Patents by Inventor John P. Frick

John P. Frick 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).

  • Use of electroless metal coating to prevent galling of threaded tubular joints
    Patent number: 4758025
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of electroless metal coatings, preferrably copper or zinc, on oil country tubular goods to eliminate galling of the threads, provide a tortuous path as a sealing surface, and provide porous lubricant reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: John P. Frick
  • Use of electroless nickel coating to prevent galling of threaded tubular joints
    Patent number: 4527815
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of electroless nickel coatings on oil country tubular goods to eliminate galling of the threads, provide a tortuous path as a sealing surface, and provide porous lubricant reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: John P. Frick