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1.

SUCTION PILE EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number 18454946
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Delta SubSea, LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments include a suction pile vent plug having a cylindrically-shaped body having a sealing element, a plurality of coupling features, and a handle connected to the cylindrically-shaped body. The sealing element is configured to form a watertight seal with walls of a suction pile vent into which the vent plug is installed. The plurality of coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of the suction pile vent. The movable handle is configured to be moved into one or more locked configurations. Disclosed embodiments further include a suction pile vent having a hollow cylindrically-shaped body having coupling features. The coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of a suction pile vent plug to thereby mechanically couple the suction pile vent plug to the suction pile vent. Disclosed embodiments further include a fluidic port that fluidically couples a suction pile to a removable fluidic coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 18115809
Grant Number 12025573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2024-07-02
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
  • G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
  • G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or
  • G01N 23/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material
  • G01N 23/18 - Investigating the presence of defects or foreign matter
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

3.

SUBSEA SURVEY METHODS AND RELATED SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18086133
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Delta SubSea LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott Paul
  • Broom, Brandon

Abstract

Systems and methods for surveying a seafloor utilize two or more of seismic data, acoustic data and electrical potential or resistivity data to identify the locations of objects on or beneath the seafloor. The methods involve moving survey equipment over a geographic area of the seafloor and conducting a plurality of sensing or detecting operations while moving the survey equipment over the geographic area. The plurality of operations include two or more of: (1) a seismic operation that emits seismic energy toward the seafloor and collects seismic data based on seismic energy that returns from the seafloor, (2) an acoustic operation that emits acoustic energy toward the seafloor and collects acoustic data based on acoustic energy that returns from the seafloor, and/or (3) an electrical operation that supplies electrical power into seawater and that collects electric potential data indicative of electric potential that is induced into the seawater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 1/30 - Analysis
  • G01V 1/34 - Displaying seismic recordings
  • G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
  • G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01V 3/02 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with propagation of electric current

4.

Subsea sediment separation and filtration system

      
Application Number 18096226
Grant Number 11787708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott Paul
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A disclosed subsea sediment separation and filtration system includes first and second separation devices, a spreader apparatus, and a storage device. The first separation device receives a water/sediment/oil mixture and from a subsea surface and separates the mixture into a first component containing cleaned sediment and a second component containing a water/oil mixture. The spreader apparatus disperses the cleaned sediment of the first component into a subsea environment of the spreader apparatus. The second separation device receives the second component from the first separation device and separates the second component into a cleaned water component and an oil component. The second separation device disperses the cleaned water component into a subsea environment of the second separation device and provides the oil component to the storage device. The first separation device may include a plurality of hydrocyclone devices, and the second separation device may include a high pressure hydrocyclone device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/38 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by centrifugal separation
  • B01D 21/26 - Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force
  • B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
  • C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
  • B09C 1/00 - Reclamation of contaminated soil
  • E02D 19/04 - Restraining of open water by coffer-dams
  • C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
  • C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities

5.

SUCTION PILE COFFERDAM

      
Application Number 17943823
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner Delta SubSea LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A cofferdam is disclosed that includes an open frame structure having double walls defining a hollow space within each double wall, with each double wall having an open bottom end and a closed top end. Each of the double walls are configured to act as suction piles allowing liquid to be removed from the space within each double wall to thereby induce negative pressure when the cofferdam is installed in a sub-sea configuration. Each of the double walls may include a plurality of partitions respectively defining a plurality of suction piles, the suction piles fluidically coupled by a manifold that may allow liquid to be removed from the suction pile to thereby drive the cofferdam structure into the subsea surface due to the induced negative pressure. A further embodiment cofferdam structure includes an open frame structure and one or more suction piles attached to the open frame structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02D 29/09 - Constructions or methods of constructing, in water, not otherwise provided for

6.

