Patents by Inventor Guy L. McClung

Guy L. McClung 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: 20090223200
    Abstract: A link member (e.g. a chain link or an elevator link) having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave-energizable apparatus (one or more) on the link body, and, in one aspect, a wrap or wraps securing the wave-energizable apparatus to the link. 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 and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan Kinert, Leon Ellison, Rheinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. Mcclung, III
  • Patent number: 7581647
    Abstract: A shale shaker (10) or vibratory separator which, in one aspect, has a base (22), vibration isolation apparatus on the base (22), a basket (12), mount apparatus (16) for mounting the basket on the base (22), and at least one of the base (22), basket (12), and the mount apparatus (16) made of, encased in, or coated with composite material which, in certain aspects, is all or part flexible composite material; and methods of using such separators and shakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Newton Grichar, Kenneth Wayne Seyffert, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090208295
    Abstract: A riser having a riser body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and two spaced-apart ends, at least one identification assembly on the riser body, the identification assembly having an assembly body and a wave energizable apparatus in the body, the assembly body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a channel therethrough in which is positioned part of the riser body, the assembly body releasably secured on the riser body, and the wave energizable apparatus positioned within the assembly body. 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 and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan Kinert, Leon Ellison, Rheinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090205820
    Abstract: An item (e.g. a drill bit) handling method, the item for use in a well operation, the method including producing information about an item used for a specific well task, the information including design information and intended use information, producing an item identification specific to the item, associating the information with the item identification producing thereby an information package, installing the information package in at least one wave-energizable apparatus, and applying the at least one wave-energizable apparatus to the item. 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 and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: William L. Koederitz, Michael N. Porche, Graham R. Watson, Aaron C. Cooke, Leon Ellison, Rheinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7571817
    Abstract: A vibratory separator (in one aspect, a shale shaker) and methods for using it, the separator in certain aspects having a base, a basket movably mounted on the base, screen apparatus on the basket, material flowing onto the screen apparatus for treatment, at least a portion of the screen apparatus not inclined downhill (e.g. said portion horizontal or uphill), electromagnetic vibratory apparatus connected to the basket for vibrating the basket and the screen apparatus, driving apparatus for driving the electromagnetic vibratory apparatus, and control apparatus (on-site and/or remote) for controlling the driving apparatus and the electromagnetic vibratory apparatus; the material, in one aspect, being drilling fluid material with solids therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Scott, George E. Smith, Lyndon Stone, Norman Padolino, Kevin McDonough, Kenneth W. Seyffert, William Koederitz, Mallappa Guggari, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090188675
    Abstract: A rig for wellbore operations which has a rig floor, at least one mat on the rig floor, and energizing apparatus in or on the at least one mat for energizing wave-energizable apparatus on an item movable with respect to the rig. 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 and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Bloom, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7520391
    Abstract: A mount for a screen assembly, a screen assembly with such a mount, and a vibratory separator (e.g., a shale shaker) with such a screen assembly; the mount in certain aspects including a body with an inwardly projecting handle apparatus accessible when the screen assembly with such a mount is located in operation position on a mount structure of a vibratory separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Schulte, Jr., Thomas C. Adams, Kerry Ward, Kenneth Wayne Seyffert, Charles N. Grichar, Vincent D. Leone, Jeffrey E. Walker, David W. Largent, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7484625
    Abstract: A screen apparatus, which in certain aspects is a screen apparatus having a support, screening material on the support, and energizable identification apparatus on (exteriorly, interiorly, and/or within) the support for identifying the screen apparatus; a vibratory separator with such a screen apparatus; and a vibratory separator or shaker with energizable identification apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Scott, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Clive Chemo Lam, Manfred H. Worms, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090020336
    Abstract: A system for facilitating flow of settled solids with drilling fluid from a container, the system including pressure nozzle apparatus with at least one nozzle from which is flowable fluid under pressure, powered rotation apparatus for selectively rotating the pressure nozzle apparatus so that the at least one nozzle is movable within the container as fluid is pumped through the at least one nozzle into the container; and, in one aspect, translation apparatus for moving the pressure nozzle apparatus with respect to the container as fluid under pressure is pumped to the at least one rotating nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Clyde Bohnsack, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20080135230
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in wellbore operations, the apparatus including a main body, two support ears spaced-apart and projecting from the main body, each inner ear part having an inner part, and an outer ear part, the inner part able to support more weight than the outer part; and, in certain aspects, structure for preventing a large support link from being positioned on an outer ear part; the apparatus, in certain aspects, being any of a link adapter, a block adapter, a becket, an elevator, and a drilling hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Wells, James Edward Lynch, Neil Edward West, Guy L. McClung
  • Patent number: 7331469
    Abstract: A vibratory separator having a basket for supporting screen apparatus for treating material, the basket pivotably mounted on a base, vibratory apparatus connected to the basket for vibrating the basket, the material forming a pool on the screen apparatus, and a beach formed on the screen apparatus, measurement apparatus connected to the basket and positioned above the screen apparatus for measuring a distance from the measurement apparatus to a top surface of the pool, control apparatus for controlling and in communication with the measurement apparatus for receiving signals therefrom indicative of said distance, which distance is indicative of pool depth at that location and which correspond to beach extent, and adjustment apparatus controlled by the control apparatus for adjusting angle of the basket, thereby adjusting extent of the beach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Padalino, Eric Scott, Buddy Stone, Kevin McDonough, Kenneth W. Seyffert, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7278540
