Patents by Inventor John Shanks

John Shanks 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).

  • OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITH VERTICAL COLUMN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20250050983
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for installation of an offshore platform for supporting equipment installations is provided. The apparatus includes a platform configured to support offshore equipment supported by a structure such as a modular column assembly. The modular column assembly can be comprised of main barrel joint bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Oil States Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Craig Masson, Jonathan Frederick Jury, Garry Robert Stephen, Ryan Aldus, Kirsten McNeill, Adnan Hossain, John Shanks
  • Offshore platform with vertical column assembly
    Patent number: 12179890
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for installation of an offshore platform for supporting equipment installations is provided. The apparatus includes a platform configured to support offshore equipment supported by a structure such as a modular column assembly. The modular column assembly can be comprised of main barrel joint bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Oil States Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Craig Masson, Jonathan Frederick Jury, Garry Robert Stephen, Ryan Aldus, Kirsten McNeill, Adnan Hossain, John Shanks
  • OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITH VERTICAL COLUMN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240140566
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for installation of an offshore platform for supporting equipment installations is provided. The apparatus includes a platform configured to support offshore equipment supported by a structure such as a modular column assembly. The modular column assembly can be comprised of main barrel joint bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Oil States Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Craig Masson, Jonathan Frederick Jury, Garry Robert Stephen, Ryan Aldus, Kirsten McNeill, Adnan Hossain, John Shanks
  • Relay Testing System and Method
    Publication number: 20070257680
    Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: AVO MULTI-AMP CORPORATION DBA MEGGER
    Inventors: Aaron Klijn, Marvin Miller, Francisco Pataro, Michael Willett, Michael Edwards, Terry Elzy, Michael Maahs, John Shanks, Stanley Thompson
  • Protective relay test device having a hand-held controller
    Publication number: 20050104597
    Abstract: A system for testing a relay is provided. The system includes a plurality of signal generators to generate signals to test relays. The system includes a controller to provide at least some inputs for use by at least one of the signal generators to generate the signals. The system also includes a hand-held controller in communication with the controller. The hand-held controller is operable to receive and display relay test information for a user. The hand-held controller is operable to transmit one or more control inputs for testing the relay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Aaron Klijn, Marvin Miller, John Shanks, Stanley Thompson