Patents by Inventor Enrique Abarca
Enrique Abarca 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: 10549293Abstract: A pipe doping system for applying pipe dope to the external threads of a pin end member may comprise a pump fluidly coupled to a dope-containing reservoir and a dope manifold, the pump positioned to pump pipe dope from the reservoir to the dope manifold; an ejector coupled to the dope manifold and positioned to supply a fixed volume of pipe dope from the dope manifold to a dope distribution line; a dope applicator, the dope applicator fluidly coupled to a dope distribution line positioned to deposit pipe dope on the external threads, the dope applicator being located apart from the ejector and including a nozzle positioned to receive a flow of pipe dope from the dope distribution line and apply the pipe dope onto the threaded connection. The system may include a power source to increase the pressure of the pipe dope as it is dispensed by the ejector.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: NABORS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher Magnuson, Enrique Abarca
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Patent number: 10487592Abstract: A land-based drilling rig includes a plurality of columns. Each of the columns is a polyhedron having a square base or is cylindrical. The land-based drilling rig further includes a drill rig floor coupled to the plurality of columns. The land-based drilling rig also includes a mast, the mast mechanically coupled to the drill rig floor.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC.Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Enrique Abarca
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Publication number: 20190338600Abstract: A land-based drilling rig includes a plurality of columns. Each of the columns is a polyhedron having a square base or is cylindrical. The land-based drilling rig further includes a drill rig floor coupled to the plurality of columns. The land-based drilling rig also includes a mast, the mast mechanically coupled to the drill rig floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Ashish GUPTA, Enrique ABARCA
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Patent number: 10358877Abstract: A land-based drilling rig includes a drill rig floor, the drill rig floor including a V-door, a side of the drill rig floor having the V-door defining a V-door side of the drill rig floor and an opposite V-door side of the drill rig floor opposite the V-door side of the drill rig floor. The land-based drilling rig also includes a mast, the mast mechanically coupled to the drill rig floor. Further, the land-based drilling rig includes at least four support bases, each support base coupled to the drill rig floor by a telescoping support arm, the support base and telescoping arm forming a support, wherein the support bases are square or cylindrical.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC.Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Enrique Abarca
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Patent number: 10214970Abstract: A land-based drilling rig includes a drill rig floor, the drill rig floor including a V-door, a side of the drill rig floor having the V-door defining a V-door side of the drill rig floor and an opposite V-door side of the drill rig floor opposite the V-door side of the drill rig floor. The land-based drilling rig also includes a mast, the mast mechanically coupled to the drill rig floor. Further, the land-based drilling rig includes at least four support bases, each support base coupled to the drill rig floor by a telescoping support arm, the support base and telescoping arm forming a support, wherein the support bases are square or cylindrical.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC.Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Enrique Abarca
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Patent number: 10151153Abstract: An interlock pipe joint includes a first and second tubular member. In some embodiments, an interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a stepped interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a twist-lock box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In some embodiments, an external or internal bushing is provided. In a method of operation, the first tubular member is inserted into the second tubular member by an axial insertion followed by a rotation to lock the pipe joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: NABORS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Chris Magnuson, Enrique Abarca
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Publication number: 20170268298Abstract: An interlock pipe joint includes a first and second tubular member. In some embodiments, an interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a stepped interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a twist-lock box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In some embodiments, an external or internal bushing is provided. In a method of operation, the first tubular member is inserted into the second tubular member by an axial insertion followed by a rotation to lock the pipe joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Chris MAGNUSON, Enrique ABARCA
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Publication number: 20170209889Abstract: An apparatus and associated methods for an automated pipe doping apparatus. The apparatus may include a pump fluidly coupled to a reservoir and a dope manifold, the pump positioned to pump pipe dope from the reservoir to the dope manifold; an ejector coupled to the dope manifold, the ejector positioned to supply a fixed volume of pipe dope from the dope manifold to a dope distribution line; and a pipe dope applicator, the pipe dope applicator fluidly coupled to the dope distribution line positioned to deposit pipe dope on a threaded connection. In some embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a fan-pattern nozzle. In other embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a mold-type applicator. In other embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a brush-type applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Christopher MAGNUSON, Enrique ABARCA
