Patents by Inventor Randy W. Masters
Randy W. Masters 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: 8475085Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes
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Publication number: 20100156088Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: VIV SUPPRESSION, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes
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Patent number: 7674074Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes
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Patent number: 7513209Abstract: A fairing for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and the minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing also eliminates the galloping phenomenon typically associated with a teardrop-shaped fairing. The fairing having a U-shaped cylindrical shell with opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap and parallel fins extending outwardly from the opposing edges of the shell, the parallel fins being positioned so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration, minimize drag and to eliminate the galloping phenomenon on the cylindrical element.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Seahorse Equipment CorporationInventors: Rodney H. Masters, Randy W. Masters, Michael Sykes, Steven J. Leverette, Kenneth J. Schaudt
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Patent number: 7337742Abstract: A fairing for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and the minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing also eliminates the galloping phenomenon typically associated with a teardrop-shaped fairing. The fairing having a U-shaped cylindrical shell with opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap and parallel fins extending outwardly from the opposing edges of the shell, the parallel fins being positioned so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration, minimize drag and to eliminate the galloping phenomenon on the cylindrical element. Preferably, the length to diameter ratio of the fins is 1.5 to 2.50.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignees: VIV Suppression, Inc., Seahorse Equipment CorporationInventors: Rodney H. Masters, Randy W. Masters, Michael Sykes, Steven J. Leverette, Kenneth J. Schaudt
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Publication number: 20080035043Abstract: A fairing for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and the minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing also eliminates the galloping phenomenon typically associated with a teardrop-shaped fairing. The fairing having a U-shaped cylindrical shell with opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap and parallel fins extending outwardly from the opposing edges of the shell, the parallel fins being positioned so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration, minimize drag and to eliminate the galloping phenomenon on the cylindrical element. Preferably, the length to diameter ratio of the fins is 1.5 to 2.50.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Randy W. Masters, Michael Sykes, STEVEN J. LEVERETTE, KENNETH J. SCHAUDT
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Publication number: 20080035351Abstract: A fairing for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and the minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing also eliminates the galloping phenomenon typically associated with a teardrop-shaped fairing. The fairing having a U-shaped cylindrical shell with opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap and parallel fins extending outwardly from the opposing edges of the shell, the parallel fins being positioned so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration, minimize drag and to eliminate the galloping phenomenon on the cylindrical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Randy W. Masters, Michael Sykes
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Patent number: 6401646Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fairing system for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing system includes a plurality of cylindrical shells rotatably mounted about a cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. Each cylindrical shell has opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap configured to allow the shells to snap around the cylindrical element. The longitudinal gap has a circumference of about 120° relative to the circumference of each shell. Alternatively the longitudinal gap can have a circumference of about 60° relative to the circumference of each shell. The shells also include a fin positioned along the each opposing edge of the longitudinal gap, in which each fin extends outwardly from each shell. The fins are positioned on each shell so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration and minimize drag on the cylindrical element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: AIMS International, Inc.Inventors: Randy W. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Michael P. Edfeldt
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Patent number: 6328346Abstract: A flexible mechanical joint is disclosed for joining a first elongated structural section with a second elongated structural section. The joint is compressible and expandable at least along a substantially longitudinal direction upon movement of at least one of the first and second sections. The joint includes a first connecting portion fixedly attached to the first section and a second connecting portion fixedly attached to the second section. The joint also has a flexible member that connects the first connecting portion with the second connecting portion and is positioned between the two connecting portions. The flexible member is shiftable upon relative longitudinal movement between the first and second sections. At least one of the first and second connecting portions includes an anchoring member frictionally engaging one of the first and second sections and including a lip that is secured into the one section.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Advanced Industrial & Marine ServicesInventors: Randy W. Masters, Cecil M. Brandon, Jr.
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Patent number: 5470459Abstract: A method and process for the treatment of liquids, comprising moving at least one injection wand into a tank containing the liquid to be treated, wherein the angle between the injection wand and the tank bottom or the angle between the injection wand and the wall of the tank can be altered, and injecting a treating solution through the injection wand to increase the reaction mixing between the injected treating solution and the liquid being treated.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Rust Industrial Services Inc.Inventors: James W. Barrington, Randy W. Masters, Mark D. Denny
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Patent number: 5425880Abstract: A process for the treatment of liquids containing sulfides comprising moving at least one injection wand into a tank containing the liquid to be treated, wherein the angle between the injection wand and the tank bottom or the angle between the injection wand and the wall of the tank can be altered, and injecting a treating solution through the injection wand to increase the reaction mixing between the injected treating solution and the liquid being treated.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: Rust Industrial Services Inc.Inventors: James W. Barrington, Randy W. Masters, Mark D. Denny
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Patent number: 5300232Abstract: A method and process for the treatment of liquids, including moving injection wands into a tank containing the liquid to be treated and injecting a treating solution through the injection wands to increase the reaction mixing between the injected treating solution and the liquid being treated.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Inventors: James W. Barrington, Randy W. Masters
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Patent number: RE48123Abstract: A fairing for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration and the minimization of drag about a substantially cylindrical element immersed in a fluid medium. The fairing also eliminates the galloping phenomenon typically associated with a teardrop-shaped fairing. The fairing having a U-shaped cylindrical shell with opposing edges defining a longitudinal gap and parallel fins extending outwardly from the opposing edges of the shell, the parallel fins being positioned so as to reduce vortex-induced vibration, minimize drag and to eliminate the galloping phenomenon on the cylindrical element.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Asset Integrity Management Solutions, L.L.C.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Randy W. Masters, Michael Sykes, Steven J. Leverette, Kenneth J. Schaudt