Ralph E Clements

US Patent:

46165908, Oct 14, 1986

Filed:

May 7, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/607760

Inventors:

Rocco D. Albertini - Concordville PA
Ralph E. Clements - Katy TX
Thomas V. Grzeczkowski - Ridley Park PA

Assignee:

Baldt Incorporated - Chester PA

International Classification:

F16G 1504

US Classification:

114230

Abstract:

A semi-submersible drilling rig or the like having a plurality of chain lockers, a plurality of anchor windlass assemblies and a plurality of fairlead assemblies, a plurality of lengths of chain each having a multiplicity of interconnected links configured to move from a chain locker in cooperative relation through an associated anchor windlass assembly and an associated fairlead assembly, an anchor for each length of chain, and a connector connecting each anchor to the end of the associated length of chain outboard of the associated fairlead assembly so as to engage with the water bottom. The invention further comprises providing in each length of chain at least one link normally disposed within the chain locker inboard of the associated anchor windlass and fairlead assemblies, each of which includes a plurality of removably interconnected parts operable when interconnected to interengage with the adjacent links of the associated length of chain. Each one link has removable fasteners normally retaining its parts in interconnected relation in interengagement with the adjacent links and is adapted to receive within its confines an acoustical receiver and bolt assembly. Each assembly retains the link parts together and is operable in response to a predetermined transmitted acoustical signal after the associated one link has been moved to an operative position outboard of the associated fairlead assembly, to detonate thereby separating the link parts.

US Patent:

20170228759, Aug 10, 2017

Filed:

Aug 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/833925

Inventors:

Donald A. Haese - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Ralph E. Clements - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G07F 19/00
G07F 17/28
G07F 17/16

Abstract:

A self-service automated coupon kiosk system may be located at entrances to malls or other commercial establishments. It may be used at the entrance to specific retailers in the mall to draw attention to offers of the specific retailer. The system is ideally designed to be employed in high traffic areas or zones. The kiosk is designed to continuously deliver fresh, rotating coupons, special offers and video and messages to attract shoppers as the enter the mall, such coupons being specifically directed to retailers in the mall. In addition, the system may also be used as an ATM location. The unit can also serve as a marketing channel for the mall itself or for specific retailers. A high capacity plastic gift card printer may also be incorporated into the unit. Any combination from one to all of these features may be used depending upon the application.