Patents by Inventor Francine Bradford

Francine Bradford 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).

  • Latch mechanism guide
    Patent number: 7096952
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Mark D. Kuck, Roy E. Swanson, Francine A. Bradford
  • Flat and bevel chipbreaker insert
    Publication number: 20050109546
    Abstract: A cutting insert for use on a metal cutting tool downhole in an oil or gas well, with at least one land on a leading edge of the insert, and at least one bevel surface angled relative to the axis of the insert and rising above the adjacent land in the direction of travel of the insert. Multiple bevels and lands can be used on each insert, and multiple inserts can be used on each tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Calvin Stowe, Daniel Hart, Francine Bradford
  • Latch mechanism guide
    Publication number: 20040262005
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Marc D. Kuck, Roy E. Swanson, Francine A. Bradford
  • Latch mechanism guide
    Patent number: 6719052
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by hydraulically expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Marc D. Kuck, Roy E. Swanson, Francine A. Bradford, Edward H. Herr
  • LATCH MECHANISM GUIDE
    Publication number: 20040060701
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by hydraulically expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Marc D. Kuck, Roy E. Swanson, Francine A. Bradford, Edward H. Herr