Abstract

A fluid pressure compensation apparatus includes a. pipe, a pressure measuring device, a pressure compensating structure and a connecting mechanism. The pressure measuring device in fluid communication with the pipe. The pressure compensating structure is filled with a hydraulic fluid. The connecting mechanism is coupled to the pressure measuring device and coupled to the pressure compensating structure such that changes in pressure within the pipe measured by the pressure measuring device are mechanically transmitted via the connecting mechanism to the pressure compensating structure causing corresponding movement of the hydraulic fluid in and out of the pressure compensating structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 11/00 - Equalisation of pulses, e.g. by use of air vesselsCounteracting cavitation
• F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
• F04B 53/18 - Lubricating
• F04B 39/02 - Lubrication

Abstract

A fluid pressure compensation apparatus includes a pipe, a pressure measuring device, a pressure compensating structure and a connecting mechanism. The pressure measuring device in fluid communication with the pipe. The pressure compensating structure is filled with a hydraulic fluid. The connecting mechanism is coupled to the pressure measuring device and coupled to the pressure compensating structure such that changes in pressure within the pipe measured by the pressure measuring device are mechanically transmitted via the connecting mechanism to the pressure compensating structure causing corresponding movement of the hydraulic fluid in and out of the pressure compensating structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

Abstract

A locking system includes a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism and a handle. The first locking mechanism includes a base and an attachment structure movable relative to the base, the base of the first locking mechanism removably attachable to a first structure, The second locking mechanism includes an opening to receive the attachment structure of the first locking mechanism, the second locking mechanism to be attached to the first attachment structure upon movement of the attachment structure of the first locking mechanism relative to the base of the first locking mechanism. The second locking mechanism is attachable to a second structure. The handle is operable to move the attachment structure movable relative to the base to attach the first attachment structure to the second attachment structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/28 - Barges or lighters
• B63B 3/08 - Hulls assembled from prefabricated sub-units with detachably-connected sub-units
• B63B 35/34 - Pontoons
• B63B 35/38 - Rigidly-interconnected pontoons

Abstract

A bi-directional sled includes a support structure and a shroud assembly. The shroud assembly is supported to the support structure for pivotal movement about an axis extending through the support structure between a first orientation and a second orientation. The shroud assembly has a shroud with a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. With the support structure moving the shroud assembly in the first direction relative to material to be dredged friction between the shroud assembly and material to be dredged pivots the shroud and the first edge into a first orientation to contact material to be dredged. With the support structure moving the shroud assembly in the second direction relative to material to be dredged the shroud and second edge are pivoted into a second orientation to contact material to be dredged.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
• E02F 3/06 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging screws
• E02F 3/28 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets
• E02F 5/28 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes for cleaning watercourses or other waters

Abstract

A bi-directional sled includes a support structure and a shroud assembly. The shroud assembly is supported to the support structure for pivotal movement about an axis extending through the support structure between a first orientation and a second orientation. The shroud assembly has a shroud with a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. With the support structure moving the shroud assembly in the first direction relative to material to be dredged friction between the shroud assembly and material to be dredged pivots the shroud and the first edge into a first orientation to contact material to be dredged. With the support structure moving the shroud assembly in the second direction relative to material to be dredged the shroud and second edge are pivoted into a second orientation to contact material to be dredged.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/92 - Digging elements, e.g. suction heads
• E02F 3/94 - Apparatus for separating stones from the dredged material
• E02F 5/02 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes for digging trenches or ditches

Abstract

A float includes a body portion having a first side surface and a second side surface, an inner surface and an outer surface, the first and second side surfaces being generally planar and forming an acute angle therebetween, the inner and outer surfaces being non-planar, and the body portion configured such that when positioned laterally adjacent an inverted second float and vertically adjacent a third float, the first side surface of the float abuts a surface of the inverted second float, and the inner surface of the float engages an outer surface of the third float.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 17/01 - Risers
• F16L 1/24 - FloatsWeights

Abstract

A dredge system includes a dredger, a conduit and a self-priming pump. The dredger has an internal area and an outlet, and is configured to feed material into the internal area of the dredger. The conduit is coupled to the dredger adjacent the outlet and configured to transport the material from the internal area of the dredger to a receptacle. The self-priming pump is coupled to the conduit and is configured to pump the material from the outlet to the receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/90 - Component parts, e.g. drives, control devices
• E02F 3/14 - BucketsChainsGuides for buckets or chainsDrives for chains
• E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers

Abstract

A dredge system includes a dredger, a conduit and a self-priming pump. The dredger has an internal area and an outlet, and is configured to feed material into the internal area of the dredger. The conduit is coupled to the dredger adjacent the outlet and configured to transport the material from the internal area of the dredger to a receptacle. The self-priming pump is coupled to the conduit and is configured to pump the material from the outlet to the receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/92 - Digging elements, e.g. suction heads
• E02F 3/40 - DippersBuckets
• E02F 7/10 - Pipe-lines for conveying excavated materials

Goods & Services

Non-metal flotation devices for pipes for industrial use, namely, buoys and pipe floats for use in keeping electrical cable for dredges, pumps, fuel lines, hoses, and pipes above water.

