Patents by Inventor Hugo Brown
Hugo Brown 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: 9598914Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to cut a control line and/or to run a control line on a rig may include a movable cutting apparatus to cut a control line, a load transfer member to engage a control line, a load measuring device to measure a load imparted to a load transfer member, and a drive member to engage and drive a control line. The apparatuses and methods may be used with a control line positioning apparatus, a pipe engaging apparatus, and/or may be used by themselves.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Frank's International, LLCInventor: Dougal Hugo Brown
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Patent number: 9284792Abstract: An apparatus to attach a control line to a tubular member, in which the apparatus includes a control line arm having a first control line guide coupled thereto, and a base having a second control line guide coupled thereto, with the control line arm coupled to the base and movable with respect to the base. The control line arm may be movable between a raised position and a collapsed position with respect to the base, and the control line arm may be at least one of slidably coupled and rotatably coupled to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Charles Michael Webre, Brian David Begnaud, Mark Stephen Sibille, Dougal Hugo Brown
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Patent number: 8985201Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus to inhibit rotation within a drilling rig. The apparatus may include a first member connected to a first component of the drilling rig, and a second member connected to the first member and connected to a second component of the drilling rig, the second component configured to move vertically with respect to the first component. The first member is configured to move vertically with respect to the second member and the first member and the second member substantially inhibit rotation between each other. The apparatus may include a rotational adjustment system, in which the rotational adjustment system is used to connect with one of the components of the drilling rig.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Frank's International, LLCInventors: Brian David Begnaud, Charles Michael Webre, Adam Gerard Pelletier, Dougal Hugo Brown, Tom Adrian Banger, Peter John Lovegrove
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Publication number: 20140231076Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to cut a control line and/or to run a control line on a rig may include a movable cutting apparatus to cut a control line, a load transfer member to engage a control line, a load measuring device to measure a load imparted to a load transfer member, and a drive member to engage and drive a control line. The apparatuses and methods may be used with a control line positioning apparatus, a pipe engaging apparatus, and/or may be used by themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventor: Dougal Hugo Brown
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Patent number: 8678088Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to cut a control line and/or to run a control line on a rig may include a movable cutting apparatus to cut a control line, a load transfer member to engage a control line, a load measuring device to measure a load imparted to a load transfer member, and a drive member to engage and drive a control line. The apparatuses and methods may be used with a control line positioning apparatus, a pipe engaging apparatus, and/or may be used by themselves.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventor: Dougal Hugo Brown
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Publication number: 20140054046Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus to inhibit rotation within a drilling rig. The apparatus may include a first member connected to a first component of the drilling rig, and a second member connected to the first member and connected to a second component of the drilling rig, the second component configured to move vertically with respect to the first component. The first member is configured to move vertically with respect to the second member and the first member and the second member substantially inhibit rotation between each other. The apparatus may include a rotational adjustment system, in which the rotational adjustment system is used to connect with one of the components of the drilling rig.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Brian David Begnaud, Charles Michael Webre, Adam Gerard Pelletier, Dougal Hugo Brown, Tom Adrian Banger, Peter John Lovegrove
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Patent number: 8573329Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus to inhibit rotation within a drilling rig. The apparatus may include a first member connected to a first component of the drilling rig, and a second member connected to the first member and connected to a second component of the drilling rig, the second component configured to move vertically with respect to the first component. The first member is configured to move vertically with respect to the second member and the first member and the second member substantially inhibit rotation between each other. The apparatus may include a rotational adjustment system, in which the rotational adjustment system is used to connect with one of the components of the drilling rig.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Brian David Begnaud, Charles Michael Webre, Adam Gerard Pelletier, Dougal Hugo Brown, Tom Adrian Banger, Peter John Lovegrove
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Patent number: 8316930Abstract: A hydraulic connector to provide a fluidic connection between a fluid supply and a downhole tubular, the connector comprising: a body; an engagement assembly comprising an extendable portion selectively extendable from the body, the engagement assembly being configured to extend and retract a seal assembly disposed at a distal end of the extendable portion into and from a proximal end of the downhole tubular; and a valve assembly operable between an open position and a closed position, the valve assembly being configured to: allow a fluid to communicate between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular through the seal assembly when in the open position; and prevent fluid communication between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular when in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignees: Pilot Drilling Control Limited, Frank's International, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Clubb, Dougal Hugo Brown, Alan Payne, Stuart Card, George Swietlik, Robert Large, Burney J. Latiolais
