Ruark
Graham Ruark, Houston, TX US
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20090266539 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING TORQUE APPLIED TO A TUBULAR CONNECTION - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a method for controlling the torque applied to a tubular connection. In one embodiment, a method of connecting a first threaded tubular to a second threaded tubular supported by a spider on a drilling rig includes engaging the first threaded tubular with the second threaded tubular; making up the connection by rotating the first tubular using a top drive; and controlling unwinding of the first tubular after the connection is made up. | 10-29-2009 |
20090293640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFLECTION COMPENSATION IN POWER DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION OF TUBULARS - The present invention generally provides methods and apparatus for connecting threaded members while ensuring that a proper connection is made, particularly for premium grade connections. In one embodiment, a method of connecting threaded tubular members for use in a wellbore or a riser system is provided. The method includes the acts of operating a power drive unit, thereby rotating a first threaded tubular member relative to a second threaded tubular member; measuring the rotation of the first threaded tubular member; and compensating the rotation measurement by subtracting a deflection of at least one of: the power drive unit, and one of the tubular members. | 12-03-2009 |
Graham Myles Ruark, Houston, TX US
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20120325017 | SHOULDER YIELDING DETECTION DURING TUBULAR MAKEUP - A method of connecting a first threaded tubular to a second threaded tubular includes: engaging threads of the tubulars; and rotating the first tubular relative to the second tubular, thereby making up the threaded connection. The method further includes, during makeup of the threaded connection: detecting a shoulder position; and after detection of the shoulder position, monitoring for potential yielding of the threaded connection. The method further includes terminating the makeup according to: a first criterion in response to detection of the potential yielding; or a second criterion in response to absence of the potential yielding. | 12-27-2012 |
Marcus Ruark, Austin, TX US
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20150339445 | Management of asset utilization - Methods and systems to improve the utilization of rented and owned equipment by accurately and automatically monitoring equipment utilization rates and making recommendations for desired utilization rates and optimal inventory levels based on statistical analysis of actual utilization rates. By making usage recommendations, embodiments of the present invention allow users of the inventive system to purchase and maintain appropriate quantities of movable assets, proactively manage equipment rental costs, and reduce equipment costs and inventory liability. In a medical environment, these benefits also include improved availability and access to items needed for patient care. | 11-26-2015 |
Mike Ruark, Clarkston, WA US
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20110225935 | Methods of Packaging Folded Clips - The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser. | 09-22-2011 |
William Marcus Ruark, Austin, TX US
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20100138241 | System and Method for Computerized Medical Records Review - A system and method for computerized medical records review are provided. A draft diagnostic report is reviewed by a computerized draft analyzer for report inadequacies, including inadequate information to support reimbursement for diagnostic studies described in the diagnostic report. The review may also encompass other electronic medical records. Any inadequacies identified by the draft analyzer are flagged for correction prior to finalization of the draft diagnostic report. | 06-03-2010 |
William Marcus Ruark, Prosper, TX US
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20080249841 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND PAYING FOR AD LISTINGS FOR ASSOCIATION WITH SEARCH RESULTS OR OTHER CONTENT - A system and method is disclosed for providing targeted advertising for association with retrieved content on media, such as the Internet or World Wide Web, in such a way that it is not susceptible to click fraud. This system and method are directed to a “pay for share” system that provides billing before targeted advertisements are made available for selection for display. | 10-09-2008 |