Patents by Inventor Andyle G. Bailey

Andyle G. Bailey 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).

  • Reduced mechanical energy well control systems and methods of use
    Patent number: 9845652
    Abstract: There is provided systems, methods and apparatus for the use of directed energy, including high power laser energy, in conjunction with mechanical shearing, sealing and closing devices to provide reduced mechanical energy well control systems and techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Wolfe, Andyle G. Bailey, Daryl L. Grubb, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Mark S. Zediker, Paul D. Deutch
  • REDUCED MECHANICAL ENERGY WELL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140000902
    Abstract: There is provided systems, methods and apparatus for the use of directed energy, including high power laser energy, in conjunction with mechanical shearing, sealing and closing devices to provide reduced mechanical energy well control systems and techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., FORO ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Wolfe, Andyle G. Bailey, Daryl L. Grubb, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Mark S. Zediker, Paul D. Deutch
  • Rotating subsea diverter
    Patent number: 6230824
    Abstract: A rotating diverter for isolating fluid in a well from other fluid above the well is provided. The rotating diverter includes a housing body which has a bore running through it. A retrievable spindle assembly which includes a spindle and a bearing assembly is disposed in the bore. The bearing assembly supports the spindle for rotation. The spindle is adapted to receive and seal around a tubular member, and rotation of the tubular member rotates the spindle within the bore. A lock member is disposed in the housing body to secure the retrievable spindle assembly to the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Hydril Company
    Inventors: Charles P. Peterman, Kenneth L. Pelata, Kenneth W. Colvin, Michael J. Tangedahl, Andyle G. Bailey