Patents by Inventor John Rucker
John Rucker 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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Publication number: 20240099849Abstract: A surgical implant device, including: an implant body; a porous layer disposed adjacent to the implant body, wherein the porous layer includes a lattice of intersecting struts; and a plurality of needle structures protruding from the porous layer opposite the implant body, wherein at least some of the plurality of needle structures traverse the porous layer and are anchored to the implant body. The plurality of needle structures that traverse the porous layer and are anchored to the implant body are coupled to one or more intersecting struts of the lattice. Optionally, some of the plurality of needle structures are spaced apart from the implant body and are anchored only to the porous layer. Preferably, one or more of the implant body, the porous layer, and the plurality of needle structures are formed by an additive manufacturing technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: John C. STEINMANN, Scott RUCKER, Tim RASMUSSEN, John P. STEINMANN, Trace CAWLEY, Thomas ROSS, Ernesto RIOS, Andrew OLCESE
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Patent number: 9453600Abstract: A metal seal replaces an O-ring seal in a flat face seal fluid fitting to adapt the flat face seal fluid fitting to use, for example, in extreme temperature applications. The fitting includes first and second fitting members, a sleeve, a nut and the seal. The seal may be removably attached to one of the fitting members by a plurality of retainers that extend into an O-ring channel of the fitting and cooperate with an O-ring retainer wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Burleigh George Bailey, Eric Lamar Grimes, John Rucker
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Publication number: 20130313824Abstract: A metal seal replaces an O-ring seal in a flat face seal fluid fitting to adapt the flat face seal fluid fitting to use, for example, in extreme temperature applications. The fitting includes first and second fitting members, a sleeve, a nut and the seal. The seal may be removably attached to one of the fitting members by a plurality of retainers that extend into an O-ring channel of the fitting and cooperate with an O-ring retainer wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: Burleigh George Bailey, Eric Lamar Grimes, John Rucker
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Patent number: 8360156Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method is disclosed for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 8307888Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a string of casing from a well bore. The method and apparatus include a plurality of drill bits substantially aligned with each other for drilling a plurality of holes in the string of casing. The plurality of holes can be used to lift the string in casing from the well bore via a series of incremental casing sections.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr., Richard Blanchard, Jr., Donald D. Deslatte, Kenneth J. Cahill
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Patent number: 8047277Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a string of casing from a well bore. The method and apparatus include a plurality of drill bits substantially aligned with each other for drilling a plurality of holes in the string of casing. The plurality of holes can be used to lift the string in casing from the well bore via a series of incremental casing sections.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Richard Blanchard, Donald D. Deslatte, Kenneth J. Cahill
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Patent number: 7926570Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method is disclosed for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7681633Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method is disclosed for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7621321Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a string of casing from a well bore. The method and apparatus include a plurality of drill bits substantially aligned with each other for drilling a plurality of holes in the string of casing. The plurality of holes can be used to lift the string in casing from the well bore via a series of incremental casing sections.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Richard Blanchard, Donald D. Deslatte, Kenneth Cahill
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Patent number: 7469747Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method is disclosed for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7373987Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method is disclosed for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7134502Abstract: A well bore fluid recovery system and method for recovering a column of well bore fluid within a stand of casing before cutting the casing. The recovery system relates to a system for preventing fluids from being spilled when casing is being finished for a well bore. After being run the casing must be cut and finished at an appropriate level to install rig equipment such as blow out preventers along with other equipment. However, because of earlier operations, the entire length of casing is typically filled with drilling fluid. Depending on conditions, the length of casing which is to be cut and removed may therefore over a 100-foot (27.4 meter) column of drilling fluid therein. The drilling fluid in this section must be properly drained before the casing is cut and removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Blanchard, Jr., Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Sr.
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Publication number: 20060106124Abstract: A rebond polyurethane foam structure is formed by mixing shredded particles of polyurethane foam wherein at least 20% by weight of such particles comprise particles of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The foam particles are wetted with a liquid prepolymer binder that is cured when the wetted admixture is compressed at a compression ratio of at least about 3. Despite the small viscoelastic foam particle size and the effects of compression and binder curing, the resulting polyurethane foam structure surprisingly has a viscoelastic (slow recovery) character.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: FOAMEX L.P.Inventors: John Fink, George De La Garza, John Rucker, Beat Niederoest, Stephen Drap
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Patent number: 7021381Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a string of casing from a well bore. The method and apparatus include a plurality of drill bits substantially aligned with each other for drilling a plurality of holes in the string of casing. The plurality of holes can be used to lift the string in casing from the well bore via a series of incremental casing sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Hudson Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Remedies, John Rucker, Richard Blanchard, Donald D. Deslatte, Kenneth Cahill
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Patent number: 4283860Abstract: A lens field of view simulator is provided to allow a photographer to view a desired photographic subject, framed as the subject would be framed viewing it through the field of view provided by a camera with a predetermined focal length lens attached. The field of view simulator includes a central portion having a viewing aperture formed therein through which the user views the subject to be photographed and a plurality of plates, each plate having a lens field of view simulation aperture formed therethrough, each of the plates being hingedly attached to the central portion to allow movement of the plates into and out of register with the viewing aperture in the central portion. Preferably, the entire simulator is fabricated as a single unit and is preferably molded of a lightweight plastic, for example, polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1979Date of Patent: August 18, 1981Assignee: R. Ideas, Inc.Inventor: John Rucker
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Patent number: D730816Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Guld, Domenic Giampaolo, John R. Sabistina, John Rucker