John A Montague

US Patent:

6427577, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

May 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/309084

Inventors:

James J. Lee - Houston TX
Steven M. Byle - Houston TX
John C. Montague - Houston TX

Assignee:

Novellant Technologies, LLC - Houston TX

International Classification:

F01B 1900

US Classification:

92 52, 92 93

Abstract:

A load bearing apparatus includes a first container having enclosed ends and at least one expansion segment. The expansion segment includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder of diameter smaller than the first cylinder disposed along a longitudinal axis of the first cylinder. An elastomer seal is connected between the first and second cylinders to form a fluid tight seal between the cylinders. The elastomer seal further permits translation of the first cylinder with respect to the second cylinder in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the first cylinder.

US Patent:

6679331, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

May 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/850599

Inventors:

Alan R. Cordy - Houston TX
James V. Maher - Houston TX
Richard L. Davies - Houston TX
W. Wade Mallard - Houston TX
John Montague - Houston TX

Assignee:

CSO Aker Maritime, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 2912

US Classification:

166367, 166350, 166359, 114264, 4052244

Abstract:

A guide for a buoyancy can on a floating offshore platform. The platform includes at least one support structure adjacent the buoyancy can. The guide comprises at least one compression pad supported by the support structure and adjacent the exterior surface of the buoyancy can. Lateral movement of the buoyancy can toward the support structure compresses the compression pad so as to absorb the force generated by the buoyancy can movement, and so as to protect the buoyancy can and components of the floating offshore platform from damage.

US Patent:

7096958, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Jan 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/760807

Inventors:

Metin Karayaka - Houston TX, US
John Montague - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Technip France - Courbevoir

International Classification:

E21B 17/01

US Classification:

166367, 166350, 166359, 114264, 4052244

Abstract:

A floating offshore platform, of the type having a buoyancy can disposed within a support structure, includes a can guide assembly that has at least two compliant compression pads that are configured and arranged to provide a non-linear load-versus-deflection characteristic in response to impact loads generated by the impact of the can against the guide assembly. At least one of the compression pads is substantially stiffer (less compliant) than the other pad. The pads are arranged so that the relatively soft pad absorbs the impact load before the relatively stiff pad is engaged. In one embodiment, first, second, and third compression pads are arranged vertically, the upper and lower pads being softer (more compliant) than the middle pad. In another embodiment, a first, relatively soft, compression pad coaxially surrounds a second, relatively stiff compression pad.

US Patent:

20060199433, Sep 7, 2006

Filed:

Sep 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/232447

Inventors:

David Riggs - Coppell TX, US
Edward Arlt - Denver CO, US
John Montague - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/648

US Classification:

439607000

Abstract:

An improved rotating latch connector system is disclosed wherein a connector assembly of the connector system includes on or more improvements such as connector lugs having a narrow width chamfered edges, or an asymmetric apex. Improvements to the receptacle assembly may include a modified two-stage entry cone, placement of one or more anti-rotation barriers within the receptacle assembly and modifications to the receptacle lugs similar to those described for the connector lugs.

US Patent:

45481512, Oct 22, 1985

Filed:

Jun 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/390861

Inventors:

James H. Files - Houston TX
John M. Montague - Houston TX

Assignee:

La Salle Marine, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B63B 5902

US Classification:

114219

Abstract:

A replaceable marine fender mechanism according to the present invention is adapted for connection to marine structures such as the cylindrical legs of offshore platforms to prevent vessels and other objects from impacting against the platform legs and causing damage. The fender mechanism is supported by upper and lower energy cells with the lower energy cell having a stabbing and positioning receptacle that is adapted to receive a stabbing and positioning portion defined at the lower extremity of an elongated fender post. The upper extremity of the bumper post is releasably supported by a bolted connected structure that is presented at the free extremity of an upper energy cell that is also securable to the leg structure of the offshore platform. A cylindrical fender element is receivable about the fender post and is supported by a connector element to the upper energy absorbing structure. The lower portion of the fender post is provided with internal positioning element that establishes a close fitting relation with the inner peripheral surfaces of the resilient fender and thereby precludes transverse movement of the fender relative to the fender post.

US Patent:

48368911, Jun 6, 1989

Filed:

May 19, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/864508

Inventors:

James H. Files - Houston TX
Donald M. Harrel - Houston TX
John M. Montague - Houston TX
Thomas L. Stansbury Sr. - Houston TX
Carlton T. Sikes - Houston TX

Assignee:

Evaporation, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B01D 106

US Classification:

159 281

Abstract:

A method for concentrating salt water. Salt water is separated from oil-water mixture which has been produced from a well. Salt water is introduced into a recirculating weir and mixed with more concentrated brine. Brine is recirculated through a thermal syphon apparatus. Recirculation includes passing brine, including some salt water, from weir into boiler vessel. Brine is heated within boiler vessel to a boiling temperature whereby brine, while boiling, generates steam which passes up out of weir. All of foregoing steps are performed at atmospheric pressure. The density of brine is sensed at a location in the lower vicinity of weir. Concentrated brine is released from lower vicinity when density at sensed temperature is at a level corresponding to a brine concentration near the precipitation of salt from solution. Salt water and brine is passed through a magnetic water treating unit. The concentrated brine, as released, is passed into a holding vessel.

US Patent:

20140265310, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/828769

Inventors:

- Bethesda MD, US
John M. MONTAGUE - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

F16L 51/02

US Classification:

285226

Abstract:

A flexible connection is described for use between a vertical, large diameter cold water conveying pipe and a floating platform that supports the cold water conveying pipe or another pipe to permit the pipe and the platform to rotate in roll and pitch directions relative to one another without imposing excessive bending moments or strain on the cold water pipe. The flexible connection also contains internal and external pressure across the connection. The flexible connection includes an articulation mechanism that interconnects the vertical cold water conveying pipe and the platform or a pipe on the platform, and a flexible, fluid impermeable bellows.

Author:

John Tait Montague

ISBN #:

0135200989

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0025856308

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0196475821

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0571083935

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0442012632

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0442025106

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0442266537

Author:

John Montague

ISBN #:

0471285137