FRANK HENRY SAYLE
Pilots at Sundown Dr, Sealy, TX
License number
Texas A3953098
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3885 Sundown Dr, Sealy, TX 77474
Professional information
Active Rigging Device
US Patent:
7677623, Mar 16, 2010
Filed:
May 9, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/434770
Inventors:
William R. Bath - Cypress TX, US
Frank Sayle - Sealy TX, US
Frank Sayle - Sealy TX, US
Assignee:
Sonsub Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
B66C 1/10
US Classification:
294 815, 294 811
Abstract:
An active rigging system, using multiple lines to support a load, places a constant tension on at least one of the lines. The constant tension allows a resistance to slack in the line, which in turn allows the line to maintain support of the lines' respective share of the load. This configuration allows a reduction of stress in the load and an enablement of support of loads having an unequal weight distribution. Additionally, the invention includes a method for relieving stress from a load, supported by multiple lines generally susceptible to slack. The method includes placing a constant tension on at least one of the lines to allow that line to resist slack. The resistance to slack involves utilizing a tension force and an adjustment of the line via a pulley.
Method And Apparatus For Installing A Sensor Array
US Patent:
7210556, May 1, 2007
Filed:
May 11, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/842815
Inventors:
William R. Bath - Cypress TX, US
Frank Sayle - Sealy TX, US
Frank Sayle - Sealy TX, US
Assignee:
Saipem America Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 1/09, B63C 11/52
US Classification:
181112, 181104, 181118, 405190, 405191, 367133, 367153
Abstract:
An apparatus and method is provided for transporting, installing, retrieving, and replacing a sensor array of individual sensor pods at a geographically remote location, such as on the sea floor. The apparatus consists of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a carousel attached to the ROV, a pod ejector mechanism attached to the carousel, and a manipulator with a manipulator end effector attached to the ROV. The carousel contains a plurality of sensor pod holders, where each sensor pod holder is capable of holding a sensor pod. The pod ejector mechanism is capable of discharging a fresh sensor pod, while the manipulator end effector is capable of lifting a depleted sensor pod and placing the depleted sensor pod in an empty sensor pod holder in the carousel.