Patents by Inventor James R. Cirone

James R. Cirone 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: 10125512
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in one or more embodiments, relates to a well servicing rig having a mast having a racking board, a base supporting the mast, and a stabilization system configured to secure the rig against wind loading. The stabilization system may include a pair of front outriggers, a pair of rear outriggers, a pair of racking board supports coupled to the rear outriggers, and a pair of internal guylines extending between the racking board and the racking board supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Blaine A. Allen, Jay D. Furnish, James R. Cirone, Michael R. Zemanek
  • Publication number: 20170335589
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in one or more embodiments, relates to a well servicing rig having a mast having a racking board, a base supporting the mast, and a stabilization system configured to secure the rig against wind loading. The stabilization system may include a pair of front outriggers, a pair of rear outriggers, a pair of racking board supports coupled to the rear outriggers, and a pair of internal guylines extending between the racking board and the racking board supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Blaine A. Allen, Jay D. Furnish, James R. Cirone, Michael R. Zemanek
  • Patent number: 8006751
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover rig is disclosed. The work platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a unique support structure and automated positioning system for positioning the work platform at the desired height above the wellhead equipment. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a specialized automated “pinning” system that secures the work platform at the desired height. Additionally, the present invention utilizes one or more support cylinders to position and support the work platform in the horizontal position over the wellhead equipment. The automated positioning and pinning system of the present invention is a unique system that significantly reduces the time required to position the work platform of a mobile workover rig in the operating position, as well as significantly reduces the risk of injury to rig personnel assisting in the positioning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: National-Oilwell, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Lambert, James C. Garrett, Kenneth L. Cambern, Joel M. Ferland, Jay D. Furnish, Donald W. Johnson, Michael R. Zemanek, James R. Cirone, Calvin R. Blankenship
  • Patent number: 7546869
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover rig is disclosed. The work platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a unique support structure and automated positioning system for positioning the work platform at the desired height above the wellhead equipment. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a specialized automated “pinning” system that secures the work platform at the desired height. Additionally, the present invention utilizes one or more support cylinders to position and support the work platform in the horizontal position over the wellhead equipment. The automated positioning and pinning system of the present invention is a unique system that significantly reduces the time required to position the work platform of a mobile workover rig in the operating position, as well as significantly reduces the risk of injury to rig personnel assisting in the positioning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: National-Oilwell, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Lambert, James C. Garrett, Kenneth L. Cambern, Joel M. Ferland, Jay D. Furnish, Donald W. Johnson, Michael R. Zemanek, James R. Cirone, Calvin Blankenship
  • Patent number: 7293607
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover rig is disclosed. The work platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a unique support structure and automated positioning system for positioning the work platform at the desired height above the wellhead equipment. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a specialized automated “pinning” system that secures the work platform at the desired height. Additionally, the present invention utilizes one or more support cylinders to position and support the work platform in the horizontal position over the wellhead equipment. The automated positioning and pinning system of the present invention is a unique system that significantly reduces the time required to position the work platform of a mobile workover rig in the operating position, as well as significantly reduces the risk of injury to rig personnel assisting in the positioning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: National-Oilwell, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Lambert, James C. Garrett, Kenneth L. Cambern, Joel M. Ferland, Jay D. Furnish, Donald W. Johnson, Michael R. Zemanek, James R. Cirone, Calvin Blankenship