Patents by Inventor Mark L. Boyer
Mark L. Boyer 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).
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Patent number: 11898317Abstract: An integrated system comprising a barrier, such as a weir with movable gates, controllably blocks water flow in a natural or concrete lined channel. Without substantially impeding flow in normal conditions, the barrier is configured to back up flood waters to spill into an upstream prepared detention basin. Water is thus kept from downstream areas until subsequently drained through a controlled spill. Multiple units installed in a watershed can store significant amounts of flood water, e.g., during a hurricane, protecting life and property downstream. The electromechanically-operated gates can be operated locally or from a remote control center. Gauges and sensors positioned near the weir and/or throughout the watershed can provide data used to control one or more barriers in the watershed, and the data may be used to train a machine learning model to control the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: RSA Protective Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard S. Adler, Mark L. Boyer, George Doland, Risto Salo, Majed Agha
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Publication number: 20210262185Abstract: An integrated system comprising a barrier, such as a weir with movable gates, controllably blocks water flow in a natural or concrete lined channel. Without substantially impeding flow in normal conditions, the barrier is configured to back up flood waters to spill into an upstream prepared detention basin. Water is thus kept from downstream areas until subsequently drained through a controlled spill. Multiple units installed in a watershed can store significant amounts of flood water, e.g., during a hurricane, protecting life and property downstream. The electromechanically-operated gates can be operated locally or from a remote control center. Gauges and sensors positioned near the weir and/or throughout the watershed can provide data used to control one or more barriers in the watershed, and the data may be used to train a machine learning model to control the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: RSA Protective Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard S. Adler, Mark L. Boyer, George Doland, Risto Salo, Majed Agha
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Patent number: 9797553Abstract: A method and apparatus for a natural gas filling station comprising a dispenser; a structure covering the dispenser and having a canopy top; at least one tank disposed on the canopy top, the tank having at least one gas therein comprising CNG or LNG; and at least one line between the tank and the dispenser for communicating the gas between the tank and the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Boyer, Inc.Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Publication number: 20170138538Abstract: A method and apparatus for a natural gas filling station comprising a dispenser; a structure covering the dispenser and having a canopy top; at least one tank disposed on the canopy top, the tank having at least one gas therein comprising CNG or LNG; and at least one line between the tank and the dispenser for communicating the gas between the tank and the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Mark L. BOYER
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Patent number: 9551461Abstract: A method and apparatus for a natural gas filling station comprising a dispenser; a structure covering the dispenser and having a canopy top; at least one tank disposed on the canopy top, the tank having at least one gas therein comprising CNG or LNG; and at least one line between the tank and the dispenser for communicating the gas between the tank and the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: BOYER, INC.Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Patent number: 9225156Abstract: A conduit spacer assembly for supporting and conveying an inner conduit into an outer conduit. The conduit spacer assembly has one or more conveyance assemblies moveable along a track coupled to the outer conduit. One or more conduit spacers are suspended from the conveyance assemblies, and support the inner conduit. The conveyance assemblies may be coupled together by a strap member. A force applied to one conveyance assembly is transferred to the other conveyance assemblies via the strap member. An installation assembly having a frame structure and a track support assist with the installation of the conduit spacer assembly and the inner conduit.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: BOYER INC.Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Publication number: 20150013831Abstract: A method and apparatus for a natural gas filling station comprising a dispenser; a structure covering the dispenser and having a canopy top; at least one tank disposed on the canopy top, the tank having at least one gas therein comprising CNG or LNG; and at least one line between the tank and the dispenser for communicating the gas between the tank and the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Mark L. BOYER
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Patent number: 8651128Abstract: A method and apparatus for isolating a section of sewer line. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided that extends into the ground and intersects a sewer pipe. Thereafter, the fluid in the sewer pipe is exposed to an interior of the chamber and a dam is placed in the chamber to isolate an upstream portion of the chamber from a downstream portion. As fluid collects in the upstream side of the chamber, at least one pump is used to control the fluid level in the upstream portion by transferring the fluid from the chamber to a predetermined, remote location.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Boyer Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Billy D. Kelley, William D. O'Fiel, Michael E. Parsons
