Patents by Inventor Shawn R. Smith
Shawn R. Smith 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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Publication number: 20160221620Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically aligns a support foot of the apparatus with a load-bearing frame connected to the load transporting apparatus during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a linking device attached to a support foot of the apparatus and a biasing device connected to the linking device that is deflected during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to an aligned position relative to the load-bearing frame after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. SMITH
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Patent number: 9096282Abstract: A rig includes a base structure in contact with an operating surface and configured to support the rig on the operating surface. A transportation system is operatively coupled to the base structure and is configured to position the rig over an extraction point. A raised platform is connected to the base structure by a plurality of support beams. A hoisting device is connected to the raised platform. A drawworks is supported on the base structure and is operatively connected to the hoisting device.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 9045178Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that is capable of being steered while transporting a load across a base surface. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a roller track configured to support movement of a roller assembly, and a support foot that is connected to the roller track with a pin connector. During load transport, the support foot can be maintained in a substantially similar position relative to a frame structure supporting the load even when the transport movement is not in a parallel direction to the orientation of the support foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 9004203Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically aligns a support foot of the apparatus with a load-bearing frame connected to the load transporting apparatus during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a linking device attached to a support foot of the apparatus and a biasing device connected to the linking device that is deflected during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to an aligned position relative to the load-bearing frame after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20150053426Abstract: A mounting structure for a rig may include a base configured to support the mounting structure on an operating surface and a plurality of transport systems operatively connected to the base and configured to lift the mounting structure off of the operating surface. An elevated rig platform may be connected to the base by a plurality of support struts, wherein at least some of the support struts comprise a mounting connection that is configured to pivot to lower the elevated rig platform toward the base and place the mounting structure in a partially collapsed state. Additionally, a connecting member may be attached to one or more of the plurality of transport systems, wherein in response to the elevated rig platform being lowered to the partially collapsed state, the connecting member may be configured to displace at least a portion of the one or more transport systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Justin M. CAREY
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Patent number: 8839892Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically centers a support foot of the apparatus about a roller assembly during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes guide devices positioned adjacent to a roller assembly that deflect a biasing device during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to a centered position relative to the roller assembly after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20140161581Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that is capable of being steered while transporting a load across a base surface. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a roller track configured to support movement of a roller assembly, and a support foot that is connected to the roller track with a pin connector. During load transport, the support foot can be maintained in a substantially similar position relative to a frame structure supporting the load even when the transport movement is not in a parallel direction to the orientation of the support foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20140158342Abstract: A rig includes a base structure in contact with an operating surface and configured to support the rig on the operating surface. A transportation system is operatively coupled to the base structure and is configured to position the rig over an extraction point. A raised platform is connected to the base structure by a plurality of support beams. A hoisting device is connected to the raised platform. A drawworks is supported on the base structure and is operatively connected to the hoisting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20140014417Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically aligns a support foot of the apparatus with a load-bearing frame connected to the load transporting apparatus during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a linking device attached to a support foot of the apparatus and a biasing device connected to the linking device that is deflected during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to an aligned position relative to the load-bearing frame after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 8573334Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that is capable of being steered while transporting a load across a base surface. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a roller track configured to support movement of a roller assembly, and a support foot that is connected to the roller track with a pin connector. During load transport, the support foot can be maintained in a substantially similar position relative to a frame structure supporting the load even when the transport movement is not in a parallel direction to the orientation of the support foot.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20130277124Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically centers a support foot of the apparatus about a roller assembly during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes guide devices positioned adjacent to a roller assembly that deflect a biasing device during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to a centered position relative to the roller assembly after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. SMITH
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Patent number: 8561733Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically aligns a support foot of the apparatus with a load-bearing frame connected to the load transporting apparatus during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a linking device attached to a support foot of the apparatus and a biasing device connected to the linking device that is deflected during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to an aligned position relative to the load-bearing frame after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 8490724Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically centers a support foot of the apparatus about a roller assembly during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes guide devices positioned adjacent to a roller assembly that deflect a biasing device during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to a centered position relative to the roller assembly after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20130153309Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically centers a support foot of the apparatus about a roller assembly during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes guide devices positioned adjacent to a roller assembly that deflect a biasing device during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to a centered position relative to the roller assembly after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20130156538Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that is capable of being steered while transporting a load across a base surface. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a roller track configured to support movement of a roller assembly, and a support foot that is connected to the roller track with a pin connector. During load transport, the support foot can be maintained in a substantially similar position relative to a frame structure supporting the load even when the transport movement is not in a parallel direction to the orientation of the support foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20130156539Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a load transporting apparatus that automatically aligns a support foot of the apparatus with a load-bearing frame connected to the load transporting apparatus during a recovery phase of an incremental walking movement. In particular, the load transporting apparatus includes a linking device attached to a support foot of the apparatus and a biasing device connected to the linking device that is deflected during non-linear load transporting movements, where the biasing device acts to automatically return the support foot to an aligned position relative to the load-bearing frame after a non-linear movement has been completed and the support foot is raised above a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 7883309Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling pipe includes an elongate frame structure for mounting on a ground surface, in which a carriage unit is mounted on the frame structure and is operable for selective and reciprocal shifting along the frame structure. A boom member mounted on the carriage unit is operable for selected pivotal movement relative to the carriage unit, and a plane generally parallel to the boom member's longitudinal axis, about a generally horizontal pivot axis oriented transverse to the direction of shifting of the carriage unit along the frame structure. An elongate pipe carrier mounted on the boom member as dimensioned for receiving pipe so that the pipe's longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the boom member and the pipe member, wherein the pipe carrier is operable for selective pivotal movement about its longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Columbia Trailer Co., Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20100111646Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling pipe includes an elongate frame structure for mounting on a ground surface, in which a carriage unit is mounted on the frame structure and is operable for selective and reciprocal shifting along the frame structure. A boom member mounted on the carriage unit is operable for selected pivotal movement relative to the carriage unit, and a plane generally parallel to the boom member's longitudinal axis, about a generally horizontal pivot axis oriented transverse to the direction of shifting of the carriage unit along the frame structure. An elongate pipe carrier mounted on the boom member as dimensioned for receiving pipe so that the pipe's longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the boom member and the pipe member, wherein the pipe carrier is operable for selective pivotal movement about its longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Publication number: 20070286708Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling pipe includes an elongate frame structure for mounting on a ground surface, in which a carriage unit is mounted on the frame structure and is operable for selective and reciprocal shifting along the frame structure. A boom member mounted on the carriage unit is operable for selected pivotal movement relative to the carriage unit, and a plane generally parallel to the boom member's longitudinal axis, about a generally horizontal pivot axis oriented transverse to the direction of shifting of the carriage unit along the frame structure. An elongate pipe carrier mounted on the boom member as dimensioned for receiving pipe so that the pipe's longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the boom member and the pipe member, wherein the pipe carrier is operable for selective pivotal movement about its longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Shawn R. Smith, Harlan B. Smith
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Patent number: 7089619Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes a plurality of elongate handles and a plurality of jaw members pivotally connected to same. A plurality of locking mechanisms are disposed adjacent one opposed end portion of the plurality of handles respectively and preferably include a guide tube and a sliding member including an elongate lower portion selectively movable within the guide tube. A spring member is disposed about the elongate lower portion and limits the movement of the sliding member between relaxed and stretched positions so that plurality of auxiliary tools can be moved between corresponding locked and unlocked positions respectively. A punch tool is removably engageable with the plurality of jaw members and includes a chuck for cutting wires.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Inventor: Shawn R. Smith