Patents by Inventor John H. Short

John H. Short 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).

  • Carrier assembly systems, methods, and apparatus for repairing pipes in situ
    Patent number: 12055259
    Abstract: A carrier assembly (10) engages a pipe ring for installing the pipe ring in an existing pipeline to repair the existing pipeline. The carrier assembly (10) has a chassis assembly (12), a support arm assembly (14) and a drive system (16). The chassis assembly (12) has the support arm assembly (14) operably connected thereto. The drive system (14) is operably connected to the chassis assembly (12) wherein the chassis assembly (12) is configured to move along the pipeline. The support arm assembly (14) is configured to engage the pipe ring wherein the support arm assembly (14) is moveable relative to the chassis assembly (12) to displace the pipe ring relative to the chassis assembly (12) for installation in the existing pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Ballard Marine Construction, LLC
    Inventors: Matt S. Short, Matthew R. Greger, Arild Ollestad, Shawn Drobny, Jeff A. Spoerl, Anthony C. Raphael, Jr., Jimmy G. Johnson, Jr., Mario Rivas, Chris M. Bauer, Jesse B. Hutton, Lewis H. Rounds, John Schue, Shea M. Altadonna, Caleb M. Stanley, Jayme K. Newbigging, George Williamson
  • Variable speed cylinder assembly pressure seals
    Patent number: 4359930
    Abstract: A variable speed multi-cylinder assembly is provided with expandable bushing seals to block leakage of fluid from higher speed stages to lower speed stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Assignee: Western Gear Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. Brown, John H. Short