Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Ronald B. Sherer
  • Method and apparatus for adding a tubular to drill string with diverter
    Patent number: 7726418
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for adding and removing tubulars whilst containing the pressure within a drill string and/or maintaining circulation of drilling fluid down a drill string using a diverter sub which is able to open up to mud flow from a side mud port and close off the flow of mud from above the drill string with or without continuous rotation of the drill string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Coupler Development Limited
    Inventor: Laurence John Ayling
  • Method and equipment for measuring vapour flux from surfaces
    Patent number: 7631538
    Abstract: A method and equipment for measuring vapour flux from a surface (10) e.g. the rate of water loss from human skin, which is useful in the evaluation of the efficiency of the skin/water barrier. It uses a closed cylinder (12), which is placed against the skin and by measuring the temperature and relative humidity within the cylinder by means of sensors (13, 14) positioned adjacent the wall of the cylinder, the water vapour flux can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: South Bank University Enterprizes Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert E. Imhof
  • Drilling rig
    Patent number: 7584796
    Abstract: An underwater drilling rig (1) in modular form, which can be simply assembled underwater and in which standard tubulars and tubular assemblies are stored in a novel arrangement within containers (6) and can be added to, and removed from, the string in the well bore, whilst there is continuous circulation of drilling fluid and also continuous segregation of drilling fluid from the seawater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Coupler Developments Limited
    Inventor: Laurence John Ayling
  • Temperature stabilization of dielectric resonator
    Patent number: 6803132
    Abstract: A dielectric resonator having a first layer of alumina and a second layer of TiO2 is disclosed which has a superior combination of properties such as low dielectric loss, low temperature coefficient and high thermal conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Ltd.
    Inventors: Neil McNeil Alford, Stuart James Penn, Jonathan Breeze
  • Fire crackler stick
    Patent number: 6776684
    Abstract: A launching device is disclosed which launches snap caps against a hard surface, such as a wall or ceiling, with sufficient force so as to “pop” the caps like tiny firecrackers. In one embodiment, the launcher simultaneously launches confetti into the air so as to create an effect of both sight and sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: James O. Watkins
  • Continuous circulation drilling method
    Patent number: 6739397
    Abstract: Methods and apparati are disclosed for continuous circulation of drilling fluids while adding or removing tubulars to and from a drill string, and also for continuing drilling during the addition or removal of tubulars to and from the drill string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Coupler Developments Limited
    Inventor: Laurence J. Ayling
  • Dual registration control system
    Patent number: 6705222
    Abstract: A rotary printing machine is disclosed comprising a conveyor for conveying sheets of material from an upstream cylinder to a downstream conveyor in which the angular positions of both conveyors are sensed, as well as the linear position of each sheet, and the speed of the conveyor is adjusted to maintain registry of each sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Ward, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Norman, Jack E. Simon
  • Streamer and launcher
    Patent number: 6692335
    Abstract: A manual system and method is disclosed for launching streamers into the air such as from a hollow tube in which the streamers are positioned in particular manners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: James O. Watkins
  • Drilling methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 6688394
    Abstract: A method for drilling wells in which the tubular (5) can be added or removed from the drill string (17) whilst the drill is rotating with the mud and drilling fluids being circulated continuously and kept separated from the environment to reduce pollution. A connector is used with an inlet (15) and outlet (10) for the mud etc. and which incorporates rams (11) to seal off and separate the flow of mud as a tubular is added or removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Coupler Developments Limited
    Inventor: Laurence J. Ayling
  • Sintered materials
    Patent number: 6680268
    Abstract: Sintered alumina of Q value of greater than 25,000 and up to and greater than 45,000 at 10 GHz and at 25° C., useful in useful in dielectric resonators can be obtained by sintering alumina powders with low level of impurities at between 1500° C. and 1600° C. until a density of at least 98% of its theoretical value is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Limited
    Inventors: Neil M. Alford, Stuart J. Penn
  • Modified sintered materials
    Patent number: 6610623
    Abstract: Low dielectric loss ceramic materials useful in dielectric resonators comprise alumina doped with a minor amount, preferably below 2% by weight of a metal or semi metal oxide, preferably an oxide of titanium, niobium, yttrium or zirconium. The compositions can be made by sintering the powders together below their melting point and materials with a with a Q value of greater than 35,000 at 9-10 GHz and at 25° C., can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Neil McNeill Alford, Stuart James Penn
  • Method for electrolinetic downhole logging
    Patent number: 6597633
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the properties, such as permeability, of the rock surrounding a metal cased borehole by generating a seismic or sonic shock downhole within the borehole which is propagated into the surrounding formation where it generates an electrokinetic signal which is detected by measuring the potential between at least two space apart electrodes in contact with the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Groundflow Limited
    Inventors: John William Aidan Millar, Richard Hedley Clarke
  • Printing machine with improved vacuum transfer
    Patent number: 6591749
    Abstract: A multistage printing machine is disclosed with a vacuum conveyor between stages, and in which supplemental air is provided adjacent at least one printing cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Ward, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Elkis, Mark R. Donovan
  • Drilling method
    Patent number: 6591916
    Abstract: Methods and apparati are disclosed for continuous circulation of drilling fluids while adding or removing tubulars to and from a drill string, and also for continuing drilling during the addition or removal of tubulars to and from the drill string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Coupler Developments Limited
    Inventor: Laurence John Ayling
  • Quick change ink roll
    Patent number: 6530319
    Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed for removably mounting rollers and cylinders in a machine for quick and easy removal and replacement by other rollers and cylinders. The mounting system provides for rapid separation of the journal from the roller or cylinder so that only the roller or cylinder is removed, and the mounting system has particular applicability with respect to ink rolls in printing machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ward Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Elkis, Mark R. Donovan, William F. Ward, Jr.
  • Keyboard
    Patent number: 6492977
    Abstract: An improved keyboard comprises a base, and a plurality of keys, and a grid surrounding some of the keys which can be projected onto a screen, and in which some of the keys control the functions of others of the keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Timothy John Marshall
  • Method and equipment for measuring vapor flux from surfaces
    Patent number: 6439028
    Abstract: A method and equipment for measuring vapor flux from a surface e.g. the rate of water loss from human skin which is useful in the evaluation of the efficiency of the skin/water barrier uses a closed cylinder which is placed with the open end against the skin and the closed end is cooled. By measuring the temperature and relative humidity within the cylinder the water vapor flux can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Limited
    Inventor: Robert E. Imhof
  • Poured concrete wall insulation
    Patent number: 6434902
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for securing insulation panels to the surface of a poured concrete wall by securing caps to the protruding ends of the ties extending through the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory A. Westra
  • Printing machine with plate thickness compensation
    Patent number: 6418847
    Abstract: A rotary printing machine is disclosed in which the timing of the sheet feeding is adjustable as a function of the thickness of the selected printing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Ward Holding Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Holecek
  • Mechanical balloon bursting systems
    Patent number: 6402582
    Abstract: Several systems for bursting amusement balloons are disclosed. The systems include a hinged lever carrying a puncturing element for bursting the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald B. Sherer