Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Hutchinson

Matthew S. Hutchinson 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).

  • DYNAMIC MANIFOLD LOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240141768
    Abstract: A Dynamic Manifold Locking System (DMLS) enables remote-controlled disconnections and reconnections of pumping units from a pressurized (“hot”) fracking fluid manifold while the manifold remains pressurized and serving a well. The DMLS's connector assemblies integrate high-pressure and low-pressure connections, and remote testing of those connections, in order to enable the disconnections and reconnections of pumping units while the manifold remains pressurized. A Universal Positioning System (UPS) enables remote alignment and connection of two fluid connector assemblies integrated into the DMLS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew E. Kibler, Nicolas G. Snoke, Steven M. Hutchinson, Kyle W. Scholl, Srikar S. Nittala
  • Adjustably pivotable grapple with fixed heel
    Patent number: 7537428
    Abstract: A grapple apparatus of a type having arms that pivot about parallel axes of a frame for grasping and releasing objects and wherein the entire grapple, including the grapple arms, pivots about a pivotal axis transverse to such parallel axes, and more particularly to a grapple which is pivotally adjustable about such pivotal axis between a first position and can be locked in at least the first and second positions thereof. A heel is fixed to the frame for supporting an object being grasped by the grapple when the grapple is in the first pivotal position thereof. A tooth is also optionally attached to the frame for permitting manipulation of the position of an object when the grapple itself is not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew S. Hutchinson, Curt T. Graham
  • Adjustably Pivotable Grapple with Fixed Heel
    Publication number: 20080129066
    Abstract: A grapple apparatus of a type having arms that pivot about parallel axes of a frame for grasping and releasing objects and wherein the entire grapple, including the grapple arms, pivots about a pivotal axis transverse to such parallel axes, and more particularly to a grapple which is pivotally adjustable about such pivotal axis between a first position and can be locked in at least the first and second positions thereof. A heel is fixed to the frame for supporting an object being grasped by the grapple when the grapple is in the first pivotal position thereof. A tooth is also optionally attached to the frame for permitting manipulation of the position of an object when the grapple itself is not being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew S. Hutchinson, Curt T. Graham