Patents by Inventor Henry Do

Henry Do 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: 20240122507
    Abstract: An example method includes generating a signal correlated with blood perfusion or SpO2 of a subject at a location and orientation on a body of the subject; determining a signal quality and/or signal strength of the signal; and in dependence on the signal quality and/or signal strength, either indicating that at least one of the location or the orientation is acceptable for placement of a biosensor on the body of the subject or prompting the subject or other person to reposition the biosensor. The biosensor may be part of a chest sensor device that includes: an adhesive with a liner having pull tabs for easy removal when the chest sensor device is positioned at a desired location; a finger grip to facilitate removal of the chest sensor device from the subject after a period of use; and/or wraparound fingers to secure the chest sensor device to the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Henry Do, Harley Gordon White, Zongde Qiu, David Jonq Wang, Alexander Katsis, Thomas Dietiker
  • Patent number: 11852127
    Abstract: A retainer assembly and plug for a fluid end of a pump system includes a retainer body. A plurality of tongues are movably arranged about the retainer body. The tongues are moveable between a pre-installed configuration and an installed configuration depending on the position of the retainer body relative to the tongues. In the installed configuration engaging flanges of the tongues are positioned in a retaining channel formed in a bore of the fluid end and retain the retainer assembly to the fluid end. A plug is configured to sealingly fit to the bore of the fluid end inboard of the retainer assembly and a locking mechanism is configured to secure the retainer assembly to the plug, and when so secured, the position of the retainer body is maintained relative to the plurality of tongues and the retainer assembly is maintained in the installed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SPM Oil & Gas Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Barnhouse, Jr., Daryl J. Belshan, Jacob Brown, Henry Do
  • Publication number: 20230235730
    Abstract: A retainer assembly and plug for a fluid end of a pump system includes a retainer body. A plurality of tongues are movably arranged about the retainer body. The tongues are moveable between a pre-installed configuration and an installed configuration depending on the position of the retainer body relative to the tongues. In the installed configuration engaging flanges of the tongues are positioned in a retaining channel formed in a bore of the fluid end and retain the retainer assembly to the fluid end. A plug is configured to sealingly fit to the bore of the fluid end inboard of the retainer assembly and a locking mechanism is configured to secure the retainer assembly to the plug, and when so secured, the position of the retainer body is maintained relative to the plurality of tongues and the retainer assembly is maintained in the installed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: SPM Oil & Gas Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Barnhouse, JR., Daryl J. Belshan, Jacob Brown, Henry Do
  • Patent number: 11421479
    Abstract: A power swivel is disclosed that is configured to rotate tubular string and drill bit to form or extend a subterranean borehole. In an embodiment, the power swivel includes a motor, a gear box coupled to the motor, and a lubrication system coupled to the gear box. The lubrication system includes a pump disposed within the gear box, the pump including an outlet. In addition, the lubrication system includes a recirculation line fluidly coupled to the outlet of the pump. Further, the lubrication system includes a first injector fluidly coupled to the recirculation line. The injector is configured to deliver lubricant to one of a bearing and a gear disposed within the gear box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship
  • Patent number: 11136826
    Abstract: A system for drilling a subterranean borehole. In an embodiment, the system includes a mast, and a pipe rotator coupled to the mast. The pipe rotator includes a stem that is configured to be coupled to an end of a drillstring and a motor that is configured to rotate the stem. In addition, the system includes a guide beam coupled to the mast. The guide beam includes a longitudinal axis and is configured to guide vertical motion of the pipe rotator. The guide beam includes a plurality of elongate sections configured to be generally aligned along the longitudinal axis. In addition, the guide beam includes a plurality of coupling assemblies configured to interconnect the plurality of elongate sections and align the plurality elongate sections along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship, Delfino Moreno, III, James Cirone
  • Patent number: 10947796
    Abstract: A gooseneck (100) and a power swivel (10) including a gooseneck (100) are disclosed. In an embodiment, the gooseneck includes an inlet section (120) including an inlet (124) and a first fluid flow path (170) extending from the inlet. In addition, the gooseneck includes an outlet section (150) coupled to the inlet section. The outlet section includes an outlet (156). In addition, the outlet section (150) includes a second fluid flow path (160) extending axially from the outlet. The second fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the first fluid flow path. Further, the outlet section includes a radially outer surface (150c) that includes a first polygonal section having a plurality of planar surfaces (166) joined at a plurality of corners (168).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20200308911
    Abstract: A system for drilling a subterranean borehole. In an embodiment, the system includes a mast, and a pipe rotator coupled to the mast. The pipe rotator includes a stem that is configured to be coupled to an end of a drillstring and a motor that is configured to rotate the stem. In addition, the system includes a guide beam coupled to the mast. The guide beam includes a longitudinal axis and is configured to guide vertical motion of the pipe rotator. The guide beam includes a plurality of elongate sections configured to be generally aligned along the longitudinal axis. In addition, the guide beam includes a plurality of coupling assemblies configured to interconnect the plurality of elongate sections and align the plurality elongate sections along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship, Delfino Moreno, III, James Cirone
  • Publication number: 20200248513
    Abstract: A gooseneck (100) and a power swivel (10) including a gooseneck (100) are disclosed. In an embodiment, the gooseneck includes an inlet section (120) including an inlet (124) and a first fluid flow path (170) extending from the inlet. In addition, the gooseneck includes an outlet section (150) coupled to the inlet section. The outlet section includes an outlet (156). In addition, the outlet section (150) includes a second fluid flow path (160) extending axially from the outlet. The second fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the first fluid flow path. Further, the outlet section includes a radially outer surface (150c) that includes a first polygonal section having a plurality of planar surfaces (166) joined at a plurality of corners (168).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship
  • Patent number: 10563770
    Abstract: A washpipe assembly for a power swivel and a power swivel incorporating the washpipe assembly. In an embodiment, the washpipe assembly includes a washpipe including a central axis and a radially outermost cylindrical surface. In addition, the washpipe assembly includes a first packing assembly configured to be coupled to a stem of the power swivel. The first packing assembly includes a seal assembly that includes one or more annular seal members each including a body and a contact insert mounted to the body, the contact insert engaging and forming a dynamic seal with the radially outermost cylindrical surface of the washpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20180313154
    Abstract: A power swivel is disclosed that is configured to rotate tubular string and drill bit to form or extend a subterranean borehole. In an embodiment, the power swivel includes a motor, a gear box coupled to the motor, and a lubrication system coupled to the gear box. The lubrication system includes a pump disposed within the gear box, the pump including an outlet. In addition, the lubrication system includes a recirculation line fluidly coupled to the outlet of the pump. Further, the lubrication system includes a first injector fluidly coupled to the recirculation line. The injector is configured to deliver lubricant to one of a bearing and a gear disposed within the gear box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20170321807
    Abstract: A washpipe assembly for a power swivel and a power swivel incorporating the washpipe assembly. In an embodiment, the washpipe assembly includes a washpipe including a central axis and a radially outermost cylindrical surface. In addition, the washpipe assembly includes a first packing assembly configured to be coupled to a stem of the power swivel. The first packing assembly includes a seal assembly that includes one or more annular seal members each including a body and a contact insert mounted to the body, the contact insert engaging and forming a dynamic seal with the radially outermost cylindrical surface of the washpipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Walker, Henry Do, Robert Ioan Papp, Mihail Puscas, Calvin Ronald Blankenship