Patents by Inventor Dylan RIGBY

Dylan RIGBY 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).

  • Pipe stand transfer system
    Patent number: 10577875
    Abstract: A pipe handler for handling tubular members of a well system includes a mounting member for mounting the pipe handler to a structure of the well system, a first arm having a first end coupled to a structure of the well system, and a second end, wherein the first arm is configured to pivot relative to the mounting member about a first axis, a second arm having a first end and a second end, a connector coupled to the second end of the first arm and the first end of the second arm, and wherein the connector is configured to rotate the second arm about a second axis and a guide member coupled to the second end of the second arm for guiding a tubular member, wherein the second arm is configured to pivot relative to the connector about a third axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory Keogh, Ronald W. Yater, Dylan Rigby
  • PIPE STAND TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180245408
    Abstract: A pipe handler for handling tubular members of a well system includes a mounting member for mounting the pipe handler to a structure of the well system, a first arm having a first end coupled to a structure of the well system, and a second end, wherein the first arm is configured to pivot relative to the mounting member about a first axis, a second arm having a first end and a second end, a connector coupled to the second end of the first arm and the first end of the second arm, and wherein the connector is configured to rotate the second arm about a second axis and a guide member coupled to the second end of the second arm for guiding a tubular member, wherein the second arm is configured to pivot relative to the connector about a third axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory KEOGH, Ronald W. YATER, Dylan RIGBY