Patents by Inventor Austin J. Wells

Austin J. Wells 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).

  • Method for low heat input welding on oil and gas tubulars
    Patent number: 11938572
    Abstract: A method for continuously applying hardbanding to an oil and gas tubular or building up a worn oil and gas tubular that includes low heat input welding without compromising the mechanical properties of the tubular. The method includes preparation of the surface of the oil and gas tubular and applying a consumable wire to the surface. The consumable wire may be hardbanding or buildup material with a hardness that is similar to the hardness of the oil and gas tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Austin J. Wells
  • METHOD FOR LOW HEAT INPUT WELDING ON OIL AND GAS TUBULARS
    Publication number: 20210138570
    Abstract: A method for continuously applying hardbanding to an oil and gas tubular or building up a worn oil and gas tubular that includes low heat input welding without compromising the mechanical properties of the tubular. The method includes preparation of the surface of the oil and gas tubular and applying a consumable wire to the surface. The consumable wire may be hardbanding or buildup material with a hardness that is similar to the hardness of the oil and gas tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: ATT Technology, Ltd.
    Inventor: Austin J. Wells