Patents by Inventor Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
Christina Karin HEBEBRAND 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).
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Patent number: 11592346Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a multiple range load cell capable of automatically switching measuring range and method for operating the multiple range load cell.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Frank Wern, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Patent number: 11359445Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Rainer Ruehmann, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Publication number: 20210262881Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a multiple range load cell capable of automatically switching measuring range and method for operating the multiple range load cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Frank WERN, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Publication number: 20210040802Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Rainer RUEHMANN, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Patent number: 10711543Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Rainer Ruehmann, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Patent number: 10626683Abstract: A modular top drive system for construction of a wellbore includes an identification reader for automatically identifying tools during operation for rig up and tool exchange. The identification reader may be disposed in one of a tool storage unit, a tool change unit or a top drive unit. Drilling tools, cementing tools and casing tools with one or more identification devices may be used with the modular top drive system. The one or more identification devices may be radio frequency identification devices, barcodes, text tags, micro-controllers, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Christina Karin Hebebrand, Bjoern Thiemann, Martin Liess, Frank Wern, Aicam Zouhair, John Fielding Ownby
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Patent number: 10465457Abstract: A modular top drive system for construction of a wellbore includes an alignment assembly configured to align a tool with a top drive unit to facilitate automatic tool installation during rig up.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Christina Karin Hebebrand, Bjoern Thiemann, Martin Liess, Frank Wern, Aicam Zouhair, John Fielding Ownby
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Patent number: 10465458Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Rainer Ruehmann, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Patent number: 10428602Abstract: A top drive system for use with a tool for handling tubulars on a drilling rig includes a motor unit; a coupling unit that transfers torque to the tool; a torque measurement device (TMD) coupled to at least one of the motor unit, the tool, or the coupling unit, wherein the TMD includes a sensing member coupled to an evaluation unit, wherein the sensing member is configured to measure a magnetostrictive effect and the evaluation unit is configured to calculate a magnitude of the torque reaction force based on the magnetostrictive effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Wern, Bjoern Thiemann, Aicam Zouhair, Martin Liess, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Patent number: 10366507Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical imaging and assessment of tong cassette positioning devices, including identifying a focus area on a tong cassette; optically imaging the focus area with an optical imaging device on a positioning device; and analyzing information from the optical imaging to determine an assessment of the focus area. A system includes: a tong cassette having a focus area; a positioning device having an optical imaging device to image the focus area; and an analyzing device functionally connected to the optical imaging device to receive information therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Federico Amezaga, Christina Karin Hebebrand, Frank Wern
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Patent number: 10309166Abstract: A system includes an accessory tool selected from a group consisting of a casing unit, a cementing unit, and a drilling unit; and a genset mounted to the accessory tool and comprising: a fluid driven motor having an inlet and an outlet for connection to a control swivel of the system; an electric generator connected to the fluid driven motor; a manifold having an inlet for connection to the control swivel and an outlet connected an accessory tool actuator; and a control unit in communication with the electric generator and the manifold and comprising a wireless data link.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Bjoern Thiemann, Frank Wern, John Fielding Ownby, Aicam Zouhair, Martin Liess, Christina Karin Hebebrand
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Publication number: 20190057516Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical imaging and assessment of tong cassette positioning devices, including identifying a focus area on a tong cassette; optically imaging the focus area with an optical imaging device on a positioning device; and analyzing information from the optical imaging to determine an assessment of the focus area. A system includes: a tong cassette having a focus area; a positioning device having an optical imaging device to image the focus area; and an analyzing device functionally connected to the optical imaging device to receive information therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Federico AMEZAGA, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND, Frank WERN
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Publication number: 20180223609Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Rainer RUEHMANN, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Publication number: 20180223610Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for making up a tubular joint. The method includes rotating a first tubular relative to a second tubular to engage the first and second tubulars while measuring a torque between the first and second tubulars, calculating a set point of a relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars using the measured torque, and using the calculated set point with a closed-loop controller to control the relative rotational speed between the first and second tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Rainer RUEHMANN, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Publication number: 20170067303Abstract: A system includes an accessory tool selected from a group consisting of a casing unit, a cementing unit, and a drilling unit; and a genset mounted to the accessory tool and comprising: a fluid driven motor having an inlet and an outlet for connection to a control swivel of the system; an electric generator connected to the fluid driven motor; a manifold having an inlet for connection to the control swivel and an outlet connected an accessory tool actuator; and a control unit in communication with the electric generator and the manifold and comprising a wireless data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Bjoern THIEMANN, Frank WERN, John Fielding OWNBY, Aicam ZOUHAIR, Martin LIESS, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Publication number: 20170067320Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a combined multi-coupler for a top drive. In one embodiment, a combined multi-coupler including a first tubular member having a first axial load profile, a first torque profile, and a first junction member, and a second tubular member having a second axial load profile, a second torque profile, and a second junction member. The engagement of the first tubular member to the second tubular member forms connections between the first and second axial load profiles, the first and second torque profiles, and the first and second junction members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Aicam ZOUHAIR, Bjoern THIEMANN, Martin LIESS, Frank WERN, John Fielding OWNBY, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND, Federico AMEZAGA
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Publication number: 20170051568Abstract: A top drive system for use with a tool for handling tubulars on a drilling rig includes a motor unit; a coupling unit that transfers torque to the tool; a torque measurement device (TMD) coupled to at least one of the motor unit, the tool, or the coupling unit, wherein the TMD includes a sensing member coupled to an evaluation unit, wherein the sensing member is configured to measure a magnetostrictive effect and the evaluation unit is configured to calculate a magnitude of the torque reaction force based on the magnetostrictive effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Frank WERN, Bjoern THIEMANN, Aicam ZOUHAIR, Martin LIESS, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND
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Publication number: 20170044854Abstract: A modular top drive system for construction of a wellbore includes an alignment assembly configured to align a tool with a top drive unit to facilitate automatic tool installation during rig up.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Christina Karin HEBEBRAND, Bjoern THIEMANN, Martin LIESS, Frank WERN, Aicam ZOUHAIR, John Fielding OWNBY
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Publication number: 20170044875Abstract: A modular top drive system for construction of a wellbore includes an identification reader for automatically identifying tools during operation for rig up and tool exchange. The identification reader may be disposed in one of a tool storage unit, a tool change unit or a top drive unit. Drilling tools, cementing tools and casing tools with one or more identification devices may be used with the modular top drive system. The one or more identification devices may be radio frequency identification devices, barcodes, text tags, micro-controllers, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Christina Karin HEBEBRAND, Bjoern THIEMANN, Martin LIESS, Frank WERN, Aicam ZOUHAIR, John Fielding OWNBY