Patents by Inventor Derek PATTERSON, JR.

Derek PATTERSON, JR. 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).

  • GROUND HANDLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180128065
    Abstract: A ground handling system includes a main skid. The main skid has a main skid frame that includes a main tubular handling cradle. The main skid also includes a catwalk mechanically coupled to the main skid frame. In addition, the ground handling system includes a secondary skid mechanically coupled to the main skid. The second skid includes a second skid frame that includes a second tubular handling cradle. The second skid also includes a second catwalk mechanically coupled to the secondary skid frame. Tubulars may be transferred from the second tubular handling cradle to the main tubular handling cradle. The main skid further may include a pipe treatment carriage slidably coupled to the main skid frame and supporting one or more of a cleaning canister, doping canister, roller clamp, or tire clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Ashish GUPTA, Derek PATTERSON, JR.
  • DRILLING RIG STAIR TOWER WITH INTEGRATED UTILITY LINES AND CABLE TRAY
    Publication number: 20170362901
    Abstract: A stair tower for a drilling rig is disclosed, the stair tower including a frame, one or more stair flights and platforms positioned within and mechanically coupled to the frame, and a cable tray pivotably coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Ashish GUPTA, Derek PATTERSON, JR., Ryan HAUSE, Padira REDDY