Patents by Inventor Billy Ray Bain

Billy Ray Bain 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).

  • Method and apparatus for supporting casing string from mobile offshore platform
    Patent number: 5667013
    Abstract: A well support structure for supporting a casing string from an offshore production platform includes a clamp sized to surround an upper portion of the sidewall of the outer casing or conductor, with the clamp mounted to a carriage to enable the clamp to be moved in at least two transverse directions to position the clamp adjacent the upper end of the string to provide the sole support for the casing string when the carriage and clamp are securing in position relative to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: Billy Ray Bain