Patents by Inventor Ryan McGowan

Ryan McGowan 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: 9261426
    Abstract: A testing system and method for performing integrity testing in a gas piping system include using a motorized pump to pressurize the piping system. A pressure sensor is used for measuring the pressure in the piping system, and an input device receives inputs from an operator related to a test to be performed. An output device is provided for communicating information to the operator. A control system includes at least one controller and is configured to: control the pump to pressurize the piping system to a predetermined pressure, receive inputs from the pressure sensor, and output data related to the pressure of the piping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ULC Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Gregory Penza, Ryan McGowan, Robert E. Kodadek, III
  • Publication number: 20140328630
    Abstract: A system and method for raising utility boxes includes locating a hidden utility box that is paved over or otherwise covered and not visible from above the ground. A rough locating technique may be used to get within the general vicinity of the box, followed by a more finely tuned locating technique to pinpoint the exact location of the box. With the location accurately known, a system including a core drill is used to cut through the material covering the box, without the need to excavate large areas of roadway or other ground cover. Once having access the utility box, it is extended, raised or replaced such that it is visible and accessible from the then current ground level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ULC ROBOTICS, INC.
    Inventor: RYAN McGOWAN
  • Publication number: 20130239662
    Abstract: A testing system and method for performing integrity testing in a gas piping system include using a motorized pump to pressurize the piping system. A pressure sensor is used for measuring the pressure in the piping system, and an input device receives inputs from an operator related to a test to be performed. An output device is provided for communicating information to the operator. A control system includes at least one controller and is configured to: control the pump to pressurize the piping system to a predetermined pressure, receive inputs from the pressure sensor, and output data related to the pressure of the piping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ULC ROBOTICS, INC.
    Inventors: G. Gregory Penza, Ryan McGowan, Robert E. Kodadek, III