Patents by Inventor Matthew Fallen

Matthew Fallen 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).

  • Top drive output torque measurement method
    Patent number: 8651175
    Abstract: A top drive assembly that includes a gauge for measuring strain in a linkage coupling the top drive to a drilling rig frame. The strain measuring gauge, which can be a strain gauge, is disposed on a pin that pivotingly links members of the linkage coupling. When a motor in the top drive assembly operates to rotate an associated pipe string, the torque generated by the motor can be estimated by monitoring strain measured in the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Fallen
  • Top Drive Output Torque Measurement Method
    Publication number: 20120181083
    Abstract: A top drive assembly that includes a gauge for measuring strain in a linkage coupling the top drive to a drilling rig frame. The strain measuring gauge, which can be a strain gauge, is disposed on a pin that pivotingly links members of the linkage coupling. When a motor in the top drive assembly operates to rotate an associated pipe string, the torque generated by the motor can be estimated by monitoring strain measured in the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: TESCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Fallen