Patents by Inventor K. Beierbach

K. Beierbach 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).

  • PIPE HANDLING DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20070074875
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method may include or employ the pipe handling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: TESCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: K. BEIERBACH, KEVIN NIKIFORUK
  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Publication number: 20050098352
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: K. Beierbach, Kevin Nikiforuk