Patents by Inventor Federico AMEZAGA

Federico AMEZAGA 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).

  • Publication number: 20170211327
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for suppling non-hydraulic power to a tool unit during well operation. A top drive supplies power to a power consumer of the tool unit with a non-hydraulic power supply: a mechanical power coupling from the top drive to the tool unit, a wireless power coupling from the top drive to the tool unit, a local power supply on the tool unit, and/or combinations thereof. The non-hydraulic power supply may be capable of supplying at least 2 kW for at least 10 s. The system may include a fixed gear coupled to the top drive, a slewing ring meshed to the fixed gear, and a revolving gear meshed with the slewing ring and coupled to the tool unit. The slewing ring is configured to transfer rotational force from the fixed gear to the revolving gear, and may be rotated by rotating a torque shaft or actuating the fixed gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Frank WERN, Federico AMEZAGA
  • Publication number: 20170067320
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Aicam ZOUHAIR, Bjoern THIEMANN, Martin LIESS, Frank WERN, John Fielding OWNBY, Christina Karin HEBEBRAND, Federico AMEZAGA
  • Publication number: 20160123094
    Abstract: A portable tong system includes: a power tong; a backup tong; and an adapter. The adapter includes: a main frame having a base for mounting the backup tong; a mount for mounting the main frame to a positioning system; a leveling frame for torsional connection to the power tong; a suspension mounted to the leveling frame for supporting the power tong; a linear actuator for raising and lowering the leveling frame relative to the main frame; and a torsional arrestor torsionally connecting the leveling frame to the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Federico AMEZAGA, Martin HELMS, Martin LIESS
  • Publication number: 20140326467
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a tubular handling tool. The tool may include a base and a ring or sleeve member. The tool may further include an actuation member configured to move or rotate the ring or sleeve member relative to the base. Additionally, the tool may include a clamp or dog member attached to the base. The clamp or dog member is configured to move between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position as the ring or sleeve member moves or rotates relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Karsten HEIDECKE, Federico AMEZAGA, Scott MCINTIRE, Bjoern THIEMANN, John Fielding OWNBY
  • Publication number: 20140318800
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a tubular lifting system for lifting a wellbore tubular includes an outer tubular; an inner tubular disposed in the outer tubular; an annular chamber defined between the inner tubular and the outer tubular; and a tubular piston selectively movable in the annular chamber, wherein the wellbore tubular is connected to the tubular piston and movable thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.
    Inventors: David E. MOUTON, Federico AMEZAGA, Jim HOLLINGSWORTH