Patents by Inventor M. Bland

M. Bland 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: 11938054
    Abstract: Examples relate to apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods for collecting bodily waste and bodily fluid using a sacral pad as an attachment point. The bodily waste collection apparatus includes a sacral pad and a bodily waste collection device attached to a lower portion of the sacral pad. The bodily waste collection device includes a fluid impermeable casing defining an interior region therein, a permeable material at least partially disposed in the interior region, and a conduit disposed within the bodily waste collection device. The sacral pad secures to the wearer and the bodily waste collection devices is at least partially maintained in a position to receive bodily waste from a wearer by the sacral pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PureWick Corporation
    Inventors: Jill W. Jones, Hoang D. Nguyen, Cecille Canary, Chris M. Fodouop, Caroline Bunn, Collen Shields Bland
  • Publication number: 20230095591
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Patent number: 11473384
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: AES-EOT EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Publication number: 20210148180
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Publication number: 20200385241
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, JR., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Patent number: 10851605
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: AES-EOT EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Patent number: 10526174
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Core Laboratories LP
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, Jr., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Publication number: 20190292869
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: EPIC Applied Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Patent number: 10253587
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: EPIC Applied Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Publication number: 20180187813
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Patent number: 9851038
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: TETRA Applied Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Patent number: 9682848
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Core Laboratories LP
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, Jr., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Publication number: 20170008738
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, JR., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Publication number: 20160146390
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Patent number: 9194525
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tetra Applied Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Publication number: 20150329331
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, Jr., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Publication number: 20150139769
    Abstract: A modular lifting system, including an enclosable lifting device support structure. The enclosable lifting device support structure includes a deployable top, a plurality of lateral sides, a base coupled to the plurality of lateral sides, and a plurality of extension arms. The deployable top is configured to support a lifting device on a first side of the deployable top. The plurality of extension arms are configured to extend and support the deployable top when the deployable top is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Ted J. Griffin, JR., Jason M. Ashby, Jeremy M. Bland, Derek R. Beckett
  • Publication number: 20140345702
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Tetra Applied Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry MCGRAW, Leslie M. BLAND, Daniel S. BANGERT, Mark F. GRAVOUIA, Rizal MASINGKAN
  • Patent number: 8707979
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: TETRA Applied Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan
  • Patent number: 8622078
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: TETRA Applied Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Harry McGraw, Leslie M. Bland, Daniel S. Bangert, Mark F. Gravouia, Rizal Masingkan