    Abstract: A vibratory separator having a base, a basket movably mounted on the base and for supporting screen apparatus for treating material introduced into the vibratory separator, the basket on a base and pivotable with respect thereto, vibratory apparatus connected to the basket for vibrating the basket, screen apparatus supported by the basket, the material flowing onto the screen apparatus for treatment, angle adjustment apparatus connected to the basket for adjusting angle of the basket, sensor apparatus for sensing a parameter indicative of basket angle and for providing a signal corresponding to said basket angle, control apparatus for receiving signals from the sensor apparatus and for controlling basket angle based on said signals, the angle adjustment apparatus, in one particular aspect, including a rocker arm assembly with a first pivotable end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyndon Stone, Eric Scott, Norman Padolino, Kevin McDonough, Kenneth W. Seyffert, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7270332
    Abstract: A play activity set including a target at which objects may be directed, a plurality of objects for throwing at the target, the plurality of objects including at least a first object with a first opening therethrough and a second object with a second opening therethrough, in one particular aspect the first opening different in size than the second opening, the target made from box material from at least one box, the target including an upright portion and a first projection projecting from the upright portion, and the first opening and the second opening each sufficient to encompass the first projection when thrown at the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Go-Whiz-It, Inc.
    Inventors: John Michael McClung, Karen Therese McClung, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7216767
    Abstract: A screen mounting basket for a vibratory separator for separating components of material introduced into the basket, the vibratory separator including a collection receptacle beneath the basket, the basket including two opposed spaced-apart side walls having first ends and second ends, the first ends spaced-apart by spaced-apart end walls connected to each of the side walls, a basket bottom between the two spaced-apart side walls, at least one screen assembly positioned vertically in the basket for interceptions material introduced into the basket and for screening said material, and the at least one screen assembly extending from one side wall of the basket to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Schulte, Charles N. Grichar, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7198156
    Abstract: A vibratory separator and a screen mounting basket for a vibratory separator for separating components of material introduced into the basket, the vibratory separator including a collection receptacle beneath the basket, at least one screen assembly mounted in the basket, and at least one dam within the basket for intercepting material introduced into the basket, and for forming a relatively deep pool of material over one or more of the screen assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Schulte, Charles N. Grichar, Richard J. Koch, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7175027
    Abstract: A screen assembly, holding apparatus for it, and a vibratory separator with it, the vibratory separator, in one aspect, for separating components of material introduced thereto, the vibratory separator including a basket, a collection receptacle beneath the basket, a deck on the basket for mounting a screen assembly thereon, the deck having a plurality of deck pins projecting upwardly therefrom, a screen assembly on the deck, the screen assembly including screening material, the screening material having a plurality of openings therethrough suitable for the flow of fluid therethrough, the fluid from the material introduced into the basket, the screening material having a plurality of spaced-apart screen holes therethrough, each screen hole having therein part of one of the deck pins, vibratory apparatus connected to the vibratory separator for vibrating the screen assembly, and holding apparatus for holding the screen assembly on the deck with a part of a deck pin in each screen hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Steven Strong, Thomas C. Adams, Haynes Smith, James Adams, Kenneth W. Seyffert, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7159654
    Abstract: A member having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave energizable identification apparatus which, in one aspect, is radio frequency identification apparatus with integrated circuit apparatus and antenna apparatus on the exterior of the body, and encasement structure encasing the identification apparatus, the encasement structure, in certain aspects, including one or a plurality of layers of heat resistant material and, in certain aspects, at least one layer of heat resistant material, and methods for producing such a member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventors: Leon P. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Clive C Lam, Manfred H. Worms, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7128156
    Abstract: A rig, the rig useful in well operations, the rig having rig structure above the earth, and heat transfer loop apparatus connected to the rig for supplying heat transfer fluid for use on the rig, either from a loop or loops with portion(s) in water or portion(s) in earth, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7107225
    Abstract: A method for guaranteeing a consumer a best price on an item purchased from a vendor in a first transaction at a first price, the method including recording the first price and information identifying the consumer, monitoring the sales price of the item for a predetermined time period after the first transaction, noting any price lower than the first price for the item during the predetermined time period, calculating a money-value difference between the first price and said any price lower than the first price, and refunding to the consumer an amount equal to the money-value difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 7063214
    Abstract: Interconnectible screen assemblies for vibratory separators or shale shakers and methods for manipulating such screen assemblies which, in certain aspects, include a first screen assembly and a second screen assembly positioning at least a portion of the first screen assembly with respect to screen assembly holding apparatus, connecting a second screen assembly to the first screen assembly, and moving the first screen assembly and the second screen assembly together with respect to the screen assembly holding apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Schulte, Jr., Guy L. McClung, III