Patents by Inventor Jimmy McMinn

Jimmy McMinn 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).

  • Automatic drill pipe cleaning system and method of use
    Patent number: 5921316
    Abstract: An automatic pipe wiping system using a circular air manifold with jets which is automatically triggered to flow air at the pipe. The pipe is wiped, even when moving laterally with crooked pipe. The pipe is air blown to wipe the mud down. The air jets have a pneumatic logic circuit connected to sense upward pipe movement and start air flow to a manifold around the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Jimmy McMinn