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Vernon J. Anderson, Alexandria, MN US
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20100243407 | Transfer Device Metering Apparatus and Methods - A product metering apparatus ( | 09-30-2010 |
Vernon J. Bouligny, New Iberia, LA US
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20080202291 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Tubular Connections - The apparatus of the present invention is directed to a replacement cage assembly ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090008081 | Running Wellbore Tubulars - A method of running a tubular string into or out of a wellbore includes the steps of moving the tubular string relative to the wellbore and making up or breaking a connection between a tubular joint and the tubular string when the tubular string is being moved relative to the wellbore. | 01-08-2009 |
20090272543 | Tubular Running Devices and Methods - One example of an apparatus for gripping and rotating a tubular includes a mandrel having a longitudinal axis; a first slip disposed on the mandrel; and a second slip disposed on the mandrel axially spaced apart from the first slip, the first slip and second slip operationally connected to move in unison axially; wherein when the first slip and the second slip are moved axially from a first point toward a second point the first and second slips extend radially into gripping contact with the tubular and wherein rotation of the mandrel further urges the second slip radially away from the mandrel. | 11-05-2009 |
20090314496 | Multipurpose Tubular Running Tool - A tubular running tool includes a mandrel assembly having an upper mandrel, a lower mandrel and a mid-mandrel, wherein the upper mandrel, the lower mandrel and the mid-mandrel rotate in unison; the lower mandrel having a tubular gripping portion; a slip disposed with the tubular gripping portion; the mid-mandrel forming a bore between a top end and a bottom end, the top end forming a slip-joint with the upper mandrel; and an actuator mechanism disposed with the mid-mandrel, the actuator mechanism comprising a compensation actuator and a slip actuator; wherein the compensation actuator functionally connects the upper mandrel and the lower mandrel to affect axial movement of the lower mandrel relative to the upper mandrel and the slip actuator moves the slip into gripping engagement with a tubular. | 12-24-2009 |
20120160517 | WELLBORE TUBULAR RUNNING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to one or more aspects of the invention, a method for use with assembling and disassembling a tubular string formed by a first tubular and a second tubular may comprise engaging the first tubular with a first device; engaging the second tubular with a second device; connecting the first tubular to the second tubular by applying torque to the first tubular; determining a true torque applied in connecting the first tubular and the second tubular; ensuring that at least the first device or the second device is engaging the tubular string; disengaging the second device from the tubular string; and lowering the tubular string. The first device may be a top drive and the second device may be a spider. The top drive may comprise a tubular running tool. The top drive may comprise a tubular running tool and an elevator. | 06-28-2012 |
Vernon J. Bouligny, Lafayette, LA US
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20150107850 | ELECTRIC TONG SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An automated, electric tong system and methods usable for making-up and breaking out threaded connections between tubular members, wherein the electric tong system comprises a power tong for applying torque and rotating the upper tubular member, a backup tong for gripping tubulars, and a lift assembly for vertically moving the electric tong system into proper position to grip the upper and lower tubulars. The power and backup tongs and lift assembly of the electric tong system are integrated into a single transportable unit and operated by three separate electrical motors, controlled by a single driver. The backup tong is located below the power tong and comprises a pneumatic cylinder, which operates a backup door, and a linear actuator driven by an electric motor for use in latching the backup tong door in a closed position and applying or releasing a clamping force to a tubular, during make-up or break-out operations. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107857 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SETTING SLIPS ON A TUBULAR MEMBER - Systems, apparatus and methods are usable for automatically engaging and setting slips of an automatic slip setting apparatus about a tubular, when the automatic slip setting apparatus is properly positioned relative to a desired section of the tubular for gripping, lifting and/or holding, and installing and/or removing the tubular, in or out from a wellbore, while preventing slippage and/or dropping of the tubular. The automatic slip setting apparatus is usable with an elevator or spider assembly, each comprising a main body having a central opening extending therethrough, a plurality of slips, and a yoke. An arm assembly, connected to the elevator or spider assembly, moves when contacted by a tubular moving through the central opening, and a latching member, which is connected to the yoke, can be moved by the arm assembly, thereby causing the plurality of slips to move to a closed position for gripping the tubular. | 04-23-2015 |
Vernon J. Bouligny, Jr., Lafayette, LA US
