Patents by Inventor Matthew Allen Hegler

Matthew Allen Hegler 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).

  • Publication number: 20200355298
    Abstract: A system includes a flexible pipe that includes a liner surrounding a bore of the flexible pipe, a reinforcement layer surrounding the liner, and a shield layer surrounding the reinforcement layer. The system also includes a pipe fitting coupled to an end of the flexible pipe and a securing mechanism at least partially disposed in an opening in at least one of the liner layer, the shield layer, or both of the flexible pipe. The securing mechanism is configured to engage with the reinforcement layer of the flexible pipe when the pipe fitting is coupled to the end of the flexible pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Jagtar Thety
  • Patent number: 10822194
    Abstract: A coil deployment system and one or more methods of manipulating a coil deployment system, is provided. The coil deployment system has a trailer frame of one or more frame components including a pair of support brackets, a first pair of lower support arms, a second pair of lower support arms, a first pair of upper support arms, and a second pair of upper support arms. The trailer frame is adjustable such that the width and height of the trailer can be adjusted to manipulate and accommodate various sizes of coil drums of spoolable pipe deploy, collect, transport or store the spoolable pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Allen Hegler
  • Patent number: 10807511
    Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
  • Publication number: 20200324997
    Abstract: A system includes a drum assembly that includes a support bar having a first end and a second end, and a plurality of drum segments coupled to the support bar. The drum segments are movable between retracted and extended positions, and the drum assembly is configured to be disposed within an interior region of a coil of flexible pipe when the plurality of drum segments are in the retracted position. The system also includes a first containment flange coupled to the drum assembly at the first end, a second containment flange coupled to the drum assembly at the second end, a first coupling device configured to removably couple the first containment flange to the drum assembly, and a second coupling device configured to removably couple the second containment flange to the drum assembly. The first and second containment flanges are configured to contain the flexible pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Garcia, Jonathan Guerrero, Matthew Allen Hegler, John Leger, Matthew Lousteau, Juan Moreno, Jagtar Thethy, Alexander Lee Winn
  • Publication number: 20200318766
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a flexible pipe to a further flexible pipe in an end-to-end configuration, wherein the apparatus includes and the method utilizes an elongate tubular element having a first and second end and an outer surface comprising a raised central region. At least one vent passage extends at least partially across the raised central region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Patent number: 10753512
    Abstract: A system includes a flexible pipe that includes a liner surrounding a bore of the flexible pipe, a reinforcement layer surrounding the liner, and a shield layer surrounding the reinforcement layer. The system also includes a pipe fitting coupled to an end of the flexible pipe and a securing mechanism at least partially disposed in an opening in at least one of the liner layer, the shield layer, or both of the flexible pipe. The securing mechanism is configured to engage with the reinforcement layer of the flexible pipe when the pipe fitting is coupled to the end of the flexible pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Jagtar Thety
  • Patent number: 10723254
    Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
  • Patent number: 10690276
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a flexible pipe to a further flexible pipe in an end-to-end configuration, wherein the apparatus includes and the method utilizes an elongate tubular element having a first and second end and an outer surface having a raised central region. At least one vent passage extends at least partially across the raised central region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Patent number: 10605391
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a flexible pipe (101) to a further flexible pipe (102) in an end-to-end configuration includes an elongate tubular element (30) having a first and second end (33, 34) and an outer surface having a raised central region (35). At least one vent passage (55) extends at least partially across the raised central region (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Publication number: 20200039781
    Abstract: A drum assembly includes a support bar, expandable spokes extending away from the support bar, drum segments mounted to the expandable spokes, support brackets disposed on the support bar, a primary mechanical actuator extending between the support brackets, and secondary mechanical actuators extending from the support brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
  • Publication number: 20200017017
    Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
  • Patent number: 10525868
    Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
  • Patent number: 10464468
    Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20190232853
    Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan BARNETT, Matthew Allen HEGLER
  • Publication number: 20190145564
    Abstract: A pipe end fitting assembly that includes an outer body having an outer surface, an inner surface defining a first bore, and an end surface, and an inner body having an inner surface defining a second bore and an outer surface. A portion of the inner body outer surface is secured to the outer body inner surface. A passage formed in the outer body includes a first portion extending from the end surface and parallel to the first bore, and a second portion extending from the outer body outer surface to the passage first portion. A pipe end is disposed around and secured to a portion of the inner body outer surface. A jacket is disposed around the pipe and has an end secured to the outer body outer surface. The passage portions are in fluid communication with each other and a space between the jacket and the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Publication number: 20190145563
    Abstract: A pipe end fitting assembly that includes an outer body having an outer surface, an inner surface defining a first bore, and an end surface, and an inner body having an inner surface defining a second bore and an outer surface. A portion of the inner body outer surface is secured to the outer body inner surface. A passage formed in the outer body includes a first portion extending from the end surface and parallel to the first bore, and a second portion extending from the outer body outer surface to the passage first portion. A pipe end is disposed around and secured to a portion of the inner body outer surface. A jacket is disposed around the pipe and has an end secured to the outer body outer surface. The passage portions are in fluid communication with each other and a space between the jacket and the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Patent number: 10184603
    Abstract: A pipe end fitting assembly that includes an outer body having an outer surface, an inner surface defining a first bore, and an end surface, and an inner body having an inner surface defining a second bore and an outer surface. A portion of the inner body outer surface is secured to the outer body inner surface. A passage formed in the outer body includes a first portion extending from the end surface and parallel to the first bore, and a second portion extending from the outer body outer surface to the passage first portion. A pipe end is disposed around and secured to a portion of the inner body outer surface. A jacket is disposed around the pipe and has an end secured to the outer body outer surface. The passage portions are in fluid communication with each other and a space between the jacket and the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: FLEXSTEEL PIPELINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Hegler, Andrew James Heaton
  • Publication number: 20180201177
    Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20180201176
    Abstract: A system includes a coil contacting base. The coil contacting base includes a radially curved outer surface with a radius of curvature less than or equal to a coil radius of curvature of an interior channel of a coil of spoolable pipe, and the coil contacting base includes a length greater than or equal to an axial dimension of the coil. The system also includes a side wall coupled to an inner surface of the coil contacting base. The side wall is configured to block circumferential movement of a coil restraint. The system also includes a passage disposed between the coil contacting base and the side wall. The coil restraint is configured to be disposed in the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Max Reedy, Brett Hamner, Alexander Lee Winn, Matthew Allen Hegler, Sanjay Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20180186269
    Abstract: A system includes a trailer frame, a lifting mechanism coupled to the trailer frame, wherein the lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe, a braking mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pipe while the pipe is being deployed by the system, and a hydraulic power unit configured to hydraulically power the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen HEGLER