Patents by Inventor John A. Olander

John A. Olander 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).

  • CABLE POSITIONING ASSEMBLY AND PULLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250253628
    Abstract: A cable pulling system and associated method are shown. Examples include positioning joints that allows a pulling boom to move up or down and side to side, while maintaining alignment of a pulling cable between pulleys. Example methods include positioning a pulling boom within a conduit box and pulling an electrical cable through a conduit into the conduit box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Directional drill securing device and method
    Patent number: 12345098
    Abstract: A directional drill securing device and associated methods are shown. Securing devices and methods shown include a plurality of staking devices on a single lateral side of a directional drill. Using examples shown, a lower force is required to drive multiple staking devices than would be needed for a larger staking device of equivalent area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Cable positioning assembly and pulling system
    Patent number: 12288968
    Abstract: A cable pulling system and associated method are shown. Examples include positioning joints that allows a pulling boom to move up or down and side to side, while maintaining alignment of a pulling cable between pulleys. Example methods include positioning a pulling boom within a conduit box and pulling an electrical cable through a conduit into the conduit box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Directional drill vice and method
    Patent number: 12258818
    Abstract: A directional drill vice and associated methods are shown. A directional drill and associated methods are also shown. Examples of directional drill stem configurations include gripping jaws configured with a common jaw pivot. Examples of directional drill stem configurations also include a slot in a vice frame to allow lateral insertion of a drill stem segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PULLING PIPE
    Publication number: 20250035234
    Abstract: A pipe puller system and methods of pipe extraction are shown. In one example a pipe to be replaced is pulled by attaching a pulling force to multiple locations along a length of the pipe. In one example pulling forces can be varied between different attachment locations to better control or eliminate tearing of the pipe. In one example, a pipe loosening device may be used prior to pulling the pipe from the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • SEMI-AUTOMATIC DIRECTIONAL DRILL AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20250027374
    Abstract: A horizontal directional drill and associated methods are disclosed. Examples are shown that include providing a linear bump to threads of a drill string to aid in thread engagement. Examples are also shown that include monitoring a linear location of a drill head to detect a threading or unthreading linear speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: John A. Olander, Noah Raymond Ericson
  • Device and method for pulling pipe
    Patent number: 12140250
    Abstract: A pipe puller system and methods of pipe extraction are shown. In one example a pipe to be replaced is pulled by attaching a pulling force to multiple locations along a length of the pipe. In one example pulling forces can be varied between different attachment locations to better control or eliminate tearing of the pipe. In one example, a pipe loosening device may be used prior to pulling the pipe from the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DIRECTIONAL DRILL STEM ROD LOADER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240368949
    Abstract: A directional drill stem loader and associated methods are shown. In one example, the drill stem loader operates in a linear motion. In one example, a drill stem gripper is configured to move the completely to one side of a drill stem during a retraction operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • PIPE LOOSENING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240295284
    Abstract: A pipe loosening device and methods are shown. In one example, the pipe loosening device enables a method wherein a pipe to be replaced is deformed but not burst, and a portion of a sidewall of the pipe is forced outward into the surrounding soil to compact a local region of the surrounding soil and loosen the existing pipe. The pipe may then pulled from the ground along an axis of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DRILL STEM GREASING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240295163
    Abstract: A drill stem grease injector for a directional drill and associated methods are disclosed. Example drill stem grease injectors include a piston within an injection chamber, and a grease port in a side of the injection chamber, wherein grease port is configured to actuate before motion of the piston during an injection operation. Drill stem grease systems shown provide refill capabilities that reduce or eliminate a user's need to touch grease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Directional drill stem rod loader and method
    Patent number: 12078019
    Abstract: A directional drill stem loader and associated methods are shown. In one example, the drill stem loader operates in a linear motion. In one example, a drill stem gripper is configured to move the completely to one side of a drill stem during a retraction operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Drill stem greasing device and method
    Patent number: 11988073
    Abstract: A drill stem grease injector for a directional drill and associated methods are disclosed. Example drill stem grease injectors include a piston within an injection chamber, and a grease port in a side of the injection chamber, wherein grease port is configured to actuate before motion of the piston during an injection operation. Drill stem grease systems shown provide refill capabilities that reduce or eliminate a user's need to touch grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Pipe loosening device and method
    Patent number: 11982394
    Abstract: A pipe loosening device and methods are shown. In one example, the pipe loosening device enables a method wherein a pipe to be replaced is deformed but not burst, and a portion of a sidewall of the pipe is forced outward into the surrounding soil to compact a local region of the surrounding soil and loosen the existing pipe. The pipe may then pulled from the ground along an axis of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DIRECTIONAL DRILL SECURING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20230374867
    Abstract: A directional drill securing device and associated methods are shown. Securing devices and methods shown include a plurality of staking devices on a single lateral side of a directional drill. Using examples shown, a lower force is required to drive multiple staking devices than would be needed for a larger staking device of equivalent area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DIRECTIONAL DRILL VICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20230358107
    Abstract: A directional drill vice and associated methods are shown. A directional drill and associated methods are also shown. Examples of directional drill stem configurations include gripping jaws configured with a common jaw pivot. Examples of directional drill stem configurations also include a slot in a vice frame to allow lateral insertion of a drill stem segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • CABLE POSITIONING ASSEMBLY AND PULLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230361543
    Abstract: A cable pulling system and associated method are shown. Examples include positioning joints that allows a pulling boom to move up or down and side to side, while maintaining alignment of a pulling cable between pulleys. Example methods include positioning a pulling boom within a conduit box and pulling an electrical cable through a conduit into the conduit box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PULLING PIPE
    Publication number: 20230313909
    Abstract: A pipe puller system and methods of pipe extraction are shown. In one example a pipe to be replaced is pulled by attaching a pulling force to multiple locations along a length of the pipe. In one example pulling forces can be varied between different attachment locations to better control or eliminate tearing of the pipe. In one example, a pipe loosening device may be used prior to pulling the pipe from the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Cable positioning assembly and pulling system
    Patent number: 11735894
    Abstract: A cable pulling system and associated method are shown. Examples include positioning joints that allows a pulling boom to move up or down and side to side, while maintaining alignment of a pulling cable between pulleys. Example methods include positioning a pulling boom within a conduit box and pulling an electrical cable through a conduit into the conduit box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Directional drill securing device and method
    Patent number: 11713624
    Abstract: A directional drill securing device and associated methods are shown. Securing devices and methods shown include a plurality of staking devices on a single lateral side of a directional drill. Using examples shown, a lower force is required to drive multiple staking devices than would be needed for a larger staking device of equivalent area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander
  • Directional drill vice and method
    Patent number: 11713630
    Abstract: A directional drill vice and associated methods are shown. A directional drill and associated methods are also shown. Examples of directional drill stem configurations include gripping jaws configured with a common jaw pivot. Examples of directional drill stem configurations also include a slot in a vice frame to allow lateral insertion of a drill stem segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Olander