Patents by Inventor Gustavo E. Rodriguez

Gustavo E. Rodriguez 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).

  • Rig structure and rig-up process
    Patent number: 10895115
    Abstract: A rig system includes a first base box and a second base box extending parallel to and offset from the first base box, such that an open space is defined therebetween. A rig floor is connected to the first and second base boxes and spans the open space. A mast is coupled to the rig floor. A rig-raising system is configured to raise the rig floor vertically above the ground. A combined local equipment room (LER) and drilling control room (DCR) skid is connected to the rig floor and configured to be raised with the rig floor. A reel skid is positioned at least partially vertically below the LER/DCR skid. A setback structure extends between the first and second base boxes and blocks the open space on at least one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Gustavo E. Rodriguez, Mark W. Trevithick
  • RIG STRUCTURE AND RIG-UP PROCESS
    Publication number: 20190048665
    Abstract: A rig system includes a first base box and a second base box extending parallel to and offset from the first base box, such that an open space is defined therebetween. A rig floor is connected to the first and second base boxes and spans the open space. A mast is coupled to the rig floor. A rig-raising system is configured to raise the rig floor vertically above the ground. A combined local equipment room (LER) and drilling control room (DCR) skid is connected to the rig floor and configured to be raised with the rig floor. A reel skid is positioned at least partially vertically below the LER/DCR skid. A setback structure extends between the first and second base boxes and blocks the open space on at least one end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Gustavo E. Rodriguez, Mark W. Trevithick