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Patent number: 9695649Abstract: An interlock pipe joint includes a first and second tubular member. In some embodiments, an interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a stepped interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a twist-lock box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In some embodiments, an external or internal bushing is provided. In a method of operation, the first tubular member is inserted into the second tubular member by an axial insertion followed by a rotation to lock the pipe joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: NABORS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Chris Magnuson, Enrique Abarca
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Patent number: 9643206Abstract: An apparatus and associated methods for a pipe doping apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a pump fluidly coupled to a reservoir and a dope manifold, the pump positioned to pump pipe dope from the reservoir to the dope manifold. The automated pipe doping apparatus may include an ejector coupled to the dope manifold, where the ejector positioned to supply a fixed volume of pipe dope from the dope manifold to a dope distribution line. The automated pipe doping apparatus may also include a pipe dope applicator, the pipe dope applicator fluidly coupled to the dope distribution line positioned to deposit pipe dope on a threaded connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: NABORS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Chris Magnuson, Enrique Abarca
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Publication number: 20150096764Abstract: An interlock pipe joint includes a first and second tubular member. In some embodiments, an interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a stepped interrupted thread box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In other embodiments, a twist-lock box and pin make up the interlock pipe joint. In some embodiments, an external or internal bushing is provided. In a method of operation, the first tubular member is inserted into the second tubular member by an axial insertion followed by a rotation to lock the pipe joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Chris MAGNUSON, Enrique ABARCA
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Publication number: 20150086718Abstract: An apparatus and associated methods for an automated pipe doping apparatus. The apparatus may include a pump fluidly coupled to a reservoir and a dope manifold, the pump positioned to pump pipe dope from the reservoir to the dope manifold; an ejector coupled to the dope manifold, the ejector positioned to supply a fixed volume of pipe dope from the dope manifold to a dope distribution line; and a pipe dope applicator, the pipe dope applicator fluidly coupled to the dope distribution line positioned to deposit pipe dope on a threaded connection. In some embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a fan-pattern nozzle. In other embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a mold-type applicator. In other embodiments, the pipe dope applicator may be a brush-type applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Chris MAGNUSON, Enrique ABARCA
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Publication number: 20130345788Abstract: A vascular implant delivery device is disclosed and can include a body and a syringe attachment formed in the body. Further, the device can include an outer sheath extending from the body. The outer sheath can include a distal end that can be configured to receive a vascular implant. The device can also include at least three implant support structures that can extend radially inward from the distal end of the outer sheath. The implant support structures can be configured to support and guide a vascular implant moving through the outer sheath. Additionally, the device can include an inner carrier catheter slidably disposed within the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Enrique Abarca
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Patent number: 8518099Abstract: A vascular implant delivery device is disclosed and can include a body and a syringe attachment formed in the body. Further, the device can include an outer sheath extending from the body. The outer sheath can include a distal end that can be configured to receive a vascular implant. The device can also include at least three implant support structures that can extend radially inward from the distal end of the outer sheath. The implant support structures can be configured to support and guide a vascular implant moving through the outer sheath. Additionally, the device can include an inner carrier catheter slidably disposed within the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Enrique Abarca
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Publication number: 20100318175Abstract: A vascular graft prosthesis comprising a tubular member having a luminal wall defining a lumen and an inner luminal diameter; and means for non-invasively constricting at least a portion of the luminal wall to reduce the inner luminal diameter and reduce a volumetric flow rate through the tubular member at the site of implantation of the vascular graft prosthesis, and during normal operating conditions, the means for constricting being operable to therefore facilitate an increase in a volumetric flow rate through the target limb to treat various symptoms manifesting themselves as a result of the implanted graft prosthesis, such as those resulting from an arteriovenous graft access and indicative of Steal syndrome.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Abarca, Andrzej J. Chanduszko
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Publication number: 20090099636Abstract: A vascular implant delivery device is disclosed and can include a body and a syringe attachment formed in the body. Further, the device can include an outer sheath extending from the body. The outer sheath can include a distal end that can be configured to receive a vascular implant. The device can also include at least three implant support structures that can extend radially inward from the distal end of the outer sheath. The implant support structures can be configured to support and guide a vascular implant moving through the outer sheath. Additionally, the device can include an inner carrier catheter slidably disposed within the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: C.R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Enrique Abarca