Patents by Inventor Alison Paige McVea

Alison Paige McVea 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).

  • Patent number: 8960281
    Abstract: Apparatus including a sensor-containing body is disposable within a flowbore of a downhole tool. The apparatus also comprises an adjustable engagement mechanism that is coupled to the body. The engagement mechanism has a first position that allows the body to move longitudinally through the flowbore, and a second position that prevents movement of the body relative to the flowbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell DHT, L.P.
    Inventors: Brandon Charles Epperson, Gregory Christopher Grosz, Alison Paige McVea
  • Publication number: 20130008640
    Abstract: Apparatus including a sensor-containing body is disposable within a flowbore of a downhole tool. The apparatus also comprises an adjustable engagement mechanism that is coupled to the body. The engagement mechanism has a first position that allows the body to move longitudinally through the flowbore, and a second position that prevents movement of the body relative to the flowbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL DHT, L.P.
    Inventors: Brandon Charles Epperson, Gregory Christopher Grosz, Alison Paige McVea