Patents by Inventor George S. Ward

George S. Ward 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).

  • Slant service rig
    Patent number: 4616454
    Abstract: A guide mat for a slant service or drill rig. The guide mat comprises rearward and forward portions and an open area in the rearward portion which is used to allow access to a wellhead. Adjustable pedestals are provided which move in orthogonal planes to the plane of the guide mat and thereby allow for convenient pinning of the mast of the rig to the mat such that the mast is maintained in its correct operating position while the drilling and/or service operations are underway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Suncor Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ballachey, Leon V. Jankowski, C. W. Johnson, George S. Ward, John R. Ward