Goods & Services

(1) Non-metal flotation devices for pipes for industrial use, namely, buoys and pipe floats for use in keeping electrical cable for dredges, pumps, fuel lines, hoses, and pipes above water.

Abstract

A slurry transporting riser assembly includes a buoyant device that has an outer surface with a first end portion, a second end portion and an elongated portion. The elongated portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. The buoyant device is shaped and configured to attach to a slurry pipe. The elongated portion of the outer surface has a concaved section that extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. The concaved section has a shape that complements an outer radius of the slurry pipe with the buoyant device attached to the slurry pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 17/01 - Risers
• F16L 1/24 - FloatsWeights

Abstract

A float apparatus includes a buoyant device that has an outer surface with a first end portion, a second end portion and an elongated portion. The elongated portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. The buoyant device is shaped and configured to attach to a conduit. The elongated portion of the outer surface has a concaved section that extends from the first end portion to the second end, portion. The concaved section has a shape that complements an cuter radius of the conduit with the buoyant device attached to the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 17/01 - Risers

Abstract

A float apparatus includes a buoyant device that has an outer surface with a first end portion, a second end portion and an elongated portion. The elongated portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. The buoyant device is shaped and configured to attach to a conduit. The elongated portion of the outer surface has a concaved section that extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. The concaved section has a shape that complements an outer radius of the conduit with the buoyant device attached to the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 1/24 - FloatsWeights
• B63B 22/00 - Buoys
• B63B 27/24 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines
• B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
• F16L 55/00 - Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems

Abstract

A modular barge includes a first barge section and a section barge section. The first barge section is buoyant in water, and includes a first locking mechanism. The second barge section is buoyant in water, and includes a second locking mechanism. The first locking mechanism is attached to the first barge and includes a protrusion configured to couple to the second locking mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/28 - Barges or lighters
• B63B 3/08 - Hulls assembled from prefabricated sub-units with detachably-connected sub-units
• B63B 35/34 - Pontoons
• B63B 35/38 - Rigidly-interconnected pontoons

Abstract

A modular barge includes a first barge section and a section barge section. The first barge section is buoyant in water, and includes a first locking mechanism. The second barge section is buoyant in water, and includes a second locking mechanism. The second locking mechanism is attached to the second barge and includes a protrusion configured to couple to the first locking mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/28 - Barges or lighters
• B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
• E05B 65/00 - Locks for special use
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• E02B 17/06 - Equipment specially adapted for raising, lowering, or immobilising the working platform relative to the supporting construction for immobilising, e.g. using wedges or clamping rings
• F16B 13/02 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose in one piece with protrusions or ridges on the shaft

Goods & Services

Non-metal flotation devices for pipes for industrial use, namely, buoys and pipe floats being non-metal buoys for use in keeping electrical cable for dredges, pumps, fuel lines, hoses, and pipes above water

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing cast iron components having increased hardness are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, a method of forming a cast iron component for industrial equipment includes forming the cast iron component in a predetermined shape, machining the cast iron component, heat treating the cast iron component by raising the temperature of the cast iron component to an upper temperature, and cryogenically heat treating the cast iron component by lowering the temperature of the cast iron component to a lower temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 5/04 - Heat treatment of cast-iron of white cast-iron
• C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
• C21D 1/30 - Stress-relieving

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing cast iron components having increased hardness are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, a method of forming a cast iron component for industrial equipment includes forming the cast iron component in a predetermined shape, machining the cast iron component, heat treating the cast iron component by raising the temperature of the cast iron component to an upper temperature, and cryogenically heat treating the cast iron component by lowering the temperature of the cast iron component to a lower temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21C 1/08 - Manufacture of cast-iron
• C22C 37/00 - Cast-iron alloys

Abstract

Vehicle control systems and modules are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a vehicle control module includes a first module connector configured to connect to a vehicle in place of a vehicle input device configured to control an operational part of the vehicle, a second module connector configured to connect to the vehicle input device, and an electronic controller configured to (i) receive an input command regarding the operational part of the vehicle from the vehicle input device connected via the second module connector, (ii) modify the input command, and (iii) transmit the modified input command to the vehicle via the first module connector to cause the vehicle to operate the operational part in accordance with the modified input command.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
• E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

