Patents by Inventor Michael N. Porche

Michael N. Porche 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).

  • Patent number: 7946356
    Abstract: An item (e.g. a drill bit) handling method, the item for use in a well operation, the method including producing information about an item used for a specific well task, the information including design information and intended use information, producing an item identification specific to the item, associating the information with the item identification producing thereby an information package, installing the information package in at least one wave-energizable apparatus, and applying the at least one wave-energizable apparatus to the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco L.P.
    Inventors: William L. Koederitz, Michael N. Porche, Graham R. Watson, Aaron C. Cooke, Leon Ellison, Rheinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20100252325
    Abstract: A method for determining mechanical specific energy for a wellbore operation (e.g., drilling), the method including: measuring power input to machines used in a wellbore and producing a value for input power; calculating mechanical specific power for the operation based on the value for the input power; a computer-readable media for performing a step or steps of the method; and a computing unit for reading and performing the step or steps. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: MICHAEL N. PORCHE
  • Publication number: 20090205820
    Abstract: An item (e.g. a drill bit) handling method, the item for use in a well operation, the method including producing information about an item used for a specific well task, the information including design information and intended use information, producing an item identification specific to the item, associating the information with the item identification producing thereby an information package, installing the information package in at least one wave-energizable apparatus, and applying the at least one wave-energizable apparatus to the item. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: William L. Koederitz, Michael N. Porche, Graham R. Watson, Aaron C. Cooke, Leon Ellison, Rheinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 4590416
    Abstract: A power factor controller for alternating current/direct current drilling rigs is provided which utilizes a uniquely controlled, unloaded, over-excited generator to provide reactive power to maintain the rig's power factor within prescribed limits during peak demand operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: Rig Efficiency, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Porche, Louis G. Beauregard
  • Patent number: 4482857
    Abstract: A power factor controller for alternating current/direct current drilling rigs is provided which utilizes a uniquely controlled, unloaded, over-excited generator to provide reactive power to maintain the rig's power factor within prescribed limits during peak demand operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Assignee: Rig Efficiency, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Porche, Louis G. Beauregard