Patents by Inventor Harvey Marks
Harvey Marks 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: 10612323Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Friede & Goldman United B.V.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith, Brendan William Larkin
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Publication number: 20160305204Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicants: Atwood Oceanics, Inc., Friede Goldman United, Ltd.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith, Brendan William Larkin
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Patent number: 9410385Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignees: Friede Goldman United, Ltd., Atwood Oceanics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith, Brendan William Larkin
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Publication number: 20140110174Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicants: Friede Goldman United, Ltd., Atwood Oceanics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith, Brendan William Larkin
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Patent number: 8584773Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignees: Atwood Oceanics, Inc., Friede Goldman United, Ltd.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Publication number: 20120217024Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicants: Friede Goldman United, Ltd., Atwood Oceanics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Patent number: 8186455Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignees: Atwood Oceanics, Inc., Friede Goldman United, Ltd.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Publication number: 20100326672Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicants: ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., FRIEDE GOLDMAN UNITED, LTD.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Patent number: 7802636Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignees: Atwood Oceanics, Inc., Friede Goldman United, Ltd.Inventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Publication number: 20080308190Abstract: Disclosed are a straight cutting torch and a circle cutting attachment that permits a welder to make an arcuate cut and/or a circle in confined places and without a template. Use of the disclosed method and apparatus can reduce preparation time and enhance productivity. The invention discloses using an attachment having a pivot point axis that is parallel to the cutting torch flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Harvey Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20080202812Abstract: A system and method for building and handling oilfield tubular stands while drilling operations are simultaneously and independently occurring with one drilling deck, one derrick, and one rotary system. An offline guided path horizontal to vertical arm lifts and moves in the same plane tubulars stored horizontally on the catwalk and positions the tubulars vertically directly into a preparation hole for assembling and disassembling tubular stands while online drilling operations are simultaneously being conducted. A stand arm lifts and lowers the tubulars into and out of the adjustable preparation hole, and transports the tubulars for storage to an auxiliary tubular racking station in the upper part of the derrick. A bridge racker crane moves tubular stands from the auxiliary tubular racking station to the top drive or another tubular racking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicants: Atwood Oceanics, Inc., OHS Group Limited, Friede & Goldman, LLCInventors: Mark Alan Childers, Brendan William Larkin, Harvey Mark Rich, Barry M. Smith
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Patent number: 5572572Abstract: A telephone configures as a programmable microcomputer (telephone-computer) which operates in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input. The telephone-computer has the overall appearance of a telephone and includes telephone electronics and a microprocessor unit operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory devices, a programmable gate array (PGA) chip which can be initially programmed and then fixed, and enhanced integrity features. The PGA has the capability of being configured to accommodate various types of software which require different hardware Configuration, but without actually reconfiguring the hardware. The telephone-computer delivers data processing capabilities and services through an ordinary telephone instrument via conventional telephone lines with a network host computer which communicates with a vast panoply of service bureaus.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1994Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Kawan, Melvin M. Takata, Alfred S. Samulon, Dilip J. Parekh, Harvey Marks, Douglas W. Caruthers, Carol A. Medine, Truc Nguyen, Lucilla Warren, Leslie Moss, Sarkis A. Merguidijian, Morris L. Tucci, Shan Lee, Jim Vollmer, Leo Ahlin, Lawrence D. Weiss, Leslie Roth, Kenneth Krieger, Marjorie Engber, Edward Chin, Robert Haddock
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Patent number: 5195130Abstract: The present invention relates to a telephone configured as a programmable microcomputer (telephone-computer) which operates in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input. The telephone-computer includes telephone electronics and a microprocessor unit operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory devices, and a programmable gate array (PGA) chip and enhanced integrity features, and has the overall appearance of a telephone. The PGA has the capability of being reconfigured to accommodate various types of softwares which require different hardware configuration, but without actually reconfiguring the hardware. The telephone-computer delivers data processing capabilities and services through an ordinary telephone instrument via conventional telephone lines with a network host computer which communicates with a vast panoply of service bureaus.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1990Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Weiss, Joseph C. Kawan, Leslie Roth, Jim R. Vollmer, Morris L. Tucci, Melvin M. Takata, Alfred S. Samulon, Dilip J. Parekh, Sarkis A. Meguerdijian, Harvey Marks, Shan Lee, Douglas W. Caruthers, Leo Ahlin, Leslie Moss, Kenneth Krieger, Carol A. Medine, Truc Nguyen, Marjorie Engber, Edward Chin, Lucilla K. Warren, Joseph P. Randolph, Robert Haddock
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Patent number: 5008927Abstract: The present invention relates to a programmable microcomputer or microprocessor device with associated memory and telephone circuitry designed to be operated in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input. The microcomputer device of the present invention, which includes the primary microprocessor operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory, has the overall appearance of a telephone. The primary microprocessor of the invention consists of a central processing unit and associated memory and includes enhanced integrity features. The device delivers data processing capabilities and services through an ordinary telephone instrument.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1988Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Weiss, Douglas W. Caruthers, Charles T. Inatomi, Joseph C. Kawan, Shan Lee, Harvey Marks, Sarkis A. Meguerdijan, Dilip J. Parekh, Alfred S. Samulon, Melvin M. Takata, Morris L. Tucci, Jim R. Vollmer
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Patent number: 4991199Abstract: The present invention relates to a programmable microcomputer or microprocessor device with associated memory designed to be operated in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input as augmented by four programmable function keys. The microcomputer device of the present invention, which includes the primary microprocessor operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory, has the overall appearance of a telephone. The primary microprocessor of the invention consists of a central processing unit and associated memory and includes enhanced integrity features.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1988Date of Patent: February 5, 1991Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dilip J. Parekh, Alfred S. Samulon, Melvin M. Takata, Morris L. Tucci, Jim R. Vollmer, Lawrence D. Weiss, Douglas W. Caruthers, Charles T. Inatomi, Joseph C. Kawan, Shan Lee, Harvey Marks, Sarkis A. Meguerdijian