Patents by Inventor Randall L. Perkins

Randall L. Perkins 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).

  • Pipe outer surface inspection apparatus
    Patent number: 10175149
    Abstract: A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Aegion Coating Services, LLC
    Inventors: Rick R. Kimpel, Jr., Randall L. Perkins, Bryan Karasek
  • PIPE OUTER SURFACE INSPECTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160320266
    Abstract: A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Rick R. Kimpel, JR., Randall L. Perkins, Bryan Karasek
  • Pipe outer surface inspection apparatus
    Patent number: 9389150
    Abstract: A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Aegion Coating Services, LLC
    Inventors: Rick R. Kimpel, Jr., Randall L. Perkins, Bryan Karasek
  • PIPE OUTER SURFACE INSPECTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140260705
    Abstract: A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Commercial Coating Services International, LLC
    Inventors: Rick R. Kimpel, JR., Randall L. Perkins, Bryan Karasek