Patents by Inventor James Alan Crider

James Alan Crider 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).

  • Downhole multiple cycle tool
    Patent number: 8739864
    Abstract: A tool for use in a wellbore which includes a housing having an axial flow bore and a piston sleeve moveably disposed within the flow bore. The tool is moveable between first and second operating positions by an actuation mechanism having a piston with a ball seat. The tool can be moved between first and second operating positions with the use of actuating balls of different sizes that can be landed upon the ball seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: James Alan Crider, Gregory L. Hern, Charles W. Pleasants
  • Downhole Multiple Cycle Tool
    Publication number: 20110315389
    Abstract: A tool for use in a wellbore which includes a housing having an axial flow bore and a piston sleeve moveably disposed within the flow bore. The tool is moveable between first and second operating positions by an actuation mechanism having a piston with a ball seat. The tool can be moved between first and second operating positions with the use of actuating balls of different sizes that can be landed upon the ball seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: James Alan Crider, Gregory L. Hern, Charles W. Pleasants