Patents by Inventor Claudio Aguirre

Claudio Aguirre 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).

  • System and method for measuring pipe
    Patent number: 9170089
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring a pipe is provided. The system includes a frame rotatably receiving the pipe, a carriage movably positionable along the frame, a guide floatingly positionable about the carriage, at least one sensor for measuring a position of the pipe, and a measurement unit operatively linked to the sensor for collecting measurements therefrom. The guide has a mouth that receivingly engages the pipe and axially aligns therewith. The pipe is measured with the sensor(s) while moving at least one of the pipe, the carriage and the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Logan, Andres C. Rodriguez, Claudio Aguirre, Clive C. Lam