Patents by Inventor Edward J. Thornton

Edward J. Thornton 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).

  • Storage slots for digital radiographic detectors
    Patent number: 11324464
    Abstract: A mobile radiography apparatus includes a moveable transport frame and an adjustable support arm attached thereto to support an x-ray source. At least one digital detector storage slot in the transport frame is configured to receive and to controllably lower at least one portable radiographic detector into the slot at a controlled speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Thornton, III, Todd R. Minnigh
  • STORAGE SLOTS FOR DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC DETECTORS
    Publication number: 20210022696
    Abstract: A mobile radiography apparatus includes a moveable transport frame and an adjustable support arm attached thereto to support an x-ray source. At least one digital detector storage slot in the transport frame is configured to receive and to controllably lower at least one portable radiographic detector into the slot at a controlled speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Edward J. THORNTON, III, Todd R. MINNIGH
  • Casing hanger lockdown tools
    Patent number: 10392883
    Abstract: Various tools for locking components in place within a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a lockdown tool (32) having an inner body (40), an outer body (42) coupled to the inner body, and a locking mechanism (44) carried by the inner body. The locking mechanism can be selectively engaged by moving the outer body with respect to the inner body to secure the lockdown tool to the wellhead housing (60). Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Thornburrow, Edward J. Thornton
  • Casing hanger lockdown tools
    Patent number: 9598928
    Abstract: Various tools for locking components in place within a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a lockdown tool having an inner body, an outer body coupled to the inner body, and a locking mechanism carried by the inner body. The locking mechanism can be selectively engaged by moving the outer body with respect to the inner body to secure the lockdown tool to the wellhead housing. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Thornburrow, Edward J. Thornton
  • CASING HANGER LOCKDOWN TOOLS
    Publication number: 20170016294
    Abstract: Various tools for locking components in place within a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a lockdown tool (32) having an inner body (40), an outer body (42) coupled to the inner body, and a locking mechanism (44) carried by the inner body. The locking mechanism can be selectively engaged by moving the outer body with respect to the inner body to secure the lockdown tool to the wellhead housing (60). Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Thornburrow, Edward J. Thornton
  • CASING HANGER LOCKDOWN TOOLS
    Publication number: 20150285018
    Abstract: Various tools for locking components in place within a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a lockdown tool having an inner body, an outer body coupled to the inner body, and a locking mechanism carried by the inner body. The locking mechanism can be selectively engaged by moving the outer body with respect to the inner body to secure the lockdown tool to the wellhead housing. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Edward T. Thornburrow, Edward J. Thornton