Patents by Inventor William D. Harbour, Jr.

William D. Harbour, Jr. 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).

  • Remote mud pump control apparatus
    Patent number: 4595343
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the operation of drilling or completion fluid pumps and a choke is disclosed. Control over the drilling or completion fluid pump can be independent of control of the choke. Control over the drilling fluid pump can be transferred to the choke control location. Pneumatic and electrical networks suitable for use with engine driven and electrically powered rigs are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Baker Drilling Equipment Company
    Inventors: Steven R. Thompson, William D. Harbour, Jr.