Suction pile equipment

      
Application Number 17665291
Grant Number 11773557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner DELTA SUBSEA, LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments include a suction pile vent plug having a cylindrically-shaped body having a sealing element, a plurality of coupling features, and a handle connected to the cylindrically-shaped body. The sealing element is configured to form a watertight seal with walls of a suction pile vent into which the vent plug is installed. The plurality of coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of the suction pile vent. The movable handle is configured to be moved into one or more locked configurations. Disclosed embodiments further include a suction pile vent having a hollow cylindrically-shaped body having coupling features. The coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of a suction pile vent plug to thereby mechanically couple the suction pile vent plug to the suction pile vent. Disclosed embodiments further include a fluidic port that fluidically couples a suction pile to a removable fluidic coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 17572589
Grant Number 11619598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-10
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
  • G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
  • G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
  • G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or
  • G01N 23/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material
  • G01N 23/18 - Investigating the presence of defects or foreign matter
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

8.

SUCTION PILE COFFERDAM

      
Application Number 17490719
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner Delta SubSea LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A cofferdam is disclosed that includes an open frame structure having double walls defining a hollow space within each double wall, with each double wall having an open bottom end and a closed top end. Each of the double walls are configured to act as suction piles allowing liquid to be removed from the space within each double wall to thereby induce negative pressure when the cofferdam is installed in a sub-sea configuration. Each of the double walls may include a plurality of partitions respectively defining a plurality of suction piles, the suction piles fluidically coupled by a manifold that may allow liquid to be removed from the suction pile to thereby drive the cofferdam structure into the subsea surface due to the induced negative pressure. A further embodiment cofferdam structure includes an open frame structure and one or more suction piles attached to the open frame structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02D 29/09 - Constructions or methods of constructing, in water, not otherwise provided for

9.

Suction pile cofferdam

      
Application Number 17395265
Grant Number 11649176
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott Paul
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A disclosed subsea sediment separation and filtration system includes first and second separation devices, a spreader apparatus, and a storage device. The first separation device receives a water/sediment/oil mixture and from a subsea surface and separates the mixture into a first component containing cleaned sediment and a second component containing a water/oil mixture. The spreader apparatus disperses the cleaned sediment of the first component into a subsea environment of the spreader apparatus. The second separation device receives the second component from the first separation device and separates the second component into a cleaned water component and an oil component. The second separation device disperses the cleaned water component into a subsea environment of the second separation device and provides the oil component to the storage device. The first separation device may include a plurality of hydrocyclone devices, and the second separation device may include a high pressure hydrocyclone device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/38 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by centrifugal separation
  • B01D 21/26 - Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force
  • B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
  • C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
  • B09C 1/00 - Reclamation of contaminated soil
  • E02D 19/04 - Restraining of open water by coffer-dams
  • C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
  • C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities

10.

SUCTION PILE COFFERDAM

      
Application Number US2021044796
Publication Number 2022/032000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-02-10
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A disclosed subsea sediment separation and filtration system includes first and second separation devices, a spreader apparatus, and a storage device. The first separation device receives a water/sediment/oil mixture and from a subsea surface and separates the mixture into a first component containing cleaned sediment and a second component containing a water/oil mixture. The spreader apparatus disperses the cleaned sediment of the first component into a subsea environment of the spreader apparatus. The second separation device receives the second component from the first separation device and separates the second component into a cleaned water component and an oil component. The second separation device disperses the cleaned water component into a subsea environment of the second separation device and provides the oil component to the storage device. The first separation device may include a plurality of hydrocyclone devices, and the second separation device may include a high pressure hydrocyclone device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 43/36 - Underwater separating arrangements
  • B01D 61/14 - UltrafiltrationMicrofiltration
  • E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
  • C10G 33/06 - De-watering or demulsification of hydrocarbon oils with mechanical means, e.g. by filtration
  • B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
  • B63J 4/00 - Arrangements of installations for treating waste-water or sewage

11.

