Patents Assigned to TRC Services, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11199053
    Abstract: A metal sucker rod has a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end. At least one end piece with a recess is configured to receive one of the first end and the second end of the metal sucker rod. The metal sucker rod includes an adhesive applied to at least one of a) the first end and the second end of the steel rod and b) in the recess of the at least one end piece. The adhesive is configured to secure the end piece to one of the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Mike Johnson, Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Marvin Ewing
  • Patent number: 11168549
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Ewing, Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 10781666
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to reconditioned sucker rod, particularly to the sucker rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The sucker rod comprises metal rod ends and a non-metallic body. The method of remanufacturing of reconditioned sucker rod includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TRC SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 10508522
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Ewing, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 10195699
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Aleksei Averyanov, Viktor Smerdin
  • Publication number: 20180066500
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to reconditioned sucker rod, particularly to the sucker rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The sucker rod comprises metal rod ends and a non-metallic body. The method of remanufacturing of reconditioned sucker rod includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 9840893
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of non-metallic sucker rods, made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170211365
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Ewing, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 9561529
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20160136699
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Patent number: 9272313
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20160047173
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Aleksei Averyanov, Viktor Smerdin
  • Publication number: 20150300148
    Abstract: Computer based methods and systems for monitoring a wellbore and preventing equipment damage are disclosed. The computer based methods allow a wellbore operator to subscribe to the services of an inspection services company for a certain period of time to inspect the wellbore through sonic and mechanical analysis and relay any changes in wellbore or pump conditions to the wellbore operator through a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Eric Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150047673
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20150021017
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of non-metallic sucker rods, made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 8920570
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with non-toxic particles which are able to undergo sublimation to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Patent number: 8900372
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with cryogenic liquids to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20140124001
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with non-toxic particles which are able to undergo sublimation to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20140053404
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: TRC SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Aleksei Averyanov, Viktor Smerdin
  • Patent number: 7985938
    Abstract: Methods for reclaiming or reconditioning used tubulars are disclosed. One method includes performing non-visual, non-destructive inspection of used tubulars at a site of a reconditioning or reclaiming plant prior to the used tubulars being cleaned in preparation for reclaiming or reconditioning, followed by sorting the used tubulars based principally on the inspection. The non-visual, non-destructive inspection may be selected from magnetic flux leakage inspection, ultrasonic inspection, Eddy current inspection, acoustic emission inspection, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson