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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8165848 | Method of inspecting equipment A method of inspecting equipment to ensure quality control that employs a computer program to assist in the inspection. The program contains an inspection protocol adapted to specific equipment. The inspector follows the protocol to inspect component parts of the eq... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162062 | Offshore well intervention lift frame and method An improved motion compensator device that includes a compensated framework for various types of well intervention operations where a stable work area is required that is stationary to the sea bed and equipment in the annulus. The device is intended for use on offsh... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8151891 | Formation saver sub and method A formation saver sub or pump out sub incorporating an anti-surge feature. The sub includes a body, a mandrel, a piston (or an annulus fluid pressure chamber and a tubular pressure chamber), a sleeve, a spring, a releasable seat, and a plug. The plug and seat are re... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8141648 | Multiple-positioning mechanical shifting system and method A multiple-positioning mechanical shifting system including for used in hydrocarbon wells. The system includes a shifting tool capable of selectively positioning a mechanical sliding sleeve valve in multiple operational positions that varying the flow rate and/or vo... | 03/27/2012 |
| D656405 | Milk bottle | 03/27/2012 |
| 8118103 | Downhole draw-down pump and method An apparatus and method for drawing down a fluid level in a well bore. The apparatus and method includes a first tubular disposed within the well bore forming a well bore annulus therein, an annular nozzle connected to an end of the first tubular, and a second tubul... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113282 | Apparatus and method for depositing a slurry in a well A wireline apparatus for depositing slurry in a well. The apparatus includes a container for holding slurry to be deposited in the well. The container is operatively associated with and disassociated from a packer. The apparatus also includes a displacement valve ac... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8100257 | Sub basket A sub basket having a bottom portion and four sides defining an interior, and an open top section, and a series of pins positioned on the floor portion of the sub basket and extending into the interior of the sub basket where the pins are sized to allow a sub to sli... | 01/24/2012 |
| D652411 | Satellite antenna mounting plate | 01/17/2012 |
| 8069920 | Lateral well locator and reentry apparatus and method A down-hole assembly used to locate an existing window in a main cased well bore and guide equipment through the window and into a lateral well bore after removal of a whip stock. The assembly includes a running tool with a convex section detachably connected to a c... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8042531 | Portable batting device and method A portable batting device that includes a housing, a pneumatically operated ball launching assembly partially disposed within the housing, and a funnel-shaped ball capturing assembly positioned on the top side of the housing. The launching assembly launching a first... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033220 | Method for imprinting vials A method of printing onto closed vial units. The vial units are formed in a series and the vial units have a drug therein. The method involves providing the series of vial units onto a conveyor belt; positioning the vial units adjacent cleats on the conveyor belt; e... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029668 | Fluid treatment device and method An apparatus and method for treating raw water. The apparatus comprises a vessel having an inlet for the raw water and an outlet for the skimmed water, and wherein the vessel contains the raw water, and a rotor mechanism for creating a plurality of gas bubbles withi... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8012506 | Tannate compositions, methods of making and methods of use Tannate compositions containing active pharmaceutical ingredients to be used for treating nausea, vomiting, pain, convulsions, and insomnia and manufacturing processes for preparing the tannate compositions. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011124 | Bracelet identification system and method A bracelet identification system including a band or bracelet with a locking mechanism that is adjustable, a pocket receptacle for placement of an identification card, and an identification card including an identification number specific to a wearer of the system, ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7958880 | Portable batting device and method A portable batting device that includes a housing, a pneumatically operated ball launching assembly partially disposed within the housing, and a funnel-shaped ball capturing assembly positioned on the top side of the housing. The launching assembly launching a first... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7921922 | Formation saver sub and method A formation saver sub or pump out sub incorporating an anti-surge feature. The sub includes a body, a mandrel, a piston (or an annulus fluid pressure chamber and a tubular pressure chamber), a sleeve, a spring, a releasable seat, and a plug. The plug and seat are re... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7886849 | System for drilling under-balanced wells A system and method for drilling a well bore with an under-balanced hydrostatic pressure. The system used in the method includes a tubular member containing a first port, a compression member disposed about the outer portion of the tubular member and having an inter... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7882638 | Process for manufacturing a bearing A process for manufacturing a bearing. The bearing may be used in a tool disposed within a bore hole. The process comprises providing a tubular sleeve and applying a hard facing material on the outer diameter of the tubular sleeve so that the hard facing material is... | 02/08/2011 |
