Patents by Inventor Charles E. Gockel

Charles E. Gockel 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 and apparatus for controlling the flow of fluids from an open well bore
    Patent number: 4417624
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the flow of fluids from an open well bore, fluidly communicating the surface and a subterranean formation, the apparatus comprising(a) a slideable base;(b) a support positioned on the base;(c) a pipe engaging device positioned on the support above the base to urge a pipe into the open well bore; and,(d) a pipe straightener positioned on the support means to engage the pipe and straighten it above the well bore.A method for using the apparatus of the present invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Gockel