Patents by Inventor Matt Nomm

Matt Nomm 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).

  • Oil and gas well kick detector
    Patent number: 4273212
    Abstract: Acoustic signals are propagated through the drilling fluid in a well being drilled and reflected acoustic energy from the vicinity of the bottom of the well is displayed, as well as reflections from any kicking medium so as to give advance warning of a possible blow-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: John A. Dorr, Matt Nomm