Robert Paul Luke

US Patent:

7320329, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Sep 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/942668

Inventors:

Stephen A. Luke - Youngsville LA, US
Robert P. Luke - Youngsville LA, US
Ben T. Deslatte - Youngsville LA, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

B08B 3/02

US Classification:

134 221, 134 2218, 134113, 134167 R, 134175, 134177

Abstract:

Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted on the arm assembly, preferably at the nozzle, to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area. A control panel is preferably remotely located where an operator can fully control the device with the assistance of the video camera, including fluid flow, position of the arm assembly, and direction of fluid flow from the nozzle.

US Patent:

8098169, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

May 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/435016

Inventors:

Robert P. Luke - Youngsville LA, US

International Classification:

G08B 19/00
G08C 19/16
G08C 15/06
G08C 19/20

US Classification:

34087009, 34087001, 34087003

Abstract:

Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.

US Patent:

7261109, Aug 28, 2007

Filed:

Jul 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/180874

Inventors:

Stephen A. Luke - Youngsville LA, US
Robert P. Luke - Youngsville LA, US
Ben T. Deslatte - Youngsville LA, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

B08B 3/02

US Classification:

134 221, 134 2218, 134113, 134167 R, 134175, 134177

Abstract:

Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted so as to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area. A control panel is preferably remotely located where an operator can fully control the device with the assistance of the video camera, including fluid flow, position of the arm assembly, and direction of fluid flow from the nozzle.

US Patent:

20130147634, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/314407

Inventors:

Robert P. Luke - Youngsville LA, US

International Classification:

G08C 15/06
B65D 90/12
B65D 85/86
B65D 90/22
H04N 5/30
B65D 88/00

US Classification:

34087002, 348162, 220 15, 206216

Abstract:

Embodiments provide methods for monitoring a plurality of worksites at a facility, the methods including transporting a central monitoring station package to the facility, seating a transport container, stationing worksite monitoring equipment packages at the worksites, connecting communication links from the worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, transmitting remote transmissions from worksite monitoring equipment packages to central monitoring station equipment, displaying worksite monitoring information for a monitoring technician, and responding when remote monitoring information received from a worksite meets a response threshold criteria.

US Patent:

60217871, Feb 8, 2000

Filed:

Mar 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/037672

Inventors:

Robert P. Luke - Lafayette LA

Assignee:

Production Management Industries, Inc. - Harvey LA

International Classification:

B08B 900

US Classification:

134 221

Abstract:

An improved system for removing solids such as sand from hydrocarbon liquid and water separation vessels. A nozzle discharges a fluid stream for displacing the solids within the vessel interior through a valve or exit port. The nozzle can be manipulated to selectively control the fluid stream discharge placement. A controller positions the nozzle below the vessel to clear a port and valve above the nozzle. The controller can also position the nozzle within the vessel interior and can control the placement of the nozzle liquid discharge stream. This directional control efficiently directs the solids toward a discharge port and reduces inadvertent movement of the solids into oil buckets and other defined spaces within the vessel.