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20110000682 | Method and Apparatus for Making Up and Breaking Out Threaded Tubular Connections - An internally gripping tong to rotate tubular segments comprising a central cam body rotatably disposed within a housing having a plurality of windows. The cam body is surrounded by a plurality of angularly distributed gripping jaws slidably received within the windows. The tong is disposed within a bore of a tubular segment, and rotation of the housing relative to the cam body deploys the gripping jaws radially outwardly within the windows to engage the interior wall of the tubular segment. The tong may be self-energizing in both the make-up and the break-out modes of operation. The tong may be deployed to grip the tubular segment using a device to frictionally couple the housing to the tubular segment that cooperates with the top drive assembly, or by an internal actuator that imparts rotation to the housing relative to the cam body. | 01-06-2011 |
Vernon J. Bouligny, Jr., New Iberia, LA US
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20140048287 | MANIPULATABLE SPIDER COMPONENTS ADAPTED FOR COOPERATION WITH A VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING CONTROL LINE GUIDE - A method and apparatus are provided for installing control lines and pipe into a well. The pipe-holding spider that is normally mounted on the rig floor is adapted for easy disassembly and reassembly when the pipe slips within the spider are not engaged with the outer surface of the pipe string so that upon disassembly, a control line guide becomes vertically movable. The control line guide is adapted for being controllably elevated to a distance above the rig floor, thereby providing personnel access to a portion of the length of the pipe string below the elevated control line guide and above the rig floor for securing control line to the pipe string using a fastener. | 02-20-2014 |
Vernon J. Hentz, Iii, Tigard, OR US
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20100024248 | Article of Footwear with a Removable Heel Member - A sizing system for an article of footwear includes an insert attachable to the upper of the article of footwear. The insert is positioned within a pocket formed between the lining of the upper and the exterior shell of the upper. When attached to the upper, the insert forms a part of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. When the insert is removed, part of the pocket forms a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear or a flap is extended over the pocket to form a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The insert may be secured within the pocket using a mechanical fastener. | 02-04-2010 |
Vernon J. Legvold, Tucson, AZ US
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20080256387 | AUTOMATED ERROR RECOVERY OF A LICENSED INTERNAL CODE UPDATE ON A STORAGE CONTROLLER - A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for the automatic recovery from errors encountered during an automated Licensed Internal Code (LIC) update on a storage controller. The present invention functions with a concurrent or nonconcurrent automated LIC update. The automated recovery from many error conditions is transparent to the attached host system and on-site service personnel, resulting in an improvement in the LIC update process. | 10-16-2008 |
20090119539 | SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR ERROR HANDLING IN A DUAL ADAPTOR SYSTEM WHERE ONE ADAPTOR IS A MASTER - Provided is a method, system, and program for processing Input/Output (I/O) requests to a storage network including at least one storage device and at least two adaptors, wherein each adaptor is capable of communicating I/O requests to the at least one storage device. An error is detected in a system including a first adaptor, wherein the first adaptor is capable of communicating on the network after the error is detected. In response to detecting the error, a master switch timer is started that is less than a system timeout period if the first adaptor is the master. An error recovery procedure in the system including the first adaptor would be initiated after the system timeout period has expired. An operation is initiated to designate another adaptor in the storage network as the master if the first adaptor is the master in response to detecting an expiration of the master switch timer. | 05-07-2009 |
Vernon J. Lowe, Greenback, TN US
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20140327212 | FIRE RETARDANT HIGH TEMPERATURE DRYER SEALS AND RELATED METHODS - Fire retardant dryer seals and related methods are provided herein. A fire retardant dryer seal can include an elongate, flexible base substrate having a first end and a second end. The base substrate can also have a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first end and the second end of the base substrate secured together so that the base substrate forms at least a portion of an annular shape. A heat resistant coating disposed on at least the first surface of the base substrate. | 11-06-2014 |
Vernon J. Reitenbaugh, Sr., Oregon City, OR US
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20090145018 | Percussive rodent trap - A percussive rodent trap has an activation mechanism and a hammer for striking a percussive device when the activation mechanism is activated. A first safety moves the hammer mechanism to a cocked position and prevents it from being released from this cocked position. A second safety can be engaged after the first safety is engaged to prevent the activation mechanism from being activated when the first safety is removed. The second safety is easily removed after the trap is put in place without inadvertently activating the activation mechanism. | 06-11-2009 |