Patents by Inventor Kevin R.J. Lundie

Kevin R.J. Lundie 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: 5903945
    Abstract: A pipeline pig has a body with two symmetrical, flexible end portions which give the pig a generally ovate appearance. The end portions are separated by and contain a flexible core. The end portions have a rounded exterior surface and an internal cylindrical cavity. Each cavity has a beveled entry portion for receiving the core. Each end portion also has an outer cleaning area for an abrasive band with teeth for scrubbing a pipeline. Polishing teeth are on an upper portion of the band while coarse teeth are on a lower portion of the band. The core allows the pig to flex as it passes through nonlinear pipeline. The core has a flexible linkage which gives the pig the ability to undergo extensive flexing while maintaining the integrity and strength of the pig. Each end of the linkage receives a bolt which extends through an axial hole in each end portion for fastening the end portions to the core. As the pig moves through pipeline with light build-up, the polishing teeth gently remove it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Kevin R.J. Lundie