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Patent number: 8225875Abstract: A control line positioning apparatus (10) comprising a retainer arm (30), having a control line retainer thereon, is driven between a removed position with the retainer arm (30) positioned adjacent to a base and adjacent to a rig floor and a raised position with the retainer arm (30) raised by a drive member to a raised position to hold one or more control lines (90) along a portion of the length of a pipe string (80) to facilitate application of a clamp to secure the control lines to the pipe string (80). In one embodiment, the retainer arm (30) may be releasably secured to a docking assembly (50) disposed adjacent to the pipe engaging apparatus and adjacent to a rig floor. In one embodiment, the control line positioning apparatus may comprise an ascending control line pathway (112) comprising a plurality of rolling members to direct one or more control lines to a retainer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.Inventors: Brian David Begnaud, Russell John Ferguson, Dougal Hugo Brown
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Patent number: 8028748Abstract: A control apparatus to receive a tubular member includes a contact member configured to engage the tubular member, and a control mechanism operably coupled to the contact member, wherein the control mechanism is configured to dampen movement of at least one of the tubular member and the contact member as the tubular member engages the contact member.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Frank's International, Inc.Inventors: Burney J. Laitolais, Jr., David Stokes, Dougal Hugo Brown, Jean P. Buytaert
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Publication number: 20110147085Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus to inhibit rotation within a drilling rig. The apparatus may include a first member connected to a first component of the drilling rig, and a second member connected to the first member and connected to a second component of the drilling rig, the second component configured to move vertically with respect to the first component. The first member is configured to move vertically with respect to the second member and the first member and the second member substantially inhibit rotation between each other. The apparatus may include a rotational adjustment system, in which the rotational adjustment system is used to connect with one of the components of the drilling rig.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Brian David Begnaud, Charles Michael Webre, Adam Gerard Pelletier, Dougal Hugo Brown, Tom Adrian Banger, Peter John Lovegrove
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Publication number: 20110147008Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein to cut a control line and/or to run a control line on a rig. The apparatuses may include a movable cutting apparatus to cut a control line, a load transfer member to engage a control line, a load measuring device to measure a load imparted to a load transfer member, and a drive member to engage and drive a control line. The apparatuses and methods may be used with a control line positioning apparatus, a pipe engaging apparatus, and/or may be used by themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventor: Dougal Hugo Brown
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Publication number: 20100206584Abstract: A hydraulic connector to provide a fluidic connection between a fluid supply and a downhole tubular, the connector comprising: a body; an engagement assembly comprising an extendable portion selectively extendable from the body, the engagement assembly being configured to extend and retract a seal assembly disposed at a distal end of the extendable portion into and from a proximal end of the downhole tubular; and a valve assembly operable between an open position and a closed position, the valve assembly being configured to: allow a fluid to communicate between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular through the seal assembly when in the open position; and prevent fluid communication between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular when in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicants: PILOT DRILLING CONTROL LIMITED, FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew Clubb, Dougal Hugo Brown, Alan Payne, Stuart Card, George Swietlik, Robert Large, Burney J. Latiolais
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Publication number: 20090126941Abstract: A control apparatus to receive a tubular member includes a contact member configured to engage the tubular member, and a control mechanism operably coupled to the contact member, wherein the control mechanism is configured to dampen movement of at least one of the tubular member and the contact member as the tubular member engages the contact member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Burney J. Laitolais, JR., David Stokes, Dougal Hugo Brown, Jean P. Buytaert
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Publication number: 20090114399Abstract: An adjustable end stop may selectively include one or more of the following elements: at least one guide member, a collapsible member, a movable assembly, a drive mechanism, and a position adjustment mechanism. The guide member may have the collapsible member and/or movable assembly attached thereto. The collapsible member may be configured to collapse when the end of the tubular member engages the collapsible member in a first direction and resist collapsing when the end of the tubular member engages the collapsible member in a second direction. The movable assembly may be movably attached to the at least one guide member, in which the movable assembly is configured to move along at least a portion of the length of the at least one guide rail. Further, the drive mechanism may be used to selectively position the collapsible member and/or movable assembly along the at least one guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Dougal Hugo Brown, Russell John Ferguson, Joshua Kyle Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20080264650Abstract: A control line positioning apparatus (10) comprising a retainer arm (30), having a control line retainer thereon, is driven between a removed position with the retainer arm (30) positioned adjacent to a base and adjacent to a rig floor and a raised position with the retainer arm (30) raised by a drive member to a raised position to hold one or more control lines (90) along a portion of the length of a pipe string (80) to facilitate application of a clamp to secure the control lines to the pipe string (80). In one embodiment, the retainer arm (30) may be releasably secured to a docking assembly (50) disposed adjacent to the pipe engaging apparatus and adjacent to a rig floor. In one embodiment, the control line positioning apparatus may comprise an ascending control line pathway (112) comprising a plurality of rolling members to direct one or more control lines to a retainer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW & RENTAL TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Brian David Begnaud, Russell John Ferguson, Dougal Hugo Brown
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Publication number: 20030136078Abstract: A method of insulating a building having a frame construction wherein the wall of said building comprises an outer cladding layer, a cavity, and a load bearing frame, said method comprising the step of introducing into said cavity an insulating membrane comprising: (i) a reflective layer; and (ii) a breathable textile layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Hugo Brown, Rudal Belanyl