Patents by Inventor Robert Phillis

Robert Phillis 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: 11293578
    Abstract: A method of plugging at least one undesired opening in a fluid conduit can include introducing one or more plugging devices into the conduit, conveying the plugging devices by flow to the opening, and blocking the flow through the opening with the plugging devices. A system for plugging at least one undesired opening in a fluid conduit can include a deployment apparatus configured to introduce one or more plugging devices into the conduit, a sensor that measures a physical parameter indicative of leakage from the conduit, and a controller that activates an actuator of the deployment apparatus in response to receipt from the sensor of an indication of leakage from the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillis, Randy C Tolman, Roger L. Schultz, Andrew M. Ferguson, Brock W. Watson
  • Publication number: 20200124223
    Abstract: A method of plugging at least one undesired opening in a fluid conduit can include introducing one or more plugging devices into the conduit, conveying the plugging devices by flow to the opening, and blocking the flow through the opening with the plugging devices. A system for plugging at least one undesired opening in a fluid conduit can include a deployment apparatus configured to introduce one or more plugging devices into the conduit, a sensor that measures a physical parameter indicative of leakage from the conduit, and a controller that activates an actuator of the deployment apparatus in response to receipt from the sensor of an indication of leakage from the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Robert PHILLIS, Randy C TOLMAN, Roger L. SCHULTZ, Andrew M. FERGUSON, Brock W. WATSON
  • Patent number: 8814276
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for use in a lock ring assembly. In this regard, a lock ring assembly is provided comprising a wheel base having a side rim disposed about a circumference of the wheel base, an ID lock ring and an OD lock ring disposed within a gap between the wheel base and the side rim. The ID lock ring has two surface contacts with the wheel base and one surface contact with the side rim. The OD lock ring has two surface contacts with the side rim and one surface contact with the wheel base. In various embodiments, the ID lock ring and the OD lock ring are in contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Rick Brown, Robert Phillis, Scott Whittle
  • Publication number: 20120313423
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for use in a lock ring assembly. In this regard, a lock ring assembly is provided comprising a wheel base having a side rim disposed about a circumference of the wheel base, an ID lock ring and an OD lock ring disposed within a gap between the wheel base and the side rim. The ID lock ring has two surface contacts with the wheel base and one surface contact with the side rim. The OD lock ring has two surface contacts with the side rim and one surface contact with the wheel base. In various embodiments, the ID lock ring and the OD lock ring are in contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rick Brown, Robert Phillis, Scott Whittle
  • Publication number: 20050200095
    Abstract: A suspension system including a pneumatic leveling system adapted to selectively receive and expel a fluid and a spare tire in communication with the leveling system, wherein the spare tire is adapted to provide the fluid to the leveling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Hopkins, Robert Phillis