Patents by Inventor Thomas Clay

Thomas Clay 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).

  • Modular hot stab with improved connection flange
    Patent number: 8096731
    Abstract: A connection assembly for connecting sub-sea lines and devices includes a stab receptacle assembly and a stab assembly. The stab receptacle assembly includes a receptacle body and an outlet assembly, which in turn, includes an adapter nipple configured for attachment to the first sub-sea line. A swivel flange secures the adapter nipple to the first side of the receptacle body. The use of the adapter nipple and swivel flange eliminates a difficult weld between the adapter nipple and the receptacle body. The connection assembly further includes a stab assembly that has a base, a line end connected to the base and a stab body connected to the base. The stab body is configured for insertion into the stab receptacle. The line end is configured for connection to the second sub-sea line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Britton F. Piper, Thomas Clay, Barrett Hartman
  • MODULAR HOT STAB WITH IMPROVED CONNECTION FLANGE
    Publication number: 20100209198
    Abstract: A connection assembly for connecting sub-sea lines and devices includes a stab receptacle assembly and a stab assembly. The stab receptacle assembly includes a receptacle body and an outlet assembly, which in turn, includes an adapter nipple configured for attachment to the first sub-sea line. A swivel flange secures the adapter nipple to the first side of the receptacle body. The use of the adapter nipple and swivel flange eliminates a difficult weld between the adapter nipple and the receptacle body. The connection assembly further includes a stab assembly that has a base, a line end connected to the base and a stab body connected to the base. The stab body is configured for insertion into the stab receptacle. The line end is configured for connection to the second sub-sea line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: PIPER VALVE SYSTEMS, LTD. CO.
    Inventors: Britton F. Piper, Thomas Clay, Barrett Hartman