Patents by Inventor Aditya V. Soman

Aditya V. Soman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bearing assembly for swivel joint
    Patent number: 7665927
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved swivel joint for use as part of a cable-guided fishing assembly. The swivel joint contains a bearing assembly comprising a series of ball bearings partially encased by an inner and outer race. During a cable-guided fishing operation, the inner and outer race exert a shearing, rather than compression, force on the ball bearing due to the unique configuration of the bearing assembly. This unique configuration increases the strength of the bearing assembly, and the corresponding strength of the swivel joint, without necessitating an increase in the outer diameter of the swivel joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: National-Oilwell DHT, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregg A. Bosley, Aditya V. Soman, David P. Ross, James R. Streater, Jr.