Patents by Inventor Rodney H. Masters
Rodney H. 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: 10711405Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Publication number: 20190186079Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. d/b/a AIMS INTERNATIONALInventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Patent number: 10208430Abstract: A guardrail system for use along a roadway. The system can include a longitudinal body having one or more longitudinal void spaces formed therein, at least one substantially vertical post connected at one or both ends of the body, and a longitudinal member disposed within any one of the longitudinal void spaces of the body having a crosswise ultimate tensile strength that is at least 20% greater than the crosswise ultimate tensile strength of the longitudinal body.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Kinton Lawler, Billy L. Griffith, Mikael W. Smith, Rodney H. Masters
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Patent number: 9618142Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting one or more tubular members are provided. The system can include a frame and one or more flexible support members, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends and the second ends can be connected to the frame to provide one or more supports for one or more tubular members.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Mikael W. Smith, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9464735Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9458586Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20160102784Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: AIMS International, Inc.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9303791Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Asset Integrity Management Solutions, L.L.C.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9217519Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for supporting tubular members are provided. A support structure can include at least one body having a plurality of openings disposed therethrough. Each opening can have an inner surface that includes at least one circular portion and at least one elliptical portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blake R. Masters, Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150192227Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8985529Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Aims International, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150003917Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: VIV SUPPRESSION, INC.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8834070Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8622657Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8579546Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing vortex induced vibration are provided. An apparatus for reducing vortex induced vibration can include a first body at least partially disposed within a second body. The first body can be made of a material having more weight per linear foot than the second body. The apparatus can also include one or more helical fins.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: VIV Supression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8474392Abstract: The present invention discloses a compliant banding system for use in a marine environment comprising a flexible compliant member and an abaxial relatively rigid strap, both constructed to extend circumferentially around an underlying structure such as a strake or fairing collar. The strap maintains a fixed circumference while the compliant member flexes intermediate the strap and an underlying.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Cecil M. Brandon, Jr., Stuart John Harbert, Kurt D. Vandervort, Bill Griffith
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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: 20130064607Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8297883Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
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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