UNDERWATER CUT AND CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR SUBMERGED MUNITIONS

      
Application Number US2021026065
Publication Number 2021/207288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-06
Publication Date 2021-10-14
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott Paul

Abstract

A system for dismantling submerged munitions is disclosed. The system includes a cleaning tool, a cutting tool, and a washout tool. The cleaning tool is configured to clean a surface of a submerged munition using a high-pressure water jet, and the cutting tool is configured to cut a hole in a submerged munition using a high-pressure abrasive water jet. The washout tool removes contents of the munition using one or more high pressure water jets. The system further includes a frame that houses the cleaning tool, the cutting tool, and the washout tool. The system may be lowered to the ocean floor and includes positioning mechanisms to position the cleaning tool, the cutting tool, and the washout tool relative to the munition to be dismantled. The system is configured to safely capture contents of submerged munitions to prevent release of the contents of the munition into the environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63G 7/00 - Mine-sweepingVessels characterised thereby
  • F41H 11/16 - Self-propelled mine-clearing vehiclesMine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
  • F42D 5/04 - Rendering explosive charges harmless, e.g. destroying ammunitionRendering detonation of explosive charges harmless

12.

Suction pile cofferdam

      
Application Number 17191128
Grant Number 11473263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-03
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A cofferdam is disclosed that includes an open frame structure having double walls defining a hollow space within each double wall, with each double wall having an open bottom end and a closed top end. Each of the double walls are configured to act as suction piles allowing liquid to be removed from the space within each double wall to thereby induce negative pressure when the cofferdam is installed in a sub-sea configuration. Each of the double walls may include a plurality of partitions respectively defining a plurality of suction piles, the suction piles fluidically coupled by a manifold that may allow liquid to be removed from the suction pile to thereby drive the cofferdam structure into the subsea surface due to the induced negative pressure. A further embodiment cofferdam structure includes an open frame structure and one or more suction piles attached to the open frame structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02D 29/09 - Constructions or methods of constructing, in water, not otherwise provided for

13.

Suction pile cofferdam

      
Application Number 16719476
Grant Number 10947692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Perry

Abstract

A cofferdam is disclosed that includes an open frame structure having double walls defining a hollow space within each double wall, with each double wall having an open bottom end and a closed top end. Each of the double walls are configured to act as suction piles allowing liquid to be removed from the space within each double wall to thereby induce negative pressure when the cofferdam is installed in a sub-sea configuration. Each of the double walls may include a plurality of partitions respectively defining a plurality of suction piles, the suction piles fluidically coupled by a manifold that may allow liquid to be removed from the suction pile to thereby drive the cofferdam structure into the subsea surface due to the induced negative pressure. A further embodiment cofferdam structure includes an open frame structure and one or more suction piles attached to the open frame structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02D 29/00 - Underground or underwater structuresRetaining walls
  • E02D 29/09 - Constructions or methods of constructing, in water, not otherwise provided for

14.

COFFERDAM

      
Application Number US2020044197
Publication Number 2021/022009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-30
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Loughridge, Percy

Abstract

A cofferdam is disclosed that includes an open frame structure having double walls defining a hollow space within each double wall, with each double wall having an open bottom end and a closed top end. Each of the double walls are configured to act as suction piles allowing liquid to be removed from the space within each double wall to thereby induce negative pressure when the cofferdam is installed in a sub-sea configuration. Each of the double walls may include a plurality of partitions respectively defining a plurality of suction piles, the suction piles fluidically coupled by a manifold that may allow liquid to be removed from the suction pile to thereby drive the cofferdam structure into the subsea surface due to the induced negative pressure. A further embodiment cofferdam structure includes an open frame structure and one or more suction piles attached to the open frame structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02D 19/04 - Restraining of open water by coffer-dams

15.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 16856379
Grant Number 11221301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2022-01-11
Owner DELTA SUBSEA, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
  • G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
  • G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
  • G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or
  • G01N 23/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material
  • G01N 23/18 - Investigating the presence of defects or foreign matter
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

16.

SUCTION PILE EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number US2019049744
Publication Number 2020/051330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-05
Publication Date 2020-03-12
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments include a suction pile vent plug having a cylindrically-shaped body having a sealing element, a plurality of coupling features, and a handle connected to the cylindrically-shaped body. The sealing element is configured to form a watertight seal with walls of a suction pile vent into which the vent plug is installed. The plurality of coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of the suction pile vent. The movable handle is configured to be moved into one or more locked configurations. Disclosed embodiments further include a suction pile vent having a hollow cylindrically-shaped body having coupling features. The coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of a suction pile vent plug to thereby mechanically couple the suction pile vent plug to the suction pile vent. Disclosed embodiments further include a fluidic port that fluidically couples a suction pile to a removable fluidic coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

17.

