Patents by Inventor Kjetil Naesgaard

Kjetil Naesgaard 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: 20210017823
    Abstract: A tubular handling system for conducting subterranean operations is disclosed and can include a first tubular handling system and a second tubular handling system. The first tubular handling system can include a bridge disposed within a tubular storage area, an arm pivotally coupled to the bridge, and a gripper coupled to the arm and adapted to engage with a tubular in the tubular storage area. The second tubular handling system can include a support structure, a first tubular handler coupled to the support structure, and a second tubular handler coupled to the support structure and distinct from the first tubular handling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth MIKALSEN, Kjetil NAESGAARD
  • Patent number: 10822891
    Abstract: A tubular handling system for conducting subterranean operations is disclosed and can include a first tubular handling system and a second tubular handling system. The first tubular handling system can include a bridge disposed within a tubular storage area, an arm pivotally coupled to the bridge, and a gripper coupled to the arm and adapted to engage with a tubular in the tubular storage area. The second tubular handling system can include a support structure, a first tubular handler coupled to the support structure, and a second tubular handler coupled to the support structure and distinct from the first tubular handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Canrig Robotic Technologies AS
    Inventors: Kenneth Mikalsen, Kjetil Naesgaard
  • Patent number: 10808465
    Abstract: A tubular handling system for conducting subterranean operations is disclosed and can include a bridge disposed within a tubular storage area and coupled to a guide rail. The bridge is configured to translate from a first bridge position to a second bridge position along the guide rail and over the tubular storage area. The tubular handling system can further include an arm coupled to the bridge and a gripper coupled to the arm. The gripper can be adapted to engage a first tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Canrig Robotic Technologies AS
    Inventors: Kenneth Mikalsen, Kjetil Naesgaard
  • Publication number: 20200199993
    Abstract: A robotic system with a robot and enclosure, the robotic system configured for EX Zone 1 certification. Fasteners attaching a panel to a housing of the enclosure can be positioned away from a seal of the panel, with the seal sealingly engaging the panel and housing when the panel is attached to the housing. The panel overlapping a portion of the housing when attached to the housing, with at least the overlapped portion having a metallized layer and the metallized layer being electrically coupled to the panel when the panel is attached. The panel can be rotationally attached to the housing by one or more hinges. The panel can be configured to assist operators with manual manipulation of the panel by attaching detachable handles to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jan FRIESTAD, Kenneth MIKALSEN, Kjetil NAESGAARD
  • Publication number: 20200199975
    Abstract: A robotic system with a robot and enclosure, the robotic system configured for EX Zone 1 certification. Fasteners attaching a panel to a housing of the enclosure can be positioned away from a seal of the panel, with the seal sealingly engaging the panel and housing when the panel is attached to the housing. The panel overlapping a portion of the housing when attached to the housing, with at least the overlapped portion having a metallized layer and the metallized layer being electrically coupled to the panel when the panel is attached. The panel can be rotationally attached to the housing by one or more hinges. The panel can be configured to assist operators with manual manipulation of the panel by attaching detachable handles to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jan FRIESTAD, Kenneth MIKALSEN, Kjetil NAESGAARD
  • Publication number: 20200205308
    Abstract: A robotic system with a robot and enclosure, the robotic system configured for EX Zone 1 certification. Fasteners attaching a panel to a housing of the enclosure can be positioned away from a seal of the panel, with the seal sealingly engaging the panel and housing when the panel is attached to the housing. The panel overlapping a portion of the housing when attached to the housing, with at least the overlapped portion having a metallized layer and the metallized layer being electrically coupled to the panel when the panel is attached. The panel can be rotationally attached to the housing by one or more hinges. The panel can be configured to assist operators with manual manipulation of the panel by attaching detachable handles to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jan Friestad, Kenneth Mikalsen, Kjetil Naesgaard
  • Publication number: 20190330936
    Abstract: A system for conducting subterranean operations is disclosed and can include a support structure, a first tubular handler coupled to the support structure, and a second tubular handler coupled to the support structure and distinct from the first tubular handler. The system can further include a tool system coupled to the support structure and adapted to perform an operation on a first tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth MIKALSEN, Kjetil NAESGAARD
  • Publication number: 20190330935
    Abstract: A tubular handling system for conducting subterranean operations is disclosed and can include a bridge disposed within a tubular storage area and coupled to a guide rail. The bridge is configured to translate from a first bridge position to a second bridge position along the guide rail and over the tubular storage area. The tubular handling system can further include an arm coupled to the bridge and a gripper coupled to the arm. The gripper can be adapted to engage a first tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth MIKALSEN, Kjetil NAESGAARD
  • Patent number: 9359836
    Abstract: Device (11) for compensation of wave induced distance variations to a drill string between a floating drill rig and a seabed-fixed installation, comprising an extendable cylinder/piston unit (12) which is arranged to be able to compensate when the load exceeds a pre-determined threshold value. The cylinder (13) of the cylinder/piston unit (12) comprises a non-compressible liquid at both sides of a piston (14) positioned substantially in the middle of the cylinder (13) and is prevented from fluid communication with the surroundings. A control valve (19) is arranged to activate the device (11) by opening for fluid communication between the cylinder (13) and a gas containing accumulator (17) when the load exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The device is characterized by being a complete, self-supported unit comprising cylinder (13), piston (14) on a piston rod (15), accumulator (17), control valve (19) and drainage tank (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DEPRO AS
    Inventors: Tommy Andre Hognestad Liland, Kjetil Naesgaard
  • Publication number: 20150129238
    Abstract: Device (11) for compensation of wave induced distance variations to a drill string between a floating drill rig and a seabed-fixed installation, comprising an extendable cylinder/piston unit (12) which is arranged to be able to compensate when the load exceeds a pre-determined threshold value. The cylinder (13) of the cylinder/piston unit (12) comprises a non-compressible liquid at both sides of a piston (14) positioned substantially in the middle of the cylinder (13) and is prevented from fluid communication with the surroundings. A control valve (19) is arranged to activate the device (11) by opening for fluid communication between the cylinder (13) and a gas containing accumulator (17) when the load exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The device is characterized by being a complete, self-supported unit comprising cylinder (13), piston (14) on a piston rod (15), accumulator (17), control valve (19) and drainage tank (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Tommy Andre Hognestad Liland, Kjetil Naesgaard