Patents by Inventor Barry W. Cross

Barry W. Cross 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).

  • Downhole drilling apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 6761230
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to support a gyroscope within a downhole drilling tool. A packaging system is positioned within a drill collar of the drilling tool and includes a housing for the gyro and at least one centralizer supporting the housing within the drill collar. The system may also be provided with a down-hole end cap, an up-hole endcap and a loading device. A gyro compression mechanism that is capable of holding wires may also be included to provide power and communication while compressing the gyro to isolate it from shock or vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Barry W. Cross, Mario A. Araya, Keith A. Moriarty, Kenneth W. Turner, Jean-Michel Hache
  • Downhole drilling apparatus and method for using same
    Publication number: 20040045740
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to support a gyroscope within a downhole drilling tool. A packaging system is positioned within a drill collar of the drilling tool and includes a housing for the gyro and at least one centralizer supporting the housing within the drill collar. The system may also be provided with a down-hole end cap, an up-hole endcap and a loading device. A gyro compression mechanism that is capable of holding wires may also be included to provide power and communication while compressing the gyro to isolate it from shock or vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Barry W. Cross, Mario A. Araya, Keith A. Moriarty, Kenneth W. Turner, Jean-Michel Hache