Patents by Inventor Jeremy R. Angelle
Jeremy R. Angelle 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).
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Patent number: 9279297Abstract: A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppress motion of the elevator relative to the bail.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Oren M. Bowden
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Publication number: 20150247367Abstract: An elevator, apparatus, and method for handling a tubular. The apparatus includes a body defining at least a portion of a tapered bowl. The apparatus also includes a plurality of slips disposed at least partially within the bowl and configured to slide along a surface of the bowl. Each of the slips includes a radial engaging surface configured to engage an outer diameter of a tubular, and a tapered engaging surface configured to engage a tapered section of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Logan E. Smith, Robert L. Thibodeaux, John E. Stelly
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Publication number: 20150240575Abstract: An apparatus for handling one or more tubulars. The apparatus may include a body defining at least a portion of a tapered bowl. A plurality of slips may be disposed at least partially within the bowl and configured to slide along a surface of the bowl. Each of the slips may include a radial engaging surface and a tapered engaging surface. The radial engaging surface may have a plurality of gripping structures extending inwardly therefrom that are configured to engage an outer surface of a first tubular having a substantially constant outer diameter. The tapered engaging surface may be configured to engage a tapered outer surface of a second tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Robert L. Thibodeaux, James Fontenot, Jacob Chu
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Publication number: 20150233195Abstract: A tubular handling system and method for handling tubulars are provided. The tubular handling system includes a load transfer sleeve. The load transfer sleeve includes a body defining an inner diameter and a tapered bowl extending outward from the inner diameter, with the bowl defining a landing surface. The load transfer sleeve also includes a load bushing comprising a plurality of load bushing segments that are slidable along the bowl. The load bushing radially expands and contracts by axial translation of the plurality of load bushing segments relative to the body. Further, the plurality of load bushing segments each define an axial engagement surface configured to engage an upset of a tubular and a landing surface that engages the landing surface of the bowl when the axial engagement surface engages the upset.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Logan E. Smith, Jeremy R. Angelle
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Publication number: 20150233504Abstract: An extension assembly, apparatus, and method for racking a tubular are provided. The method includes attaching a coupler to the tubular, such that the coupler receives an end of the tubular. The coupler includes a material that is softer than a material of the end of the tubular, so as to protect a threaded area of the tubular. The method also includes attaching an extension to the coupler such that a height of the tubular plus a height of the extension meets a minimum height of a rack, and positioning the tubular in the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Logan E. Smith, Jeremy R. Angelle
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Publication number: 20150107853Abstract: A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppress motion of the elevator relative to the bail.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Oren M. Bowden
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Patent number: 8887801Abstract: A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppress motion of the elevator relative to the bail.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Oren M. Bowden
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Publication number: 20130062074Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, JR.
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Patent number: 8327928Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120061101Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Patent number: 8061418Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Patent number: 8051909Abstract: Method and apparatus for handling a supported tubular string with a string elevator and a spider on a rig to prevent damaging contact between the string elevator and spider while facilitating further connections of add-on tubular segments. The string elevator and supported tubular string descend toward the spider until reaching a predetermined position. The process of setting the spider into engagement of the tubular string is automatically initiated in response to detecting the predetermined position of the string elevator. With the spider set, the string elevator can be unloaded. Optionally, the method may also automatically terminate the string elevator descent in response to detecting that the spider has been set. A preferred apparatus for detecting the position of the elevator includes a tilt switch secured to a fixed position along the length of the Kelly hose.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Robert L. Tribodeaux, Jr., Donald E. Mosing, Vernon J. Bouligny, Jr., Hans W. Schmidt, Richard Wiggins
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Publication number: 20110220344Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Patent number: 8002027Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Patent number: 7997333Abstract: The present invention is directed to a segmented bottom guide for directing the top of a tubular member into and through a bore in the bottom of a tapered bowl so that the tubular member can be engaged by pipe slips. One embodiment of the segmented bottom guide of the present invention comprises a bottom guide retainer having a plurality of chambers for being disposed intermediate the top of a bell guide and the bottom of the tapered bowl. The bottom guide segments are radially received into, and securable in, the retainer to therein and together form a generally conical frustum generally aligned with and intermediate the top of the bell guide and the opening of the tapered bowl.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Frank's Casting Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing
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Patent number: 7992634Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Publication number: 20100200246Abstract: A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppressing motion of the elevator relative to the bail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Oren M. Bowden
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Patent number: 7726394Abstract: A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppress motion of the elevator relative to the bail.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Frank's International, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Oren M. Bowden
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Publication number: 20100116558Abstract: One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW & RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, John E. Stelly
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Publication number: 20100101805Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: JEREMY R. ANGELLE, DONALD E. MOSING, ROBERT L. THIBODEAUX, JR.