Patents by Inventor Robert P. Luke

Robert P. Luke 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: 12128461
    Abstract: A container cleaning apparatus includes a frame and a platform assembly pivotably coupled to the frame. The platform assembly includes a platform, guide walls coupled to the platform, a back wall coupled to the platform, and a front gate, the front gate slidingly coupled to the platform. The container cleaning apparatus also includes a fork assembly, the fork assembly including a fork movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and a cleaning nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: THE MODERN GROUP, LTD.
    Inventor: Robert P. Luke
  • Publication number: 20230405647
    Abstract: A container cleaning apparatus includes a frame and a platform assembly pivotably coupled to the frame. The platform assembly includes a platform, guide walls coupled to the platform, a back wall coupled to the platform, and a front gate, the front gate slidingly coupled to the platform. The container cleaning apparatus also includes a fork assembly, the fork assembly including a fork movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and a cleaning nozzle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Robert P. LUKE
  • Patent number: 9035793
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: The Modern Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Remo Thomas Abraham, III, Robert P. Luke
  • Publication number: 20130147634
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Remo Thomas Abraham, III, Robert P. Luke
  • Patent number: 8098169
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Remo Thomas Abraham, III, Robert P. Luke
  • Publication number: 20100277341
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Remo Thomas Abraham, III, Robert P. Luke
  • Patent number: 7320329
    Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted on the arm assembly, preferably at the nozzle, to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen A. Luke, Robert P. Luke, Ben T. Deslatte
  • Patent number: 7261109
    Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted so as to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen A. Luke, Robert P. Luke, Ben T. Deslatte
  • Patent number: 6021787
    Abstract: An improved system for removing solids such as sand from hydrocarbon liquid and water separation vessels. A nozzle discharges a fluid stream for displacing the solids within the vessel interior through a valve or exit port. The nozzle can be manipulated to selectively control the fluid stream discharge placement. A controller positions the nozzle below the vessel to clear a port and valve above the nozzle. The controller can also position the nozzle within the vessel interior and can control the placement of the nozzle liquid discharge stream. This directional control efficiently directs the solids toward a discharge port and reduces inadvertent movement of the solids into oil buckets and other defined spaces within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Production Management Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert P. Luke