Patents by Inventor Kinton Lowell Lawler

Kinton Lowell Lawler 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: 11713833
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C Nelson, Nikunj C Patel, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Patent number: 10107058
    Abstract: A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark L. Misuraca, William S. Averill, Simon Nockels, Nguyen Trinh, Greg Boyle, Robert A. Johnigan, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Nikunj M. Patel, Michael Forrest Brune, Michael S. Stonebraker
  • Publication number: 20170146155
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C. Nelson, Nikunj C. Patel, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Patent number: 9464733
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONLA, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C Nelson, Nikunj C Patel, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Publication number: 20160186894
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C Nelson, Nikunj C Patel, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Patent number: 9126239
    Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nikunj M. Patel, Noah Kirk Teichmiller, Kinton Lowell Lawler
  • Patent number: 8944724
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Nikunj Patel, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C. Nelson, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Publication number: 20140158161
    Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nikunj M. Patel, Noah Kirk Teichmiller, Kinton Lowell Lawler
  • Publication number: 20140093317
    Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Nikunj Patel, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Donald C. Nelson, Jason Ray Pollick
  • Publication number: 20130213660
    Abstract: A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Misuraca, William S. Averill, Simon Nockels, Nguyen Trinh, Greg Boyle, Robert A. Johnigan, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Nikunj M. Patel, Michael Forrest Brune, Michael S. Stonebraker
  • Publication number: 20130048295
    Abstract: A device for capturing hydrocarbons discharged from a subsea flow passage comprises an elongate tubular structure having a central axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is open and in fluid communication with the first end. The tubular structure includes a rigid stabbing member extending axially from the second end and configured to he inserted into the flow passage. In addition, the device comprises an annular flexible skirt disposed about the stabbing member. The skirt is secured to the stabbing member and extends radially outward from the stabbing member. The skirt is configured to flex from an unflexed position to a flexed position upon insertion of the stabbing member into the flow passage. The skirt is biased to the unflexed position and has an outer diameter in the unflexed position that is greater than the inner diameter of the flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Pierre Albert Beynet, Douglas Paul Blalock, Kevin James Devers, Trent James Fleece, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Jason Edward Waligura