Patents by Inventor William M. O'Neill

William M. O'Neill 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: 4763376
    Abstract: A pipe cleaning apparatus for cleaning large diameter pipe comprises a frame coaxially supported within the pipe. A plurality of legs and arms are mounted to the frame and are extendible to engage the interior surface of the pipe. The legs include drive wheels for advancing the apparatus through the pipe. The arms include attachments mounted on the distal end thereof for cleaning and inspection of the interior surface of the pipe. Multiplexing and electrical power is provided to the apparatus from a remote control facility. A hydrolift assembly suspended from the bottom of the apparatus is provided to remove debris accumulated in the pipe. A one atmosphere detachable vessel may be mounted to the frame for transporting divers to the work site within the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Pene-Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Spurlock, Jr., William M. O'Neill