Suction pile equipment

      
Application Number 16560693
Grant Number 11242663
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-04
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments include a suction pile vent plug having a cylindrically-shaped body having a sealing element, a plurality of coupling features, and a handle connected to the cylindrically-shaped body. The sealing element is configured to form a watertight seal with walls of a suction pile vent into which the vent plug is installed. The plurality of coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of the suction pile vent. The movable handle is configured to be moved into one or more locked configurations. Disclosed embodiments further include a suction pile vent having a hollow cylindrically-shaped body having coupling features. The coupling features are configured to engage with corresponding coupling features of a suction pile vent plug to thereby mechanically couple the suction pile vent plug to the suction pile vent. Disclosed embodiments further include a fluidic port that fluidically couples a suction pile to a removable fluidic coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

GUARDIAN

      
Serial Number 88292823
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-02-07
Registration Date 2024-12-10
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; Surveying instruments; Surveying machines and instruments Data-acquisition and collection for calibration and coordinate-measurement purposes; Electronic monitoring and reporting of subsea apparatuses using computers or sensors; Surveying; Underwater structural inspection services; Marine surveying services

19.

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO ASSESS CORROSION PREVENTION

      
Application Number US2018038574
Publication Number 2018/237057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-20
Publication Date 2018-12-27
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for monitoring anti-corrosion efforts including the efficacy of cathodic protection systems. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for remote cell cathodic protection (CP) survey data acquisition to sense, display, and record CP survey voltage potential measurements as well as global positioning system and navigation data. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improvements in terms reduced noise and improved signal quality through the use of copper conductors that connect electrochemical reference cells (i.e., electrodes) to measuring apparatus. Further, improved signal detection is provided by embodiments including reference electrodes that may be placed further (e.g., up to 1000 feet) from a surface vessel than are found in conventional system. Disclosed embodiments also provide highly precise spatial mapping of CP potentials (e.g., to within 0.5 mm spatial resolution in 1000 feet of depth).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23F 13/02 - Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection cathodicSelection of conditions, parameters or procedures for cathodic protection, e.g. of electrical conditions
  • C23F 13/08 - Electrodes specially adapted for inhibiting corrosion by cathodic protectionManufacture thereofConducting electric current thereto

20.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods to assess corrosion prevention

      
Application Number 16013590
Grant Number 10961630
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-20
First Publication Date 2018-12-20
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott P.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for monitoring anti-corrosion efforts including the efficacy of cathodic protection systems. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for remote cell cathodic protection (CP) survey data acquisition to sense, display, and record CP survey voltage potential measurements as well as global positioning system and navigation data. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improvements in terms reduced noise and improved signal quality through the use of copper conductors that connect electrochemical reference cells (i.e., electrodes) to measuring apparatus. Further, improved signal detection is provided by embodiments including reference electrodes that may be placed further (e.g., up to 1000 feet) from a surface vessel than are found in conventional system. Disclosed embodiments also provide highly precise spatial mapping of CP potentials (e.g., to within 0.5 mm spatial resolution in 1000 feet of depth).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23F 13/22 - Monitoring arrangements therefor
  • G01N 17/02 - Electrochemical measuring systems for weathering, corrosion or corrosion-protection measurement
  • G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
  • C23F 13/04 - Controlling or regulating desired parameters

21.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 15875810
Grant Number 10641693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-19
First Publication Date 2018-05-24
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner Delta SubSea, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

22.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 15141269
Grant Number 09874507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-28
First Publication Date 2016-11-03
Grant Date 2018-01-23
Owner Delta Subsea, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
  • G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

23.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING UNDERSEA PIPELINES

      
Application Number US2016029835
Publication Number 2016/176480
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-28
Publication Date 2016-11-03
Owner DELTA SUBSEA LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dingman, Scott P.
  • Warnock, Roger
  • Vagata, Alessandro

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for inspecting undersea pipelines using gamma rays. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus (10) including a main frame (12), a source (19) positioned outside a pipe (22) and connected to the main frame (12), and a detector (20) positioned outside the pipe (22) at a location diametrically opposite the source (19) and connected to the main frame (12). The source (19) may transmit a first amount of radiation, such as gamma radiation. The detector (20) may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister (23) positioned on the main frame (12) or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector (20) and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside. A pulse Eddy current can also be attached onto the measurement apparatus (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid

24.

