Kenneth Troy LANDRY - Sugar Land TX, US Rui WANG - Katy TX, US Terrance Michael SMITH - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
G06Q 10/00
US Classification:
705 28, 705302, 705305
Abstract:
A method and system are disclosed for assisting a contractor to efficiently service an equipment. The method and system enable contractors, such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors, dealers, and technicians, to improve efficiency in providing services to their customers. The method and system formalize the repair planning execution tasks, and provide data in useful formats immediately available at a work site to contractors, thus reducing avoidable errors and improving efficiency in repairing or replacing equipment.
Tank Cleaning System Using Remotely Controlled Robotic Vehicle
Kenneth C. Landry - League City TX Paul Borg - League City TX
International Classification:
B08B 908
US Classification:
15302
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for cleaning storage containers used in petrochemical or oil refineries. A remotely controllable dual tracked robotic vehicle is placed in a container to be cleaned. A cleaning fluid diluent material is directed against waste material in the container causing a portion of it to form a slurry which is vacuumed out by a nozzle and hose carried by the vehicle. A separator system exterior to the tank processes the removed slurry.
Tank Cleaning System Using Collapsible Robotic Tank Entry Vehicle
Kenneth Charles Landry - League City TX Kermit Ray Arnold - League City TX
Assignee:
Landry Service Co. - Bacliff TX
International Classification:
B08B 302 B08B 9093
US Classification:
134167R
Abstract:
A system for cleaning large storage tanks having a relatively small access opening is disclosed. An insertion chamber housing a dual tracked collapsible robotically operated vehicle is attached to a side entry port of the tank. The dual tracked vehicle is hydraulically powered up and enters the tank, whereupon it expands into its open operating condition. The dual tracked vehicle carries an articulatable nozzle for spraying cleaning fluid in all directions in two planes mutually perpendicular to each other inside the tank. It also carries a closed circuit television camera (CCTV) which is used by a remote operator to monitor its position and to control its movements.
Tank Cleaning System Using Collapsible Robotic Tank Entry Vehicle
Kenneth Charles Landry - League City TX Kermit Ray Arnold - League City TX
Assignee:
Landry Service Co. Inc. - Bacliff TX
International Classification:
B08B 302 B08B 9093
US Classification:
134167R
Abstract:
A system for cleaning storage tanks is disclosed having a remotely controlled collapsibile tracked robotic tank entry vehicle, a closed circuit television system for observation including controllable light sources and an articulatible nozzle, also remotely controllable. The nozzle is capable of rotation fully 360 degrees in each of two planes perpendicular to each other under hydraulic control fully independent of its source of cleaning fluid for delivery to the tank.