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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177075 | Method for storing sandals and other loose items A method for storing and displaying footwear including, without limitation, flip-flops and thong-type sandals, as well as other loose items, is provided. An elongate central body, such as a length of ribbon or other similar structure, having a number of upwardly fac... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171963 | Apparatus for extracting, measuring and transferring fluids An extraction device for extracting fluid from a container that permits precise measurement and transfer of such fluid. A cap having a valve assembly is attached to a container holding fluid. The extraction device can be connected to the cap thereby opening the valv... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8157004 | Pipe handling apparatus An arbor arranged for attachment to overhead support, such as a top drive or main rig hoist, is arranged to resiliently support a main body. The main body is arranged to support a wedge-lock type pipe gripper assembly on a second arbor that is resiliently supported ... | 04/17/2012 |
| D656167 | Mill | 03/20/2012 |
| 8127646 | Method and apparatus for preparing bone grafts, including grafts for cervical interbody fusion A base having a substantially planar surface, a plurality of upright fingers, and a blade guide that can be adjustably positioned along the planar surface. The blade guide can be biased toward the upright fingers to secure a section of donor bone between the blade g... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123046 | Method and apparatus for separating and removing fluids from drill cuttings A method and apparatus is provided for removing fluids, particularly entrained and/or adherent fluids, from drill cuttings created during the well drilling process. An apron assembly collects drill cuttings and deposits such cuttings on a central rotor having multip... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118091 | End protector system for tubular goods An end protector system for tubular goods including, but not necessarily limited to, drilling riser pipe. The end protector system utilizes lightweight substantially rigid, UV-stabilized molded plastic members that can quickly and easily cover box and pin end connec... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8100847 | Protective skin cover A protective skin covering has at least three distinct layers that can be worn on multiple parts of the human body. An inner layer substantially surrounds an area over which a protective skin covering is to be worn, and is constructed of soft, non-abrasive fabric. A... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8091930 | Tubular connection floating shoulder ring A floating shoulder ring is arranged to occupy the J-space between pin ends of coupled pipe sections. The length of the ring is arranged to allow the pipe connection to approach the specified torque for shoulderless connections before the ring begins to function as ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8069873 | Method and apparatus for removing liquids from risers A bypass assembly is provided for preventing unwanted liquids from collecting within fuel gas risers, exiting such risers and contaminating fuel gas systems. A conduit extends from a riser vessel to a natural gas flow line. An insert extends from the bypass line int... | 12/06/2011 |
| D649987 | Carbide chip | 12/06/2011 |
| 7921918 | Support apparatus for a well bore tool A rigless support for a downhole operation, such as cutting of an underwater casing in preparation for plug-and-abandonment. The unit has a movable base that can be positioned on a floating structure, such as a barge or a marine vessel and delivered to the site. A p... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7896071 | Method for continous downhole fluid release and well evaluation A method and apparatus, capable of being conveyed on wireline, for continuous downhole injection of foaming agent(s) and/or beneficial chemical(s), comprising a reservoir and means for dispensing foaming agent(s) and/or beneficial chemical(s) from the reservoir of s... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7861472 | Mounting apparatus for protective covers An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7802503 | Method and apparatus for preparing bone grafts, including grafts for lumbar/thoracic interbody fusion A base having a substantially planar surface, an upright support member and a blade guide having a serrated surface that can be adjustably positioned along the planar surface. The blade guide is biased toward an opposing serrated plate member to securely hold a sect... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7607480 | Method for repair of damaged wells A method for repairing damaged wells, especially in marine environments utilizing an alignment apparatus having a substantially cylindrical body member, a lower spear extension and a plurality of blades extending radially outward from the body member and spear exten... | 10/27/2009 |
| D601774 | Integrated coupling for lifting with aperture | 10/06/2009 |
| 7581478 | Apparatus for blast suppression An apparatus for blast suppression involves forming a foam barrier in proximity to a bomb or other suspicious device. The foam is maintained in position by a containment structure which is inflated and kept in an inflated state by the foam used to form such barrier.... | 09/01/2009 |
| D598624 | Integrated coupling for lifting | 08/18/2009 |
| 7544138 | Training method for catching sports balls An apparatus, that places an object ball in the palm of both hands of an athlete, for training the athlete to catch a thrown sports ball with fingertips and thumb tips rather than palms. The size of the object ball can be increased as the athlete's skill level impro... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7527100 | Method and apparatus for cutting and removal of pipe from wells A method and apparatus for down hole cutting of pipe, such as casing and other tubular goods, and plugging and abandonment of wells, without the need for a drilling or work over rig. An adjustable stand is provided for supporting and stabilizing a power swivel, and ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7501601 | Automated laser engraver The invention pertains to a large format, plotter-style automated laser engraver which can be used to engrave various materials. A cabinet body supports a substantially flat work surface which can be raised or lowered as desired. A gantry assembly is mounted in clos... