Patents by Inventor Dale Norman
Dale Norman 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).
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Publication number: 20220026875Abstract: A method for expediting manufacture of replacement gaskets. A specialized scale is used to allow for rapid, accurate measurement of a gasket, or flange rubbing, remote from the gasket manufacturer. These measurements may then be imported into design software by the manufacturer to facilitate the production of replacement gaskets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: LGC US ASSET HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: DALE NORMAN, ANDREW DAVIDSON
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Publication number: 20210208018Abstract: A gasket with embedded sensors configured for direct measurement of compression. Individual sensors may be mounted on one or more strips of conductive material wherein the strips of material are disposed around the circumference of the gasket. The outer circumferential face of the gasket may feature a groove to accommodate the strips of material having sensors mounted thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: DALE NORMAN, CUONG PHAN
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Publication number: 20180353335Abstract: A wound treatment device for treating a skin wound comprises a strip (100) having an upper face and a lower face. The strip (100) comprises a central portion (110) adapted to substantially extend over the wound and a pair of opposing end portions (112a and 112b) connected to the central portion (110) by way of a pair of respective opposing intermediate portions (114a and 114b) such that the central portion (110) overlaps the pair of end portions (112a and 112b). The device further comprises an adhesive (116) disposed on the lower face of the strip (100) at the end portions (112a and 112b), allowing the end portions (112a and 112b) to be adhered to skin around the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventor: Dale Norman WALKER
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Patent number: 9784064Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for operating a downhole tool are disclosed. A downhole tool configuration device includes an upper stem movable between an up position and a down position. The upper stem comprises an extended portion. An outer sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position and an inner sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position. In the up position, the upper stem is operable to transfer tension to the outer sleeve and torque to the inner sleeve. In the down position, the upper stem is operable to transfer torque to the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Dril-Quip, Inc.Inventors: Dale Norman, Fife Ellis, Travis Potier, Colter Pesek, Jarryd Daniels
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Patent number: 9777558Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley W. Loving, Bryan F. McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20150013995Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for operating a downhole tool are disclosed. A downhole tool configuration device includes an upper stem movable between an up position and a down position. The upper stem comprises an extended portion. An outer sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position and an inner sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position. In the up position, the upper stem is operable to transfer tension to the outer sleeve and torque to the inner sleeve. In the down position, the upper stem is operable to transfer torque to the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Dale Norman, Fife Ellis, Travis Potier, Colter Pesek, Jarryd Daniels
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Patent number: 8870494Abstract: An underwater cable burial mechanism including a nozzle disposed in front of a plow blade wherein the nozzle is configured to spray a jet of water onto the sea floor in an intended path of the plow blade to bury a cable in the sea floor. In an embodiment, the underwater cable burial mechanism may include two or more straight flow nozzles disposed in front of the plow blade at various angles and heights. In an embodiment, the underwater cable burial mechanism may be a component of an array burial vehicle, the array burial vehicle further including a pump to provide water to the nozzle(s), cable pack to hold a cable array, at least one ski configured to ride along the sea floor, and at least one thruster configured to propel the array burial vehicle along the sea floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Makai Ocean Engineering, IncInventors: Jose M. Andres, Dale Norman Jensen
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Patent number: 8783338Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley W. Loving, Bryan F. McKinley, Dale Norman
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Patent number: 8511387Abstract: A cap is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member with an external flange, effecting a seal between the external flange and cap. The cap includes a tubular outer body defining a cavity, and a tubular inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The cap also includes a lower engaging member coupled to the outer body that is radially movable between an inward state and an outward state and configured to alternately engage and disengage at least one of a backside of the external flange. Finally, the cap includes an upper engaging member coupled to the outer body and being radially movable independently of the lower engaging member between an inward state and an outward state and configured to engage and disengage the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Thomas A Fraser, John G Landthrip, Eric D Larson, Sara N Riddle, Dale Norman, Jamie C Gamble, Satish N Ramasheshaiah, James R Reams
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Patent number: 8499838Abstract: A connector is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member, effecting a seal between subsea member and the connector. The connector includes an outer body defining a cavity, and an inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The connector also includes an engaging member coupled to the outer body and adapted to engage the subsea device, the engaging member radially movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The connector includes a seal carried by the inner body and adapted to form a seal between the bore and the subsea device. Finally, the connector includes a pre-loading member coupled to the outer body, operable to urge the inner body and seal against the subsea device to exert a pre-loading force on the seal. A differential pressure between the bore and a subsea environment energizes the seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Thomas A Fraser, John G Landthrip, Eric D Larson, Sara N Riddle, Dale Norman, Jamie C Gamble, Satish N Ramasheshaiah, James R Reams
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Patent number: 8403049Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley W. Loving, Bryan F. McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20130051919Abstract: An underwater cable burial mechanism including a nozzle disposed in front of a plow blade wherein the nozzle is configured to spray a jet of water onto the sea floor in an intended path of the plow blade to bury a cable in the sea floor. In an embodiment, the underwater cable burial mechanism may include two or more straight flow nozzles disposed in front of the plow blade at various angles and heights. In an embodiment, the underwater cable burial mechanism may be a component of an array burial vehicle, the array burial vehicle further including a pump to provide water to the nozzle(s), cable pack to hold a cable array, at least one ski configured to ride along the sea floor, and at least one thruster configured to propel the array burial vehicle along the sea floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Jose M. ANDRES, Dale Norman Jensen
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Patent number: 8210250Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley W. Loving, Bryan F. McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20120118557Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley Wayne Loving, Bryan Franklin McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20120024519Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley Wayne Loving, Bryan Franklin McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20120006555Abstract: A connector is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member, effecting a seal between subsea member and the connector. The connector includes an outer body defining a cavity, and an inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The connector also includes an engaging member coupled to the outer body and adapted to engage the subsea device, the engaging member radially movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The connector includes a seal carried by the inner body and adapted to form a seal between the bore and the subsea device. Finally, the connector includes a pre-loading member coupled to the outer body, operable to urge the inner body and seal against the subsea device to exert a pre-loading force on the seal. A differential pressure between the bore and a subsea environment energizes the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas A. Fraser, John G. Landthrip, Eric D. Larson, Sara N. Riddle, Dale Norman, Jamie C. Gamble, Satish N. Ramasheshaiah, James R. Reams
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Publication number: 20120006557Abstract: A cap is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member with an external flange, effecting a seal between the external flange and cap. The cap includes a tubular outer body defining a cavity, and a tubular inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The cap also includes a lower engaging member coupled to the outer body that is radially movable between an inward state and an outward state and configured to alternately engage and disengage at least one of a backside of the external flange. Finally, the cap includes an upper engaging member coupled to the outer body and being radially movable independently of the lower engaging member between an inward state and an outward state and configured to engage and disengage the inner body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas A. Fraser, John G. Landthrip, Eric D. Larson, Dale Norman, Jamie C. Gamble, Satish N. Ramasheshaiah, Sara N. Riddle, James R. Reams
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Patent number: 8066059Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Ferguson, Stanley Wayne Loving, Bryan Franklin McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20110114316Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Ferguson, Stanley Loving, Bryan McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20060201675Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Ferguson, Stanley Loving, Bryan McKinley, Dale Norman