Patents by Inventor Wilson Andrew Leblanc, Jr.

Wilson Andrew Leblanc, 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).

  • Heavy load carry slips and method
    Patent number: 7398833
    Abstract: A tubular handling device. The device includes a plurality of slips, and wherein the slips have an arcuate inner face that has a longitudinally disposed slot and a ledge therein. The device further comprises an insert having a shoulder that is configured to fit within the ledge, and wherein the insert is capable of transferring a load from the shoulder to the ledge. In one preferred embodiment, the outer portion of the slips have a taper of greater than 11 degrees and a complementary bowl insert is provided that has a matching taper. A method of handling tubular members on a drilling rig is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Access Oil Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Stewart Ramey, Wilson Andrew Leblanc, Jr.
  • Heavy load carry slips and method
    Patent number: 7134531
    Abstract: A tubular handling device. The device includes a plurality of slips, and wherein the slips have an arcuate inner face that has a longitudinally disposed slot and a ledge therein. The device further comprises an insert having a shoulder that is configured to fit within the ledge, and wherein the insert is capable of transferring a load from the shoulder to the ledge. In one preferred embodiment, the outer portion of the slips have a taper of greater than 11 degrees and a complementary bowl insert is provided that has a matching taper. A method of handling tubular members on a drilling rig is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Access Oil Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Stewart Ramey, Wilson Andrew Leblanc, Jr.