Patents by Inventor Adrian Lachance

Adrian Lachance 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).

  • INDUCTION HEATER AND VAPORIZER
    Publication number: 20220120522
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: ELECTRIC HORSEPOWER INC.
    Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
  • Induction heater and vaporizer
    Patent number: 11215411
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Electric Horsepower Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Folk, Adrian Lachance
  • INDUCTION HEATER AND VAPORIZER
    Publication number: 20180180367
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction heating or vaporization of water, oil, or other fluids. An induction heater system includes a ferrous heat tube, an induction coil extending around the ferrous heat tube, an induction drive, and a controller to regulate the operation of the induction drive or a fluid supply or both, to heat or vaporize the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.
    Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
  • ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATER SYSTEM AND LIGHT TOWER
    Publication number: 20180172266
    Abstract: A portable heater system including a pressurized air source, adapted to convey ambient air through an electric resistance heater, to provide heated breathable air, and a controller adapted to control the electric resistance heater and the pressurized air source. A generator, driven by an internal combustion engine may be provided to power the electric resistance heater and the pressurized air source. The portable heater system may be embodied in a light tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.
    Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
  • INDUCTION HEATER FOR DRILLING CUTTINGS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170254164
    Abstract: An induction heater and materials processing apparatus and method using induction heating and rotary tumbling to heat or heat and dry materials such as drilling cuttings or waste material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Electric Horsepower Inc.
    Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian Lachance
  • Electric winch motor
    Patent number: 7862009
    Abstract: A winch includes an electric motor having a fixed stator, and a cylindrical rotor which rotates about the stator. A drum is affixed to the rotor and carries the cable which is wound or unwound by the winch. The winch may be a drawworks for an oil and gas rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Victory Rig Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Folk, Adrian Lachance
  • FLUID PUMP DRIVE
    Publication number: 20080181798
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for powering a fluid pump used in connection with drilling operations. The apparatus has an electric motor with a rotor that connects directly to the drive means of the fluid pump in a direct drive configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: VICTORY RIG EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert FOLK, Adrian LACHANCE
  • ELECTRIC WINCH MOTOR
    Publication number: 20080116432
    Abstract: A winch includes an electric motor having a fixed stator, and a cylindrical rotor which rotates about the stator. A drum is affixed to the rotor and carries the cable which is wound or unwound by the winch. The winch may be a drawworks for an oil and gas rig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: VICTORY RIG EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Folk, Adrian Lachance