Patents by Inventor Graeme Reynolds

Graeme Reynolds 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).

  • Patent number: 8607879
    Abstract: A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20060201681
    Abstract: A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20060201682
    Abstract: A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20060201683
    Abstract: A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20060180313
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of offshore subsea oil and gas drilling and production operations. Specifically the invention relates to a hydraulically and/or mechanically driven junction plate actuator suitable for use in connecting and/or disconnecting a dynamic junction box half to a fixed junction box assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20060037758
    Abstract: A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds
  • Patent number: 6419277
    Abstract: A marine riser segment which includes a riser joint having a threaded coupling at each end and flanges disposed on an exterior of the joint. Each of the flanges is coupled to the joint by a bearing. The flanges including openings therein for auxiliary conduits, so that the conduit joint is connectible to another such joint by relative rotation of corresponding ones of the threaded couplings, while the flanges remain rotationally fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Hydril Company
    Inventor: Graeme Reynolds