Patents by Inventor Reinhold Kammann

Reinhold Kammann 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: 8016037
    Abstract: Generally, the subject matter disclosed herein is directed to devices and methods for energizing and detecting a wave-energizable apparatus on an item movable with respect to a working surface of a drilling rig. One illustrative device disclosed herein includes at least one mat adapted to be positioned on a working surface of a drilling rig and a plurality of spaced-apart energizing apparatuses operatively coupled to the at least one mat. Additionally, each of the plurality of spaced apart energizing apparatuses of the disclosed device is adapted to energize a wave-energizable apparatus attached to an item that is movable adjacent to the mat and relative to the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Bloom, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7958715
    Abstract: A link member (e.g. a chain link or an elevator link) having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave-energizable apparatus (one or more) on the link body, and, in one aspect, a wrap or wraps securing the wave-energizable apparatus to the link. 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Nathan Kinert, Leon Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090188675
    Abstract: A rig for wellbore operations which has a rig floor, at least one mat on the rig floor, and energizing apparatus in or on the at least one mat for energizing wave-energizable apparatus on an item movable with respect to the rig. 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 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Bloom, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7484625
    Abstract: A screen apparatus, which in certain aspects is a screen apparatus having a support, screening material on the support, and energizable identification apparatus on (exteriorly, interiorly, and/or within) the support for identifying the screen apparatus; a vibratory separator with such a screen apparatus; and a vibratory separator or shaker with energizable identification apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Scott, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Clive Chemo Lam, Manfred H. Worms, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7159654
    Abstract: A member having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave energizable identification apparatus which, in one aspect, is radio frequency identification apparatus with integrated circuit apparatus and antenna apparatus on the exterior of the body, and encasement structure encasing the identification apparatus, the encasement structure, in certain aspects, including one or a plurality of layers of heat resistant material and, in certain aspects, at least one layer of heat resistant material, and methods for producing such a member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventors: Leon P. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Clive C Lam, Manfred H. Worms, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20050230110
    Abstract: A member having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave energizable identification apparatus which, in one aspect, is radio frequency identification apparatus with integrated circuit apparatus and antenna apparatus on the exterior of the body, and encasement structure encasing the identification apparatus, the encasement structure, in certain aspects, including one or a plurality of layers of heat resistant material and, in certain aspects, at least one layer of heat resistant material, and methods for producing such a member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Leon Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Clive Lam, Manfred Worms, Guy McClung
  • Publication number: 20050230109
    Abstract: A member having a body, the body having at least a portion thereof comprising a generally cylindrical portion, the generally cylindrical portion having a circumference, wave energizable identification apparatus with an antenna within and encircling the generally cylindrical portion of the body, and methods to use such a member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy McClung
  • Patent number: 6931748
    Abstract: A system for measuring inner diameter of a tubular, e.g., but not limited to, a riser or a pipe, the system including at least one linear distance measuring device movable through a hollow tubular, a main body also movable through said tubular, the at least one linear distance measuring device mounted on the main body, and the at least one linear distance measuring device for producing a measurement signal indicative of a measurement of inner diameter of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventors: Clive Chemo Lam, Manfred Hermann Worms, Helmut Wolfgang Knapwost, Bernd Helmut Dobberstein, Reinhold Kammann, Matthias Detlef Janssen
  • Publication number: 20040016139
    Abstract: A system for measuring inner diameter of a tubular, e.g., but not limited to, a riser or a pipe, the system including at least one linear distance measuring device movable through a hollow tubular, a main body also movable through said tubular, the at least one linear distance measuring device mounted on the main body, and the at least one linear distance measuring device for producing a measurement signal indicative of a measurement of inner diameter of the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Clive Chemo Lam, Manfred Hermann Worms, Helmut Wolfgang Knapwost, Bernd Helmut Dobberstein, Reinhold Kammann, Matthias Detlef Janssen
  • Patent number: 5442287
    Abstract: A testing method and apparatus detects magnetic discontinuities in a sample of magnetizable material. The apparatus may include an electric motor, a transmission, driven transport wheels, and non-driven transport wheels. Further, the apparatus includes a magnetizing device for inducing a magnetic field in the sample. A sensor unit detects magnetic stray flux from the magnetic field induced in the sample and converts the detected magnetic stray flux into a signal for processing by a signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Tuboscope Vetco (Deutschland) GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhold Kammann, Helmut Knapwost, Manfred Worms, Helgo Deeg