Patents by Inventor Vernon G. Bose

Vernon G. Bose 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: 8827373
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention disclosed herein is a hydro-demolition device and a top-down method for deconstructing structural surfaces. The device includes a rigid support frame mounted above a work-face on the structural surface being deconstructed. The rigid frame supports a cutting nozzles that move up and down along the structural surface. The nozzles may be mounted on a carriage that is movably connected to the rigid frame. The carriage may swing about a swing axis so that the nozzles move axially toward and away from the carriage. The nozzles may be movable toward and away from the work-face. The various movements of the nozzles are effectuated by rotators and drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Edward Van Gool, Vernon G. Bose
  • Publication number: 20110185867
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention disclosed herein is a hydro-demolition device and a top-down method for deconstructing structural surfaces. The device includes a rigid support frame mounted above a work-face on the structural surface being deconstructed. The rigid frame supports a cutting nozzles that move up and down along the structural surface. The nozzles may be mounted on a carriage that is movably connected to the rigid frame. The carriage may swing about a swing axis so that the nozzles move axially toward and away from the carriage. The nozzles may be movable toward and away from the work-face. The various movements of the nozzles are effectuated by rotators and drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: MAC & MAC HYDRODEMOLITION INC.
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Edward Van Gool, Vernon G. Bose
  • Patent number: 7159600
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe. The apparatus consists of a chassis, with an outer frame coupled to the chassis and an inner frame slidably coupled to the outer frame. Two extendible arms are attached to opposite sides of the inner frame. Each arm has a nozzle assembly mounted on the end, each nozzle assembly having a plurality of fluid jets for spray water onto the interior surface of the pipeline. The nozzle assembly may be pivotally mounted to allow for greater control of the fluid jets. The apparatus further includes a propulsion system for movement of the apparatus along the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Patent number: 7100622
    Abstract: A scarifier for scarifying an interior surface of a sewer pipe, which includes an elongated frame having spaced apart upstanding frame elements at either end forming a plurality of guide surfaces on each side. A first track extends from one end of the frame to another, reversibly moveable upwardly along a first set of the guide surfaces on a first side of the frame in response to a control signal, which controls a drive system coupled to the track. A nozzle assembly is reversibly moveable along the track from one end of the scarifier to another so that a nozzle, mounted on the nozzle assembly, which emits a jet of fluid towards an interior surface of the sewer pipe, is operative to scarify a swath along the interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Patent number: 7066188
    Abstract: This application discloses an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe, which can remain in the sewer under active flow conditions. The apparatus includes at least one scarifying head, which may transverse back and forth along a rail assembly, which is configured to match the circumferential shape of the sewer pipe. The scarifying head includes a nozzle assembly and driving assembly. The nozzle assembly, located at the outer end of the scarifying head has nozzles. The nozzles emit jets of water under pressure to clean or scarify the interior surface of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Publication number: 20040099293
    Abstract: A scarifier for scarifying an interior surface of a sewer pipe, which includes an elongated frame having spaced apart upstanding frame elements at either end forming a plurality of guide surfaces on each side. A first track extends from one end of the frame to another, reversibly moveable upwardly along a first set of the guide surfaces on a first side of the frame in response to a control signal, which controls a drive system coupled to the track. A nozzle assembly is reversibly moveable along the track from one end of the scarifier to another so that a nozzle, mounted on the nozzle assembly, which emits a jet of fluid towards an interior surface of the sewer pipe, is operative to scarify a swath along the interior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Publication number: 20040099288
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe. The apparatus consists of a chassis, with an outer frame coupled to the chassis and an inner frame slidably coupled to the outer frame. Two extendible arms are attached to opposite sides of the inner frame. Each arm has a nozzle assembly mounted on the end, each nozzle assembly having a plurality of fluid jets for spray water onto the interior surface of the pipeline. The nozzle assembly may be pivotally mounted to allow for greater control of the fluid jets. The apparatus further includes a propulsion system for movement of the apparatus along the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Publication number: 20030213508
    Abstract: This application discloses an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe, which can remain in the sewer under active flow conditions. The apparatus includes at least one scarifying head, which may transverse back and forth along a rail assembly, which is configured to match the circumferential shape of the sewer pipe. The scarifying head includes a nozzle assembly and driving assembly. The nozzle assembly, located at the outer end of the scarifying head has nozzles. The nozzles emit jets of water under pressure to clean or scarify the interior surface of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
  • Publication number: 20030213509
    Abstract: This application discloses an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe, which can remain in the sewer under active flow conditions. The apparatus includes at least one scarifying head, which may transverse back and forth along a rail assembly, which is configured to match the circumferential shape of the sewer pipe. The scarifying head includes a nozzle assembly and driving assembly. The nozzle assembly, located at the outer end of the scarifying head has nozzles. The nozzles emit jets of water under pressure to clean or scarify the interior surface of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose