Patents by Inventor Matthew Denver Cole
Matthew Denver Cole 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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Publication number: 20230071829Abstract: A tank cleaning system for cleaning a space. The tank cleaning system can include a trailer having a support base transportable by a vehicle, and an arm movably mounted to the support base for movement relative to the support base. The arm can be operable to extend into the space to perform a cleaning operation inside the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Matthew Denver Cole, Paul Damon Linnebur, Jacob Andrew Riesenweber, Maegan Fay Gilmour
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Patent number: 11573555Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually or automatically controlled.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Riesenweber, Matthew Denver Cole, Scott Martin
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Patent number: 11440064Abstract: A tank cleaning system for cleaning a space. The tank cleaning system can include a trailer having a support base transportable by a vehicle, and an arm movably mounted to the support base for movement relative to the support base. The arm can be operable to extend into the space to perform a cleaning operation inside the space.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denver Cole, Paul Damon Linnebur, Jacob Andrew Riesenweber, Maegan Fay Gilmour
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Publication number: 20210089000Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually or automatically controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Jacob Riesenweber, Matthew Denver Cole, Scott Martin
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Patent number: 10884393Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually and automatically controlled.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Riesenweber, Matthew Denver Cole, Scott Martin
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Publication number: 20200398320Abstract: A tank cleaning system for cleaning a space. The tank cleaning system can include a trailer having a support base transportable by a vehicle, and an arm movably mounted to the support base for movement relative to the support base. The arm can be operable to extend into the space to perform a cleaning operation inside the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Matthew Denver COLE, Paul Damon LINNEBUR, Jacob Andrew RIESENWEBER, Maegan Fay GILMOUR
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Publication number: 20170316844Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and cleaning of environments that may be difficult to access and hazardous. The system comprises a mast assembly, an arm assembly, a debris removal system, and a drive system. The mast assembly comprises an inner mast and an outer mast having a central axis about which the arm assembly revolves. The arm assembly provides support for the debris removal system. The debris removal system comprises a bucket tool, a plow tool, and one or more hoses for clearing and removing debris. The drive system comprises a plurality of one or more of cables, pulleys, rollers, and hoists to at least one of control motion of the arm assembly, raise and lower the inner mast, and position and control at least one of the bucket tool and the plow tool. The system is at least one of manually and automatically controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Kurion, Inc.Inventors: Jacob RIESENWEBER, Matthew Denver COLE, Scott MARTIN
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Publication number: 20150228364Abstract: Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Kurion, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Heim, Scott Ryan Adams, Matthew Denver Cole, William E. Kirby, Paul Damon Linnebur
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Patent number: 8873696Abstract: Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Special Applications Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Heim, Scott Ryan Adams, Matthew Denver Cole, William E. Kirby, Paul Damon Linnebur
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Publication number: 20120095596Abstract: The present disclosure introduces modular apparatuses for mechanical devices. In one embodiment, a chain joint is described. The chain joint may include a rotating drum having an attachment point. Further, the chain joint may also include hydraulic cylinders connected to the rotating drum. Lengths of chain may be used to connect the hydraulic cylinders to the rotating drum via the attachment point. Another embodiment describes a robotic apparatus incorporating the chain joint. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Special Applications Technology, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denver Cole, Paul Damon Linnebur, Marc Thomas Rood, Matthew David Zankey, Justin Matthew Vallely
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Publication number: 20110235768Abstract: Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Special Applications Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Heim, Scott Ryan Adams, Matthew Denver Cole, William E. Kirby, Paul Damon Linnebur