Patents by Inventor Alan S. Richardson

Alan S. Richardson 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).

  • Direct modular top drive with pipe handler module and methods
    Patent number: 8839884
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat Küttel, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk
  • DIRECT MODULAR TOP DRIVE WITH PIPE HANDLER MODULE AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130299247
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Beat KÜTTEL, Randall S. PYRCH, Faisal J. YOUSEF, Alan S. RICHARDSON, Greg KOSTIUK
  • Modular top drive lubrication system and methods
    Patent number: 8499858
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat Küttel, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk
  • MODULAR TOP DRIVE LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120160570
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat KUTTEL, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk
  • Modular top drive lubrication system and methods
    Patent number: 8151909
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat Küttel, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk
  • MODULAR TOP DRIVE LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110073375
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat KUTTEL, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk
  • Modular top drive
    Patent number: 7828085
    Abstract: A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Beat Kuttel, Randall S. Pyrch, Faisal J. Yousef, Alan S. Richardson, Greg Kostiuk