Patents by Inventor Richard Christopher

Richard Christopher 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).

  • Patent number: 10151419
    Abstract: Apparatus for the delivery of material to a pipe is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inlet configured, in use, to receive a fluid flow, an outlet configured, in use, to deliver the fluid flow to a pipe and an instrument receiving location for, in use, receiving at least part of an instrument. The apparatus further comprises an access arrangement for, in use, selectively providing or preventing access to the instrument receiving location, wherein the inlet and/or the instrument receiving location is configured, in use, to be connected to at least one elongate flexible conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: HTC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventor: Richard Christopher
  • Publication number: 20160230917
    Abstract: Apparatus (100) for the delivery of material to a pipe is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inlet (104) configured, in use, to receive a fluid flow, an outlet (112) configured, in use, to deliver the fluid flow to a pipe and an instrument receiving location (124) for, in use, receiving at least part of an instrument (128). The apparatus further comprises an access arrangement (110, 122, 133) for, in use, selectively providing or preventing access to the instrument receiving location (124), wherein the inlet and/or the instrument receiving location is configured, in use, to be connected to at least one elongate flexible conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: HTC Management Services Limited
    Inventor: Richard Christopher
  • Patent number: 8667925
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for locating an instrument within a pipe. The apparatus may include body portion defining a cavity therein, a pipe engagement region for slideable engagement with a pipe, and an instrument retention portion for receiving at least a portion of an instrument therein and retaining the instrument in position relative to the body. A method is also disclosed including the use of the apparatus to locate an instrument within a pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Management Services, Ltd
    Inventors: Richard Christopher, Erwin Pearson
  • Patent number: 8398460
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing abrasive particulate material into a stream of gas, the apparatus comprising: a. a pressurized hopper for receiving particulate abrasive material; and b. a pressurized conveyor coupled to the hopper comprising a housing having an inlet for receiving particulate material from the hopper, an outlet for delivery of particulate material from the housing, and a screw located within the housing for transporting particulate material from the inlet to the outlet. Also provided is a method of dispensing particulate abrasive using said apparatus and a pipe cleaning system including said apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Whirlwind Utilities Limited
    Inventor: Richard Christopher
  • Publication number: 20110024515
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for locating an instrument within a pipe. The apparatus may include body portion defining a cavity therein, a pipe engagement region for slideable engagement with a pipe, and an instrument retention portion for receiving at least a portion of an instrument therein and retaining the instrument in position relative to the body. A method is also disclosed including the use of the apparatus to locate an instrument within a pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Christopher, Erwin Pearson
  • Publication number: 20090270016
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing abrasive particulate material into a stream of gas, the apparatus comprising: a. a pressurised hopper for receiving particulate abrasive material; and b. a pressurised conveyor coupled to the hopper comprising a housing having an inlet for receiving particulate material from the hopper, an outlet for delivery of particulate material from the housing, and a screw located within the housing for transporting particulate material from the inlet to the outlet. Also provided is a method of dispensing particulate abrasive using said apparatus and a pipe cleaning system including said apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Christopher