Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Harper

Thomas M. Harper 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).

  • Reinforced cup for use with a pig or other downhole tool
    Patent number: 8356377
    Abstract: A reinforced cup for use on downhole devices is disclosed. The reinforced cup is comprised of a cylindrical metal sleeve. Surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the metal sleeve is a flexible mesh cage comprised of a plurality of woven wire strands. A resilient cover is formed around the metal sleeve and flexible mesh cage so that the metal sleeve and flexible mesh fabric are encased by the resilient cover. The flexible mesh cage serves to reinforce the resilient cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Full Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Harper
  • Reinforced Cup for Use with a Pig or Other Downhole Tool
    Publication number: 20110277255
    Abstract: A reinforced cup for use on downhole devices is disclosed. The reinforced cup is comprised of a cylindrical metal sleeve. Surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the metal sleeve is a flexible mesh cage comprised of a plurality of woven wire strands. A resilient cover is formed around the metal sleeve and flexible mesh cage so that the metal sleeve and flexible mesh fabric are encased by the resilient cover. The flexible mesh cage serves to reinforce the resilient cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas M. Harper