Patents by Inventor Mark W. Trevithick
Mark W. Trevithick 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: 11136836Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/disengaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz, Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick
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Patent number: 11118414Abstract: A tubular delivery arm that travels vertically along a rail on the front of a drilling mast in generally parallel orientation to the travel of a top drive. The tubular delivery arm has a dolly vertically translatably connected to a mast of the drilling rig. An arm is rotatably and pivotally connected to the dolly at its upper end. A tubular clasp is pivotally connected to the arm at its lower end.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz
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Patent number: 10927603Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/dis engaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz, Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick
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Patent number: 10895115Abstract: A rig system includes a first base box and a second base box extending parallel to and offset from the first base box, such that an open space is defined therebetween. A rig floor is connected to the first and second base boxes and spans the open space. A mast is coupled to the rig floor. A rig-raising system is configured to raise the rig floor vertically above the ground. A combined local equipment room (LER) and drilling control room (DCR) skid is connected to the rig floor and configured to be raised with the rig floor. A reel skid is positioned at least partially vertically below the LER/DCR skid. A setback structure extends between the first and second base boxes and blocks the open space on at least one end.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Gustavo E. Rodriguez, Mark W. Trevithick
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Patent number: 10865609Abstract: A drilling rig system for obtaining high trip rates separates the transport of tubular stands in and out of their setback position into a first function, delivery and retrieval of tubular stands in well center position as a second function; and the functions intersect at a stand hand-off position where tubular stands are set down for exchange between tubular handling equipment. A drilling rig has a tubular delivery arm that vertically translates the mast in a non-conflicting path with a top drive. The tubular delivery arm is operable to deliver tubular stands between a catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and/or well center positions. An upper racking arm moves tubular stands between a racked position in the racking module and a stand hand-off position between the mast and racking module. An upper support constraint stabilizes tubular stands at the stand hand-off position.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodeny Berry, Robert W. Metz
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Patent number: 10844674Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/disengaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz, Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick
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Patent number: 10697255Abstract: A tubular delivery arm that travels vertically along a rail on the front of a drilling mast in generally parallel orientation to the travel of a top drive. The tubular delivery arm has a dolly vertically translatably connected to a mast of the drilling rig. An arm is rotatably and pivotally connected to the dolly at its upper end. A tubular clasp is pivotally connected to the arm at its lower end. The dolly vertically translates the front side of the mast in response to actuation of a hoist at the crown of the mast. The tubular delivery arm translates the mast in non-conflicting passage of a top drive connected to the same mast, for positioning a tubular stand over the centerline of the wellbore, a mousehole, or a stand hand-off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz
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Publication number: 20200190920Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/dis-engaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Joe Rodney BERRY, Robert METZ, Melvin Alan ORR, Mark W. TREVITHICK
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Patent number: 10655407Abstract: A tubular delivery arm that travels vertically along a rail on the front of a drilling mast in generally parallel orientation to the travel of a top drive. The tubular delivery arm has a dolly vertically translatably connected to a mast of the drilling rig. An arm is rotatably and pivotally connected to the dolly at its upper end. A tubular clasp is pivotally connected to the arm at its lower end. The dolly vertically translates the front side of the mast in response to actuation of a hoist at the crown of the mast. The tubular delivery arm translates the mast in non-conflicting passage of a top drive connected to the same mast, for positioning a tubular stand over the centerline of the wellbore, a mousehole, or a stand hand-off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz
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Publication number: 20200123860Abstract: A drilling rig system for obtaining high trip rates separates the transport of tubular stands in and out of their setback position into a first function, delivery and retrieval of tubular stands in well center position as a second function; and the functions intersect at a stand hand-off position where tubular stands are set down for exchange between tubular handling equipment. A drilling rig has a tubular delivery arm that vertically translates the mast in a non-conflicting path with a top drive. The tubular delivery arm is operable to deliver tubular stands between a catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and/or well center positions. An upper racking arm moves tubular stands between a racked position in the racking module and a stand hand-off position between the mast and racking module. An upper support constraint stabilizes tubular stands at the stand hand-off position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodeny Berry, Robert W. Metz
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Patent number: 10612694Abstract: The present invention relates to a positioning system for service lines. Generally, the invention relates to a mechanism for the deployment, retraction, and transportation of fixed-length service lines such as electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and communication resources necessary to the operation of a drilling rig used for subterranean exploration. More particularly, the invention provides an extendable cable positioning system for use with drilling rigs where pad drilling will require relatively short distance movements of the drilling rig, and it is desirable to leave the energy resource systems stationary.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Keith J. Orgeron, Darrell D. Jamison, Mark W. Trevithick
