Patents by Inventor Calvin Vinal Norton

Calvin Vinal Norton 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: 9476265
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Friede Goldman United, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Publication number: 20140205417
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Friede Goldman United, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Patent number: 8696289
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Friede Goldman United, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Publication number: 20120243965
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Friede Goldman United, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Patent number: 8215888
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Friede Goldman United, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Publication number: 20110091304
    Abstract: A cartridge of tubulars may be removably positioned with a carriage, and the carriage may move the cartridge transversely, vertically, and/or rotationally to roll tubulars on an adjacent tubular receiving member using only gravity from a selected tier of tubulars without human contact. A single trolley disposed with the tubular receiving member both pushes and pulls tubulars toward or away from the drilling deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Friede & Goldman Marketing B.V.
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Tetley, Daniel B. Holsberg, Calvin Vinal Norton
  • Patent number: 6701861
    Abstract: A semi-submersible floating production vessel which has a ring pontoon. Three main columns extend upwardly from corners of the pontoon and three secondary, minor columns. extend upwardly from centers of the triangle sides. The columns are surrounded with fenders for protecting the columns from impact with floating bodies. The columns support an open frame deck, on which production modules are positioned. The vessel is adapted for semi-permanent mooring with pre-tensioned mooring lines that are attached to swivel padeyes secured on the main columns below the water line. Production and export risers are connected to the vessel below the water line. Compressed air ballast system allows selective emptying of ballast compartments located in the ring pontoon and eliminates the need for a conventional pump room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Friede & Goldman, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joe Wayne Key, Paul Ray Geiger, Sr., Calvin Vinal Norton, Robert Edward Clague
  • Publication number: 20030205189
    Abstract: A semi-submersible floating production vessel which has a ring pontoon. Three main columns extend upwardly from corners of the pontoon and three secondary, minor columns extend upwardly from centers of the triangle sides. The columns are surrounded with fenders for protecting the columns from impact with floating bodies. The columns support an open frame deck, on which production modules are positioned. The vessel is adapted for semi-permanent mooring with pre-tensioned mooring lines that are attached to swivel padeyes secured on the main columns below the water line. Production and export risers are connected to the vessel below the water line. Compressed air ballast system allows selective emptying of ballast compartments located in the ring pontoon and eliminates the need for a conventional pump room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Joe Wayne Key, Paul Ray Geiger, Calvin Vinal Norton, Robert Edward Clague