Vehicle control systems and modules are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a vehicle control module includes a first module connector configured to connect to a vehicle in place of a vehicle input device configured to control an operational part of the vehicle, a second module connector configured to connect to the vehicle input device, and an electronic controller configured to (i) receive an input command regarding the operational part of the vehicle from the vehicle input device connected via the second module connector, (ii) modify the input command, and (iii) transmit the modified input command to the vehicle via the first module connector to cause the vehicle to operate the operational part in accordance with the modified input command.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction

Abstract

Vehicle control systems and modules are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a vehicle control module includes a first module connector configured to connect to a vehicle in place of a vehicle input device configured to control an operational part of the vehicle, a second module connector configured to connect to the vehicle input device, and an electronic controller configured to (i) receive an input command regarding the operational part of the vehicle from the vehicle input device connected via the second module connector, (ii) modify the input command, and (iii) transmit the modified input command to the vehicle via the first module connector to cause the vehicle to operate the operational part in accordance with the modified input command.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction

Abstract

A slurry removal system includes a tank, an eddy pump, and a pipe system. The tank is configured to receive a mixture of solid material and liquid. The eddy pump has a pump inlet connected to the tank and a pump outlet. The pipe system is connected to the pump outlet and including a discharge line and a recirculation line. The eddy pump is configured to pump the mixture of solid material and liquid from the tank through the pump inlet to the recirculation line to form an essentially homogeneous mixture, and configured to pump the essentially homogeneous mixture from the tank through the pump inlet to the discharge line to remove the homogeneous mixture from the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 21/24 - Feed or discharge mechanisms for settling tanks

Abstract

A slurry removal system includes a tank, an eddy pump, and a pipe system. The tank is configured to receive a mixture of solid material and liquid. The eddy pump has a pump inlet connected to the tank and a pump outlet. The pipe system is connected to the pump outlet and including a discharge line and a recirculation line. The eddy pump is configured to pump the mixture of solid material and liquid from the tank through the pump inlet to the recirculation line to form an essentially homogeneous mixture, and configured to pump the essentially homogeneous mixture from the tank through the pump inlet to the discharge line to remove the homogeneous mixture from the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole

Abstract

A slurry removal system includes a tank, an eddy pump, and a pipe system. The tank is configured to receive a mixture of solid material and liquid. The eddy pump has a pump inlet connected to the tank and a pump outlet. The pipe system is connected to the pump outlet and including a discharge line and a recirculation line. The eddy pump is configured to pump the mixture of solid material and liquid from the tank through the pump inlet to the recirculation line to form an essentially homogeneous mixture, and configured to pump the essentially homogeneous mixture from the tank through the pump inlet to the discharge line to remove the homogeneous mixture from the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole

Abstract

A dredge system for attachment to a vehicle, the dredge system includes a hopper, a mixer and a pump. The hopper has an internal area and is configured to feed material into the internal area of the hopper. The mixer is coupled to the hopper and configured to shear the material in the internal area of the hopper. The pump is coupled to the hopper and is configured to pump the sheared material through a discharge outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
• E02F 3/92 - Digging elements, e.g. suction heads
• E02F 7/06 - Delivery chutes or screening plants mounted on a dredger

Abstract

A dredge system for attachment to a vehicle, the dredge system includes a hopper, a mixer and a pump. The hopper has an internal area and is configured to feed material into the internal area of the hopper. The mixer is coupled to the hopper and configured to shear the materi al in the internal area, of the hopper. The pump is coupled to the hopper and is configured to pump the sheared material through a discharge outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
• E02F 3/92 - Digging elements, e.g. suction heads
• E02F 5/00 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes
• E02F 5/28 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes for cleaning watercourses or other waters
• E02F 7/06 - Delivery chutes or screening plants mounted on a dredger

Abstract

A dredge system for attachment to a vehicle, the dredge system includes a hopper, a mixer and a pump. The hopper has an internal area and is configured to feed material into the internal area of the hopper. The mixer is coupled to the hopper and configured to shear the materi al in the internal area, of the hopper. The pump is coupled to the hopper and is configured to pump the sheared material through a discharge outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 5/00 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes
• E02F 3/92 - Digging elements, e.g. suction heads
• E02F 5/28 - Dredgers or soil-shifting machines for special purposes for cleaning watercourses or other waters
• E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
• E02F 7/06 - Delivery chutes or screening plants mounted on a dredger

Abstract

A seal support sensor includes a housing, an extension, a sensor and an electronic controller. The housing is configured to attach to a barrier fluid tank. The extension 64 has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being connected to the housing. The sensor is disposed at the distal end, configured to be disposed within the barrier fluid tank and configured to detect a parameter within the barrier fluid tank. The electronic controller is configured to determine whether the parameter within the barrier fluid tank is within a predetermined range perform a mitigation operation when the parameter is not within the predetermined range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations

