Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1983-1984
Title: Innovations by Stuart M Skinner, Jr.
Introduction
Stuart M Skinner, Jr. is an accomplished inventor based in Marion, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering with his innovative designs and solutions. With a total of 2 patents, Skinner has demonstrated his expertise and creativity in developing technologies that address real-world challenges.
Latest Patents
One of his notable inventions is the Pneumatic Packer. This pneumatically inflated packer assembly features spaced upper and lower inflatable sleeves that expand radially to anchor the assembly at a desired depth within a well screen. A porous, elastic bag covers these sleeves, allowing the expanded sleeves to stretch and tension the bag. This design enables the intermediate portion of the bag to expand into a cylindrical form, closely adjacent to the interior surface of the well screen. Consequently, a supply of porous material, such as sand, housed in an open space above the lower sleeve and below the upper sleeve, can flow radially outward to fill the cross-section of the well screen. This innovation constrains groundwater flow into the well to flow horizontally through the sand, allowing for measurement of its direction and flow rate by a probe penetrating into the sand. Additionally, the sand may be housed in an elastic, porous bag, and a diaphragm can be employed to displace sand upwardly into the open space during sleeve inflation.
Another significant patent is the Groundwater Flow Meter. This invention determines the flow characteristics of a fluid through a permeable solid medium by introducing a predetermined quantity of thermal energy at a localized point within the medium. By mapping temperatures around this point, the direction and rate of fluid flow through the medium can be accurately determined.
Career Highlights
Stuart M Skinner, Jr. is associated with K-V Associates, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has had a profound impact on the engineering and environmental sectors, particularly in groundwater management and measurement.
Collaborations
Skinner has collaborated with various professionals in his field, including his coworker William B Kerfoot. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions.
Conclusion
Stuart M Skinner, Jr. is a remarkable inventor whose contributions to engineering and environmental technology are noteworthy. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and problem-solving in the field.