Systems, apparatus, and methods for inspecting submerged surfaces

      
Application Number 14868048
Grant Number 10578583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-28
First Publication Date 2016-08-11
Grant Date 2020-03-03
Owner Delta SubSea, LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott Paul

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include systems, apparatuses, and methods that include a pipeline inspection apparatus containing a carriage, a first member including at least a first and second sensor configured to take a first round of measurements of a pipe, a second member including at least a third and fourth sensor configured to take a first round of measurements of the pipe, and a multiplexer. The first and second members are attached to opposite side members of the carriage. The carriage, first member, and second member are configured to surround a section of the pipe and are movably mountable on the pipe. The multiplexer receives a signal from the at least first, second, third, and fourth sensors and creates a measurement signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
  • G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
  • B63C 11/52 - Tools specially adapted for working underwater, not otherwise provided for
  • G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
  • F16L 101/30 - Inspecting, measuring or testing

25.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING SUBMERGED SURFACES

      
Application Number US2015052692
Publication Number 2016/049645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-28
Publication Date 2016-03-31
Owner DELTA SUBSEA, LLC (USA)
Inventor Dingman, Scott Paul

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include systems, apparatuses, and methods that include a pipeline inspection apparatus containing a carriage, a first member including at least a first and second sensor configured to take a first round of measurements of a pipe, a second member including at least a third and fourth sensor configured to take a first round of measurements of the pipe, and a multiplexer. The first and second members are attached to opposite side members of the carriage. The carriage, first member, and second member are configured to surround a section of the pipe and are movably mountable on the pipe. The multiplexer receives a signal from the at least first, second, third, and fourth sensors and creates a measurement signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents

26.

DELTA SUBSEA

      
Serial Number 86016534
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-07-22
Registration Date 2015-08-11
Owner Delta Subsea, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

[ Underwater vehicles, namely, remote operated vehicles (ROV) ] Construction project management services and consulting in the fields of construction of offshore oil and gas facilities, subsea installations, subsea construction, decommissioning of subsea installations and structures, repair and maintenance of subsea installations and structures, subsea diving, operation of subsea remotely operated vehicles, and subsea mooring; well intervention services, namely, light construction services, assistance in presets for rig anchor patterns, setting of suction piles, manifolds and trees, jumper installations, and data accumulation; monitoring services, namely, monitoring well pressures, valve operations, and subsea stacks used in the well intervention process, monitoring hydraulic pressures in subsea machinery, and monitoring subsea infrastructures and pipelines to ensure proper functioning Rental and leasing of Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) and dive support and supply vessels Engineering services; design for others in the field of custom tooling solutions and structural design, namely, custom designing of topside and subsea structural additions to existing structural infrastructure; underwater structural inspection services; scientific consulting services relating to hazardous materials management

27.

DELTA SUBSEA

      
Serial Number 86013298
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-07-17
Registration Date 2015-08-11
Owner Delta Subsea, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Underwater vehicles, namely, remote operated vehicles (ROV) Construction project management services and consulting in the fields of construction of offshore oil and gas facilities, subsea installations, subsea construction, decommissioning of subsea installations and structures, repair and maintenance of subsea installations and structures, subsea diving, operation of subsea remotely operated vehicles, and subsea mooring; well intervention services, namely, light construction services, assistance in presets for rig anchor patterns, setting of suction piles, manifolds and trees, jumper installations, and data accumulation; monitoring services, namely, monitoring well pressures, valve operations, and subsea stacks used in the well intervention process, monitoring hydraulic pressures in subsea machinery, and monitoring subsea infrastructures and pipelines to ensure proper functioning Rental and leasing of remote operated vehicles (ROV) and dive support and supply vessels Engineering services; design for others in the field of custom tooling solutions and structural design, namely, custom designing of topside and subsea structural additions to existing structural infrastructure; underwater structural inspection services; scientific consulting services relating to hazardous materials management