Patents by Inventor James F. Ordway

James F. Ordway 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).

  • Dual bushing centralizer
    Patent number: 4377213
    Abstract: A dual bushing centralizer is provided for a rock drill. The one bushing is provided for stabilizing the rock bit and a second bushing is provided which stabilizes the drill rod. An elastomeric stinger encapsulates both bushings and also provides a noise reduction seal around the drilled hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Bailey, James F. Ordway
  • Drilling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4194579
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus including improved means for drill string manipulation for effecting an improved method of drill steel breakout and disassembly.This is a continuation, division, of application Ser. No. 712,622, filed Aug. 9, 1976.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Bailey, James F. Ordway
  • Drilling apparatus
    Patent number: 4102414
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus adapted to have a drill string releasably secured thereto and including improved means for selectively locking such a drill string against axial rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1978
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Bailey, James F. Ordway
  • Drill steel
    Patent number: 3966341
    Abstract: A drill steel of the type employed in rock drilling and more particularly a drill steel having improved stress distribution and relief means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Bailey, James F. Ordway
  • Centralizer control
    Patent number: 3933208
    Abstract: An automatic control system for an adjustable, power operated drill string centralizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Bailey, David C. Langevin, James F. Ordway