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Publication number: 20140007402Abstract: A conduit spacer assembly for supporting and conveying an inner conduit into an outer conduit. The conduit spacer assembly has one or more conveyance assemblies moveable along a track coupled to the outer conduit. One or more conduit spacers are suspended from the conveyance assemblies, and support the inner conduit. The conveyance assemblies may be coupled together by a strap member. A force applied to one conveyance assembly is transferred to the other conveyance assemblies via the strap member. An installation assembly having a frame structure and a track support assist with the installation of the conduit spacer assembly and the inner conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Publication number: 20120097263Abstract: A method and apparatus for isolating a section of sewer line. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided that extends into the ground and intersects a sewer pipe. Thereafter, the fluid in the sewer pipe is exposed to an interior of the chamber and a dam is placed in the chamber to isolate an upstream portion of the chamber from a downstream portion. As fluid collects in the upstream side of the chamber, at least one pump is used to control the fluid level in the upstream portion by transferring the fluid from the chamber to a predetermined, remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Billy D. Kelley, William D. O'Fiel, Michael E. Parsons
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Patent number: 6510659Abstract: An easily constructed highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Michael E. Barker
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Patent number: 6494437Abstract: A winch spooled with a cable is provided for mounting on the boom of a host vehicle. The winch is surrounded by a frame housing that is capable of withstanding the forces applied by the host vehicle. A braking mechanism is provided for controlling the spooling and unspooling of the cable. The winch is mounted on the boom of a host vehicle by a conventional attachment that is used for other custom tools such as buckets of a backhoe.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Publication number: 20020011035Abstract: An easily constructed, highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 1999Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: MARK L. BOYER, MICHAEL E. BARKER
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Publication number: 20020005020Abstract: An easily constructed, highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Michael E. Barker
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Patent number: 6176644Abstract: A rehabilitation system has been developed for cleaning, testing and slip lining pipe particularly sewer lines while in service. The system includes the use of equipment adapted for use on mobile vehicles to increase efficiency and mobility of the system. The cleaning system utilizes a specialized cleaning bucket that can be pulled from excavations and existing manholes. The testing and lining systems also utilize specialized test mandrels and pulling mandrels for the pipe liner that can be used with equipment operating, in part, from existing manholes.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Patent number: 6152425Abstract: A winch spooled with a cable is provided for mounting on the boom of a host vehicle. The winch is surrounded by a frame housing that is capable of withstanding the forces applied by the host vehicle. A braking mechanism is provided for controlling the spooling and unspooling of the cable. The winch is mounted on the boom of a host vehicle by a conventional attachment that is used for other custom tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Patent number: 6099657Abstract: A method for cleaning a pipe using a swab that can be made of one or multiple tires connected to one or more cables and pulled through the host pipe during the cleaning process. The cables are attached to rigid plates mounted in the central opening of the tire. The method provides an effective and low cost method to remove debris and mud particularly from underground pipe.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Patent number: 6003271Abstract: An easily constructed, highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Michael E. Barker
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Patent number: 5950271Abstract: A tire swab is provided for cleaning pipes. The swab is a tire with steel plates mounted against its sidewalls. Flexible yokes connect the plates to a cable which is used to pull the swab through the pipe. A pipe is placed through the center of the plates and the tire. The pipe allows the flow to pass through the swab while it is in use. The device can also be used as a plug for the host pipe. Compressed air is used to inflate the tire until it contacts the host pipe and plugs the flow. The pipe located in the center of the tire which allows the flow to pass is opened and closed by a valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: Mark L. Boyer
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Patent number: 5727904Abstract: A rehabilitation system has been developed for cleaning, testing and slip lining pipe particularly sewer lines while in service. The system includes the use of equipment adapted for use on mobile vehicles to increase efficiency and mobility of the system. The cleaning system utilizes a specialized cleaning bucket that can be pulled from excavations and existing manholes. The testing and lining systems also utilize specialized test mandrels and pulling mandrels for the pipe liner that can be used with equipment operating, in part, from existing manholes.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Boyer, Inc.Inventor: Mark L. Boyer