| D629670 | Swivel locking device for a rotary nozzle of pressure washer wand | 12/28/2010 |
| 7836958 | Disconnect apparatus and method A disconnect apparatus and method for use in a well bore. The apparatus includes a top sub having a collet, and an external seal surface. The apparatus further includes a bottom sub having a bore. The external seal surface and the bore cooperate. The apparatus furth... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7798469 | Apparatus and method for lifting and aligning toilets An apparatus and method for lifting, moving, aligning and lowering a toilet. The apparatus comprises a base frame having three sides, and a lift frame pivotally attached at a first end to the base frame. The apparatus further comprises a jack device, operatively att... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7797867 | Apparatus and method for retaining and selectively tensioning a sheet material display to a billboard An apparatus for retaining and selectively tensioning a sheet material display on a billboard which includes a base plate, a handle connected to the base plate, a draw bar operationally associated with the handle, a spring detachably connected to the draw bar, and a... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7789155 | Coiled tubing well intervention system and method An apparatus having a modular support frame with a top deck. The top deck has a passage therein. A tower is mounted on the top deck. A moveable plate and a track are positioned within the passage. The movable plate is slidingly attached to the track. A support rotar... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7789100 | Connection apparatus and method A connection apparatus. The apparatus comprises a wing mandrel having a first check valve disposed within an inner bore of the wing mandrel, a thread mandrel abutting the wing mandrel, with the thread mandrel having outer threads and a second check valve disposed wi... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7743836 | Apparatus for controlling slip deployment in a downhole device and method of use An apparatus for use in a well. The apparatus comprises a mandrel containing a radial shoulder, a sub member concentrically disposed about the mandrel, and an upper slip, concentrically disposed about the mandrel, for engaging the well. The apparatus further compris... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7736274 | Pole vaulting device and method A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the ma... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716635 | Method for the generation of graphic user interfaces for computer programs Method for the generation of Graphical User Interfaces for computer programs which are completely generated on the basis of rules stored in a data base. The method comprises defining a set of lists representing the display elements and the contents thereof, and defi... | 05/11/2010 |
| D614403 | Beverage crate | 04/27/2010 |
| 7686609 | Apparatus for molding proppants and method An apparatus for molding a proppant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first member comprising a manifold for channeling a plastic fluid to a cavity block, with the cavity block containing a plurality of semi-spherical cavities. The apparatus further includes a... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7653489 | Method of measuring gas flow A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing an differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydroca... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7650946 | Disconnect apparatus and method A disconnect apparatus and method for use in a well bore. The apparatus comprises a top sub having a collet, and wherein the top sub has an external seal surface. The apparatus further comprises a bottom sub having a bore, and wherein the external seal surface and t... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648183 | Latching apparatus and method A latching apparatus for lifting and lowering loads. The apparatus comprises a prong and a receiving receptacle configured to receive the prong. The receiving receptacle comprises a body having a central passage, a plurality of jaws arranged about the central passag... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7647867 | Apparatus and method for imprinting vials An apparatus for printing onto closed vial units. The vial units are formed in a series and the vial units have a drug therein. The apparatus comprises a conveyor belt for moving the vial units, with the conveyor belt having spaced cleats. A first side of the vial u... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7623975 | Method of measuring gas flow A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing a differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydrocar... | 11/24/2009 |
| D604192 | Identification bracelet | 11/17/2009 |
| 7604063 | Flow valve and method An apparatus for controlling the flow of a medium. The apparatus comprises a base having a plurality of arms extending from the base. The base and arms define a cage. A valve member is positioned within the cage. The apparatus further includes a biasing housing disp... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7601048 | Apparatus for enhancing cleavage and method A device and method used with a woman's garment, including a brassiere. The device comprises a ring member having a first segment and a second segment, a front side and a back side, and wherein the ring member has a mid-way point between the first and second segment... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7549486 | Screen apparatus and method A screen apparatus for use in a well bore. The apparatus comprises a latch; a first tubular disposed within the latch, the first tubular having an internal retrieving profile; a screen extending from the first tubular, and wherein the screen contains a first portion... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7514011 | System for separating solids from a fluid stream A system for separating solids from a fluid stream. The system includes a first separator device mounted to a container. The container includes a settling compartment and baffle plate module, with the initial settling compartment receiving the fluid from the first s... | 04/07/2009 |
