Patents by Inventor Antonio Thomas

Antonio Thomas 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).

  • Patent number: 10025889
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for characterizing a threaded coupling such as between two tubular members, e.g., casing segments employed in the field of oil and gas recovery. In one embodiment, a virtual model of the coupling is generated, and the virtual model is re-arranged to simulate plastic deformation of at least part of the coupling. The re-arranged model is analyzed to derive a stress/strain distribution of the coupling subject to subsequent loading, and an SAF (stress amplification factor) is determined from the analysis that reflects the effect of cyclic loading of the coupling. The method facilitates a thorough assessment of the performance of the coupling in fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: VETCO GRAY, LLC
    Inventors: Micah Antonio Thomas, Jr., Jeffrey Allen Raynal, Thomas Lowell Steen, Joseph William Pallini, Xichang Zhang, Baozhi Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150127308
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for characterizing a threaded coupling such as between two tubular members, e.g., casing segments employed in the field of oil and gas recovery. In one embodiment, a virtual model of the coupling is generated, and the virtual model is re-arranged to simulate plastic deformation of at least part of the coupling. The re-arranged model is analyzed to derive a stress/strain distribution of the coupling subject to subsequent loading, and an SAF (stress amplification factor) is determined from the analysis that reflects the effect of cyclic loading of the coupling. The method facilitates a thorough assessment of the performance of the coupling in fatigue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Micah Antonio Thomas, JR., Jeffrey Allen Raynal, Thomas Lowell Steen, Joseph William Pallini, Xichang Zhang, Baozhi Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150101158
    Abstract: A jewelry article includes a body, a ring, and clasps. The body has first and second ends. The ring is disposed on the first end of the body, and the clasps are disposed on the body between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Antonio Thomas