Patents by Inventor Doyle F. Boutwell
Doyle F. Boutwell 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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Patent number: 9353603Abstract: Apparatus and methods for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform are provided. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: David E. Mouton, Michael Hayes, Karsten Heidecke, David J. Havens, Raleigh Fisher, Jim Hollingsworth, Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140338917Abstract: Apparatus and methods for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform are provided. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: David E. MOUTON, Michael HAYES, Karsten HEIDECKE, David J. HAVENS, Raleigh FISHER, Jim HOLLINGSWORTH, Doyle F. BOUTWELL, JR.
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Patent number: 8833470Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pipe handling system for use with a tubular joining system. In one aspect, a method of forming a string of pipe using a joining assembly at a wellbore is provided. The joining assembly includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool. The method includes the step of picking up the pipe joint using an elevator. The method further includes the step of positioning a lower end of the pipe joint adjacent an end of a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool. The method also includes the step of moving the internal joining tool from a first position to a second position relative to the elevator, wherein the second position is between the pipe joint and the string of pipe. The method further includes the step of forming a connection between the pipe joint and the string of pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Karsten Heidecke, Michael Hayes, Frederick T. Tilton, Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr., Robert Badrak, Joseph Ross Rials, David J. Havens
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Patent number: 8733447Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: David E. Mouton, Michael Hayes, Karsten Heidecke, David J. Havens, Raleigh Fisher, Jim Hollingsworth, Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7882902Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for improving top drive operations. A method of ensuring safe operation of a top drive includes operating a top drive, thereby exerting torque on a first tubular to makeup or breakout a first threaded connection between the first tubular and a second tubular. The method further includes monitoring for break-out of a second connection between a quill of the top drive and the first tubular; and stopping operation of the top drive and/or notifying an operator of the top drive if break-out of the second connection is detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventor: Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100212915Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pipe handling system for use with a tubular joining system (such as a welding or forging assembly) located on a drilling rig at a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of forming a string of pipe using a joining assembly at a wellbore is provided. The joining assembly includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool. The method includes the step of picking up the pipe joint using an elevator. The method further includes the step of positioning a lower end of the pipe joint adjacent an end of a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool. The method also includes the step of moving the internal joining tool from a first position to a second position relative to the elevator, wherein the second position is between the pipe joint and the string of pipe. The method further includes the step of forming a connection between the pipe joint and the string of pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Karsten Heidecke, Michael Hayes, Frederick T. Tilton, Doyle F. Boutwell, JR., Robert Badrak, Joseph Ross Rials, David J. Havens
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Publication number: 20090255683Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: David E. Mouton, Michael Hayes, Karsten Heidecke, David J. Havens, Raleigh Fisher, Jim Hollingsworth, Doyle F. Boutwell, JR.
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Publication number: 20080125876Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and apparatus for improving top drive operations. In one embodiment a method of ensuring safe operation of a top drive includes operating a top drive, thereby exerting torque on a first tubular to makeup or breakout a first threaded connection between the first tubular and a second tubular. The method further includes monitoring for break-out of a second connection between a quill of the top drive and the first tubular; and stopping operation of the top drive and/or notifying an operator of the top drive if break-out of the second connection is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Doyle F. Boutwell
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Patent number: 7100697Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for connecting tubulars and reforming the connection between the tubulars. In one aspect of the invention, the tubulars are aligned, connected, and then reformed at the connection. In one embodiment, the reforming is accomplished by removing material from the tubular connection. Preferably, a broach is used to remove the material. In another embodiment, a reforming member operatively connected to a telescoping tubular is inserted into the tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: David M. Haugen, Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6832656Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a valve for use in an oilfield tool. The valve includes a valve body and a valve member disposed in the valve body. The valve member is movable between an open and closed position. The valve member includes an aperture therethrough. The valve further includes a pressure relief member disposed in the aperture, whereby at a predetermined pressure the pressure relief member will permit fluid communication. In another aspect, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for introducing fluid into a tubular.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Weartherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Steve W. Fournier, Jr., Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040045717Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for connecting tubulars and reforming the connection between the tubulars. In one aspect of the invention, the tubulars are aligned, connected, and then reformed at the connection. In one embodiment, the reforming is accomplished by removing material from the tubular connection. Preferably, a broach is used to remove the material. In another embodiment, a reforming member operatively connected to a telescoping tubular is inserted into the tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: David M. Haugen, Doyle F. Boutwell
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Publication number: 20040000405Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a valve for use in an oilfield tool. The valve includes a valve body and a valve member disposed in the valve body. The valve member is movable between an open and closed position. The valve member includes an aperture therethrough. The valve further includes a pressure relief member disposed in the aperture, whereby at a predetermined pressure the pressure relief member will permit fluid communication. In another aspect, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for introducing fluid into a tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Steve W. Fournier, Doyle F. Boutwell
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Patent number: 5083356Abstract: A method for non-abrasively running tubing comprising suspending the tubing from the face of the uppermost collar of the tubing by resting the face upon a support shoulder, making up a new tubular with collar into a tubular unit, attaching a non-abrasive lift unit to a tubular unit, stabbing the new tubular into the upper collar, non-abrasively making the connection tight, and lifting the lift unit to raise the string, the method being appropriately reversed for pulling the string.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1990Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Assignee: Exxon Production Research CompanyInventors: Manuel E. Gonzalez, Joe M. Escobar, Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr., Mark Sibille, Charles M. Webre