Patents by Inventor Melvin M. Newsom

Melvin M. Newsom 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).

  • Well drilling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4030557
    Abstract: Well drilling rates may be increased by impelling projectiles to fracture rock formations and drilling with rock drill bits through the projectile fractured rock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: Robert L. Alvis, Melvin M. Newsom