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7472756 | Valve apparatus with seal assembly A valve apparatus. The valve apparatus is disposed within a well so that an annulus is formed between an outer portion of the valve and an inner portion of the well. In one preferred embodiment, the valve apparatus comprises an outer mandrel containing an annulus po... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7469754 | Apparatus for slant drilling A rig for drilling wells or holes at virtually any angle, from nearly horizontal to vertical, has a trailer mounted derrick which can be tilted to a desired angle, a top drive unit slidably mounted within such derrick and a hydraulic jacking apparatus. An automated ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7434623 | Percussion tool and method A percussion apparatus and method of using the percussion apparatus. The apparatus may be used for delivering an impact to a tubular string. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical member having an internal bore containing an anvil and a first guide profile. The appar... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434848 | Threaded tubular connection having interlocking tubular end structures A tubular connection having a first joint having outer threads and an inner bore, and a second joint having outer threads and an inner bore. The tubular connection further includes an outer nut having inner threads that cooperate with the outer threads of the first ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429222 | Parallel putting device and method A device for putting a golf ball. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base having an elongated side defining a base line, a first and second shoulder attached to the base, and a guide member pivotly attached to the first and second shoulders. The guide member ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7413023 | Wellhead seal unit A wellhead seal unit for sealing a subsea oil and/or gas well at the wellhead. The unit comprises a sleeve, sealingly engaged to the workstring and to which, blow out preventer rams can engage. The unit allows the workstring to be rotated and reciprocated within the... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7411517 | Apparatus and method for providing communication between a probe and a sensor A wireless data communication system for a down hole environment. The system includes a housing containing a sensor, positioned within a tubular, for collecting information and processing the information, a modulator for modulating the information from the sensor in... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408837 | Measurement while drilling tool and method An apparatus for telemetering a downhole parameter from a well. The apparatus comprises a housing having a bore. The apparatus further comprises an annular main valve with an enlarged end positioned within the bore, with the main valve having a center of axis. A res... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398833 | Heavy load carry slips and method A tubular handling device. The device includes a plurality of slips, and wherein the slips have an arcuate inner face that has a longitudinally disposed slot and a ledge therein. The device further comprises an insert having a shoulder that is configured to fit with... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395881 | Roller subs A roller sub system for reducing friction between a tool string and a wall in a well bore for use in the oil and gas industry. The apparatus has a roller body and wheel sub system, which is configured to have removably mounted wheels of variable diameters. A plurali... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7392850 | Side entry apparatus and method An apparatus for lowering wireline into a well. The apparatus comprises a sleeve having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a first plurality of wedges and the second end contains a second plurality of wedges. The apparatus further includes an upp... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389725 | Apparatus and method for imprinting a vial An apparatus and method for printing onto vials. The vials may be connected in a series, the vials having an open end and a closed end. The apparatus comprises a conveyor for moving the vials, the conveyor having a mandrel for receiving the open end of the vials. Th... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383885 | Floatation module and method An apparatus for reducing the load applied to a rig. The rig is positioned over a well, with the well having a tubular string disposed therein. A landing string is connected to the tubular string such as casing, production and/or testing assemblies. The apparatus co... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377956 | Method and system for processing natural gas using a rotary screw compressor Method and system for processing natural gas containing contaminants through the use of one or more rotary screw compressors. A natural gas containing a contaminant (e.g., water or carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen sulfide) and a contaminant removing agent are combined... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377316 | Side entry apparatus and method An apparatus for lowering wireline into a well. The apparatus comprises a sleeve having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a first plurality of wedges and the second end contains a second plurality of wedges. The apparatus further includes an upp... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360589 | Articulating bail assembly and method An apparatus for performing well intervention work on a rig. The apparatus comprises a first spreader that is operatively connected to a derrick, a pair of I-beams that have a distal end and a proximal end, and wherein the distal end of the pair of I-beams are conne... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357183 | Magnetic fishing tool and method An apparatus and method for retrieving metal objects. The apparatus includes a housing with an inner part, with the housing having a first wall. The apparatus further includes a sleeve disposed within the housing, with the sleeve being constructed of a non-magnetic ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347257 | Aparatus for spooled tubing operations A spooled tubing unit is provided which permits simultaneous translation and rotation of continuous tubing to drill or conduct other downhole operations in a borehole in subterranean formations. ... | 03/25/2008 |
