Patents by Inventor Michael Plunkett
Michael Plunkett 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: 11199090Abstract: A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system (50) that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine (300) that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system (40) that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine (300) and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel (100).Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Nautilus Minerals Singapore Pte LtdInventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Patent number: 10883252Abstract: A seafloor haulage system (10), for lifting seafloor materials from the seafloor to the surface, that has a line member (150), preferably synthetic rope, that extends at least partially between the seafloor and the surface and a container (400), preferably a plurality of containers, capable of carrying a load connected to the line member (150). The containers have a steerable element (410), such as a rudder, that enables the container to manoeuvre as it is propelled, typically towed by the line member, through the water.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Nautilus Minerals Singapore Pte Ltd.Inventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Publication number: 20200109628Abstract: A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system (50) that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine (300) that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system (40) that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine (300) and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Patent number: 10428653Abstract: A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system (50) that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine (300) that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system (40) that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine (300) and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel (100).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Nautilius Minerals Singapore Pte LtdInventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Patent number: 10006187Abstract: A seafloor nodule concentrating system is provided. The seafloor nodule concentrating system has a surface vessel and an undersea steering vehicle secured to the surface vessel. The undersea steering vehicle is adapted to be towed by the surface vessel. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a nodule collecting apparatus connected to the undersea steering vehicle. The nodule collecting apparatus is located on the seafloor. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a position determination device adapted to determine the position of the nodule collecting apparatus and communicate position information of the nodule collecting apparatus to the undersea steering vehicle and surface vessel.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NAUTILUS MINERALS SINGAPORE PTE LTDInventors: Malcolm Leishman Roper, Sean Michael Plunkett, John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt
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Patent number: 9964236Abstract: A modular conduit system is provided which includes at least one longitudinally extending shell component including an interior wall and an exterior wall, a first longitudinally extending edge, a second opposed longitudinally extending edge, an engagement tab located adjacent the first longitudinal edge, an engagement slot located adjacent the second longitudinally extending edge, the engagement slot having an enlarged portion and a narrow portion, the enlarged portion configured to receive an engagement tab from another longitudinally extending shell, the narrow portion configured to interfere with removal of the tab in a direction transverse to the slot. The longitudinally extending shells are combinable to form a conduit member which are themselves combinable to form a longitudinally extending array of conduit members. Swiveling elbow joints may be inserted between conduit members to provide changes in direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SPECTRUM CATALYSTInventors: Michael Plunkett, Martin Pelchat, Thomas Craig
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Publication number: 20170121935Abstract: A seafloor haulage system (10), for lifting seafloor materials from the seafloor to the surface, that has a line member (150), preferably synthetic rope, that extends at least partially between the seafloor and the surface and a container (400), preferably a plurality of containers, capable of carrying a load connected to the line member (150). The containers have a steerable element (410), such as a rudder, that enables the container to manoeuvre as it is propelled, typically towed by the line member, through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Publication number: 20170122102Abstract: A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system (50) that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine (300) that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system (40) that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine (300) and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael Plunkett
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Publication number: 20160002879Abstract: A seafloor nodule concentrating system is disclosed. The seafloor nodule concentrating system has a surface vessel and an undersea steering vehicle secured to the surface vessel. The undersea steering vehicle is adapted to be towed by the surface vessel. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a nodule collecting apparatus connected to the undersea steering vehicle. The nodule collecting apparatus is located on the seafloor. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a position determination device adapted to determine the position of the nodule collecting apparatus and communicate position information of the nodule collecting apparatus to the undersea steering vehicle and surface vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Malcolm Leishman Roper, Sean Michael Plunkett, John Michael Parianos, Roland Gunter Berndt
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Publication number: 20150354730Abstract: A modular conduit system is provided which includes at least one longitudinally extending shell component including an interior wall and an exterior wall, a first longitudinally extending edge, a second opposed longitudinally extending edge, an engagement tab located adjacent the first longitudinal edge, an engagement slot located adjacent the second longitudinally extending edge, the engagement slot having an enlarged portion and a narrow portion, the enlarged portion configured to receive an engagement tab from another longitudinally extending shell, the narrow portion configured to interfere with removal of the tab in a direction transverse to the slot. The longitudinally extending shells are combinable to form a conduit member which are themselves combinable to form a longitudinally extending array of conduit members. Swiveling elbow joints may be inserted between conduit members to provide changes in direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Michael PLUNKETT, Martin PELCHAT, Thomas CRAIG
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Publication number: 20070225114Abstract: A system for controlling the engagement and disengagement of one or more clutches that are adapted to operatively connect an engine and an automatic transmission. The system including a control device for determining if a negative torque condition exists and to provide an output or signal to decrease the rotational speed of said engine in response to the determination of the existence of a negative torque condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: John Rzepecki, Michael Fingerman, Andrew Harkenrider, Mark Duty, Yi Cheng, Michael Plunkett
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Publication number: 20050246264Abstract: A method for an electronic trading system is provided. This method includes the steps of allocating a portion of a trade commission received from a client to a research account, and accumulating, over a plurality of trades, the commissions allocated to the research account. The electronic trading system receives a request from the client to pay a specified amount from the research account to a designated research or advisory service provider, and pays the specified amount to the designated provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: INSTINET L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Plunkett