Thomas John Burns

US Patent:

20100329796, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

May 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/777941

Inventors:

Thomas A. Burns - Houston TX, US
Michael J. Blythe - Salisbury Cove ME, US
Alberto C. Morandi - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

AMERICAN GLOBAL MARITIME, INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E02D 5/60

US Classification:

405211

Abstract:

A diversion assembly to protect a leg of an maritime structure from floating debris includes at least one upper inclined surface and at least one flotation element to buoy the diversion assembly around the leg of the maritime structure, wherein the at least one inclined surface is configured to divert floating debris away from the leg of the maritime structure. A method to protect an offshore platform from damage due to floating debris includes attaching a diversion assembly about the periphery of at least one leg of the offshore platform and diverting the floating debris away from the at least one leg of the offshore platform with at least one inclined surface.

US Patent:

54571464, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Oct 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/139372

Inventors:

Samuel A. Ogoe - Missouri City TX
Thomas D. Burns - Midland MI

Assignee:

The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI

International Classification:

C08F 800
C08G 6348

US Classification:

524409

Abstract:

A blend of polyurethane and chlorinated polyethylene which has a desirable balance of impact, ignition and heat resistance properties.

US Patent:

59338709, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Feb 2, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/595669

Inventors:

Raymond C. Egan - Princeton NJ
Thomas C. Burns - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

A42B 124

US Classification:

220913

Abstract:

A sheathing device is disclosed for covering and securing the entire length of the adjustable straps of a traditional cap. In this disclosure, a traditional cap has a front, back, top, bottom, at least one strap, and an engagement mechanism for releasibly engaging the strap at alternate points to adjust the size of the cap. The back has an opening at the bottom such that the bottom is parted to define two sides. The strap is attached to one side of the cap proximate to the opening. In one embodiment, the article comprises a sheathing. The sheathing has an inside region of adequate size to envelop the strap. Additionally, the sheathing's length is adjustable, allowing a user to customize its length such that it spans from one side to the other side to substantially conceal the strap when the opening is adjusted for the user's head. For example, the sheathing may comprises severable material allowing the user to cut the sheathing to the customized length. In this particular embodiment, it may be preferable for the sheathing to have an initial length sufficient to span the opening from one side to substantially the other side for the maximum cap size.