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Patent number: 10550650Abstract: A drilling rig system for obtaining high trip rates separates the transport of tubular stands in and out of their setback position into a first function, delivery and retrieval of tubular stands in well center position as a second function; and the functions intersect at a stand hand-off position where tubular stands are set down for exchange between tubular handling equipment. A drilling rig has a tubular delivery arm that vertically translates the mast in a non-conflicting path with a top drive. The tubular delivery arm is operable to deliver tubular stands between a catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and/or well center positions. An upper racking arm moves tubular stands between a racked position in the racking module and a stand hand-off position between the mast and racking module. An upper support constraint stabilizes tubular stands at the stand hand-off position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert W. Metz
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Patent number: 10519727Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a drilling rig having a tubular delivery arm that vertically translates the mast in a non-conflicting path with a retractable top drive. The retractable top drive translates a well center path and a rearward retracted path. The tubular delivery arm is operable to deliver tubular stands between a catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and well center positions. An upper racking mechanism moves tubular stands between a racked position of the racking module and a stand hand-off position between the mast and racking module. A lower racking mechanism controls the movement of the lower end of the tubular stand being moved coincident to the movements of the upper racking mechanism. An upper support constraint stabilizes tubular stands at the stand hand-off position. A lower stabilizing arm guides the lower end of tubular stands between the catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and well center positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert W. Metz
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Publication number: 20190145193Abstract: A tubular delivery arm that travels vertically along a rail on the front of a drilling mast in generally parallel orientation to the travel of a top drive. The tubular delivery arm has a dolly vertically translatably connected to a mast of the drilling rig. An arm is rotatably and pivotally connected to the dolly at its upper end. A tubular clasp is pivotally connected to the arm at its lower end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Melvin Alan ORR, Mark W. TREVITHICK, Joe Rodney BERRY, Robert METZ
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Publication number: 20190048665Abstract: A rig system includes a first base box and a second base box extending parallel to and offset from the first base box, such that an open space is defined therebetween. A rig floor is connected to the first and second base boxes and spans the open space. A mast is coupled to the rig floor. A rig-raising system is configured to raise the rig floor vertically above the ground. A combined local equipment room (LER) and drilling control room (DCR) skid is connected to the rig floor and configured to be raised with the rig floor. A reel skid is positioned at least partially vertically below the LER/DCR skid. A setback structure extends between the first and second base boxes and blocks the open space on at least one end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Gustavo E. Rodriguez, Mark W. Trevithick
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Publication number: 20180328112Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/dis engaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Joe Rodney BERRY, Robert METZ, Melvin Alan ORR, Mark W. TREVITHICK
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Publication number: 20180245409Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/disengaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Joe Rodney BERRY, Robert METZ, Melvin Alan ORR, Mark W. TREVITHICK
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Publication number: 20180238127Abstract: A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/dis-engaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Joe Rodney BERRY, Robert METZ, Melvin Alan ORR, Mark W. TREVITHICK
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Publication number: 20180135363Abstract: A drilling rig system for obtaining high trip rates separates the transport of tubular stands in and out of their setback position into a first function, delivery and retrieval of tubular stands in well center position as a second function; and the functions intersect at a stand hand-off position where tubular stands are set down for exchange between tubular handling equipment. A drilling rig has a tubular delivery arm that vertically translates the mast in a non-conflicting path with a top drive. The tubular delivery arm is operable to deliver tubular stands between a catwalk, stand hand-off, mousehole, and/or well center positions. An upper racking arm moves tubular stands between a racked position in the racking module and a stand hand-off position between the mast and racking module. An upper support constraint stabilizes tubular stands at the stand hand-off position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert W. Metz
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Publication number: 20180087331Abstract: A tubular delivery arm that travels vertically along a rail on the front of a drilling mast in generally parallel orientation to the travel of a top drive. The tubular delivery arm has a dolly vertically translatably connected to a mast of the drilling rig. An arm is rotatably and pivotally connected to the dolly at its upper end. A tubular clasp is pivotally connected to the arm at its lower end. The dolly vertically translates the front side of the mast in response to actuation of a hoist at the crown of the mast. The tubular delivery arm translates the mast in non-conflicting passage of a top drive connected to the same mast, for positioning a tubular stand over the centerline of the wellbore, a mousehole, or a stand hand-off position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Melvin Alan Orr, Mark W. Trevithick, Joe Rodney Berry, Robert Metz