Patents by Inventor Gilbert Troy Meier

Gilbert Troy Meier 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).

  • Publication number: 20150363710
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a device are disclosed. The system comprises an identification plate coupled to the device and laser engraved with a tracking identifier, the identification plate adapted to maintain the engraving under stress, elevated temperature, and wear conditions, and at least one computer adapted to read the tracking number and determine the location of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Gilbert Troy Meier, James D. Osterloh, Joshua J. Smith, David Gale, Aaron Anderson, Brian Greene, Taylor Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20150285310
    Abstract: Low-friction, abrasion resistant systems of replaceable bearing surfaces and methods of using the system are disclosed. The system comprises a device having at least one recess, each recess having a groove in an inner wall of the recess; a plurality of replaceable bearing surfaces adapted to be inserted into and removed from the at least one recess without damaging the device; and at least one snap ring adapted to engage the groove in each recess and secure a replaceable bearing surface within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Gilbert Troy Meier, James D. Osterloh
  • Publication number: 20140064646
    Abstract: A replaceable bearing surface is disclosed. The replaceable bearing surface comprises an outer housing and a low-friction, abrasion resistant button secured within the outer housing. The outer housing is adapted to be inserted into and removed from a device without damaging the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Superior Drilling Products LLC
    Inventors: Gilbert Troy Meier, James D. Isenhour