Abstract

A pump rotor includes a hub, a back plate and a plurality of blades extending from the hub and disposed on the back plate. Each of the plurality of blades has an outer surface essentially parallel to a rotational axis of the hub, and a first end adjacent the hub and a second end distal from the hub, the first end having a height from the planar surface that is less than a height from the planar surface of the second end. The plurality of blades is configured to cause a synchronized central column of flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
• A61L 9/00 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
• A61L 9/03 - Apparatus therefor

Abstract

A pump rotor includes a hub, a back plate and a plurality of blades extending from the hub and disposed on the back plate. Each of the plurality of blades has an outer surface essentially parallel to a rotational axis of the hub, and a first end adjacent the hub and a second end distal from the hub, the first end having a height from the planar surface that is less than a height from the planar surface of the second end. The plurality of blades is configured to cause a synchronized central column of flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
• F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumpsHelico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
• F04D 29/24 - Vanes

Abstract

A pump rotor includes a hub, a back plate and a plurality of blades extending from the hub and disposed on the back plate. Each of the plurality of blades has an outer surface essentially parallel to a rotational axis of the hub, and a first end adjacent the hub and a second end distal from the hub, the first end having a height from the planar surface that is less than a height from the planar surface of the second end. The plurality of blades is configured to cause a synchronized central column of flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 17/10 - Centrifugal pumps for compressing or evacuating
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps

Abstract

An eddy pump impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blades. The hub has a rear surface, and tapers from the rear surface to a front end. The plurality of blades extend from the hub. Each of the plurality of blades has an outer surface essentially parallel to the rotational axis of the hub, inversely tapering from the hub, such that each of the plurality of blades has a width adjacent the hub that is less than a width adjacent the outer surface, and has a front surface tapering in height, such that the plurality of blades is configured to cause an eddy current and cause a fluid stream to be forced to an outside of the impeller.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous

Goods & Services

Machines for sorting solid and liquid materials; Machines for pumping solid and liquid materials; Suction pumps; Sludge pumps; Silt Pumps; Earth moving machines; High-pressure pumps for use in oil or gas well hydraulic fracturing operations

Abstract

An eddy pump impeller includes a hub having a planar rear surface, the hub tapering from the planar rear surface to a conical front end, and a plurality of blades extending from the hub. Each of the plurality of blades has an outer surface essentially parallel to a rotational axis of the hub, inversely tapers from the hub, and has a front surface tapering in height from the front conical end, such that the plurality of blades is configured to cause an eddy current and cause a fluid stream to be forced to the outside of the impeller.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 7/02 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type
• F04D 29/20 - Mounting rotors on shafts
• F04D 29/02 - Selection of particular materials
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous

Goods & Services

Pumps and pump deployment machine and machine tools, namely, dredging equipment, excavator pump attachments, medical pumps, re-circulation pumps, pump seals, diver operated pump equipment, programmable logic control systems to monitor pumps, all used for pumping and re-circulating liquids and slurries for the mining, dredging, chemical and industrial waste, sewage, desalination, vacuum, medical, petroleum, pulp, and other related industries; agitators for circulating liquid media; vacuum pumps; pulp refining machines; dredging machines; mud dredging machines; gravel and dirt sorting and screening machines; sand sorting machines; sewage pumps; suction pumps; silt pumps; sludge pumps; rotary pumps.

Goods & Services

(1) Pumps and pump deployment technology, namely, dredging equipment, excavator pump attachments, medical pumps, re-circulation pumps, pump seals, diver operated pump equipment, programmable logic control systems to monitor pumps, all used for pumping and re-circulating liquids and slurries for the mining, dredging, chemical and industrial waste, sewage, desalination, vacuum, medical, petroleum, pulp, and other related industries; agitators for circulating liquid media; Vacuum pumps; Pulp refining machines; Dredging machines; Mud dredging machines; Gravel and dirt sorting and screening machines; Sand sorting machines; Sewage pumps; Suction pumps; Silt pumps; Sludge pumps; Rotary pumps.

Goods & Services

Pumps and pump deployment technology, namely, dredging machines, excavator pumps, excavator pump seals, and diver operated pump machines, all used for pumping and re-circulating liquids and slurries for the mining, dredging, chemical and industrial waste, sewage, desalination, vacuum, medical, petroleum, pulp, and other related industries; agitators for circulating liquid media; Vacuum pumps; Pulp refining machines; Dredging machines; Mud dredging machines; Gravel and dirt sorting and screening machines; Sand sorting machines; Sewage pumps; Suction pumps; Silt pumps; Sludge pumps; Rotary pumps