 10214893
    Abstract: A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same employ a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base that is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures to interface with various underground systems, and can be formed on-site to facilitate compatibility with existing structures. The assembly provides for flexible, modular construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity. The modular nature of the production form assembly also facilitates reduced inventory requirements when various manhole base assembly geometries are needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Skinner, Jimmy D. Gamble, Robert R. Slocum, John M. Kaczmarczyk, John M. Kurdziel
  • Publication number: 20190017243
    Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Andy Strobel, Corey Lanoue, Tayte Askelsen, James W. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10053850
    Abstract: A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same, in which a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures using existing, standard sets of form assembly materials, and may also be used in conjunction with industry-standard cylindrical casting jackets for compatibility with existing casting operations. The resulting system provides for flexible construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Skinner, Jimmy D. Gamble, Robert R. Slocum, John M. Kaczmarczyk
  • Patent number: D813661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: Graham E. Blackwood, Katherine A. Bergfeld, Michael R. Miller, John M. Kaczmarczyk, James W. Skinner
  • Patent number: D814285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Press-Seal Corporation
    Inventors: Graham E. Blackwood, Katherine A. Bergfeld, Michael R. Miller, John M. Kaczmarczyk, James W. Skinner