Patents by Inventor Timothy Hepburn

Timothy Hepburn 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).

  • Pig extracting device
    Patent number: 7954194
    Abstract: A portable device for extracting a pig from a pipeline which uses a lifting means to raise or lower the device and wheels or other suitable means to allow for the device to be easily and quickly moved into position with minimal man power improving the efficiency and safety of the pig extraction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Southern California Gas Company
    Inventor: Timothy Hepburn
  • Pig extracting device
    Publication number: 20090152520
    Abstract: A portable device for extracting a pig from a pipeline which uses a lifting means to raise or lower the device and wheels or other suitable means to allow for the device to be easily and quickly moved into position with minimal man power improving the efficiency and safety of the pig extraction process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy Hepburn