Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Nicholson

Joseph A. Nicholson 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: 8662188
    Abstract: A technique facilitates the conveyance of signals along a drill pipe. A cable system is combined with the drill pipe and attached along the drill pipe to convey signals. The cable system may comprise a conductive cable, a cable retention system, a cable termination, and a cable connector coupled to the conductive cable at the cable termination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Intelliserv, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Chaize, Joseph A. Nicholson, Jonathan W. Brown, Laurent Caekebeke
  • Patent number: 8091647
    Abstract: The present embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus and method for using components in a subsea assembly formed from a raw polymer material combined with a marine growth inhibitor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Gareth B. Eccles, Daryl H. Love
  • Publication number: 20110108267
    Abstract: A technique facilitates the conveyance of signals along a drill pipe. A cable system is combined with the drill pipe and attached along the drill pipe to convey signals. The cable system may comprise a conductive cable, a cable retention system, a cable termination, and a cable connector coupled to the conductive cable at the cable termination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: INTELLISERV ,LLC.
    Inventors: Eric Chaize, Joseph A. Nicholson, Jonathan W. Brown, Laurent Caekebeke
  • Patent number: 7748444
    Abstract: A wellhead system has a wellhead of a subterranean hydrocarbon well, a coiled tubing hanger in the wellhead, a coiled tubing hanger extension connected to a top portion of the coiled tubing hanger, a first seal inside the coiled tubing hanger extension, the first seal and the coiled tubing hanger extension defining a sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension. Coiled tubing extends into the sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension and being suspended by the coiled tubing hanger and the coiled tubing hanger extension, the coiled tubing extending into the wellhead. A downhole electrical cable extends through the coiled tubing and into the sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension. An electrical connector extends through the seal and is connected electrically to the cable. The electrical connector has an electrical circuit having an electrically open and an electrically closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Scott, David B. Pye, Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20090056950
    Abstract: The present embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus and method for using components in a subsea assembly formed from a raw polymer material combined with a marine growth inhibitor material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Gareth Brian Eccles, Daryl Heloise Love
  • Publication number: 20080210441
    Abstract: A wellhead system has a wellhead of a subterranean hydrocarbon well, a coiled tubing hanger in the wellhead, a coiled tubing hanger extension connected to a top portion of the coiled tubing hanger, a first seal inside the coiled tubing hanger extension, the first seal and the coiled tubing hanger extension defining a sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension. Coiled tubing extends into the sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension and being suspended by the coiled tubing hanger and the coiled tubing hanger extension, the coiled tubing extending into the wellhead. A downhole electrical cable extends through the coiled tubing and into the sealed space in the coiled tubing hanger extension. An electrical connector extends through the seal and is connected electrically to the cable. The electrical connector has an electrical circuit having an electrically open and an electrically closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Scott, David B. Pye, Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6679724
    Abstract: A connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are fully mated, the indicator being provided on the first connector part and having at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion, the radial protrusion being movable during mating of the first and second connector parts, from a radially outer position when the connector is in the unmated condition, to a radially inner position indicating that the connector is in the fully mated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Tronic Limited
    Inventors: Ronald Hillman, Andrew W. Dickinson, Philip Musker, Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20020022397
    Abstract: A connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are fully mated, the indicator being provided on the first connector part and having at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion, the radial protrusion being movable during mating of the first and second connector parts, from a radially outer position when the connector is in the unmated condition, to a radially inner position indicating that the connector is in the fully mated condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Hillman, Andrew W. Dickinson, Philip Musker, Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6250985
    Abstract: A hollow breakable object having a first shell section and a second shell section encapsulating a novelty item when the shell sections are affixed to each other. The sections are typically affixed by press-fitting, gluing, or taping the sections together. When the sections are affixed, they form a hollow shell, typically in an egg shape, having an enclosed internal chamber. The hollow shell may also have a scoring providing a convenient predefined break point on the object. Affixed to or incorporated as part of the interior of each section is an internal support structure to provide padding support to the novelty item. A coating is applied to the exterior of the affixed sections to form a breakable and dye absorptive surface of the object. The coating is made of either gypsum, limestone, silicate or a combination thereof and is advantageously capable of absorbing conventional egg dye. Additionally, the object is biodegradable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6237690
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a bearing portion and the second connector part is connectable with the first connector part. A carriage comprises an abutment which is disposed against the first connector part and the carriage is reciprocatable between a forward position for connecting the connector parts and a retracted position for disconnecting the connector parts. A bias is provided for biasing the bearing against the abutment. The bearing portion and the abutment cooperate to permit pivoting of the first connector part in response to a force in any lateral direction on the first connector part. The first connector part may include a weakened portion providing a reduced resistance to shear. The connector assembly may also form part of a wellhead assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Tronic Limited
    Inventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6112769
    Abstract: A hose end assembly comprises an adaptor (30) connected to one end of a cable conduit hose (10) for containing liquid medium. The adaptor comprises a body (32) having a barbed extension (44) and a retaining means such as a sleeve (34). The hose is pushed over the barbed extension, and then the sleeve is forced over the hose by means of a jack (60, FIGS. 2 and 3) to compress the hose between the sleeve and the extension. The body and the sleeve can have axially facing bearing surfaces in the form of recesses (42, 50) for engaging with projections on the jack. The sleeve can have internal projections (46, 48) to further compress the hose, and the sleeve and the hose can be in electrical contact with each other. A bend restrictor (90, FIG. 4) can be provided to limit the bending of the hose.The invention also extends to the use of an assembly to form a termination of a cable conduit hose containing liquid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Tronic Limited
    Inventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Duncan Kellett, Louis W. Powell
  • Patent number: 6053253
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a bearing portion and the second connector part is connectable with the first connector part. A carriage comprises an abutment which is disposed against the first connector part and the carriage is reciprocatable between a forward position for connecting the connector parts and a retracted position for disconnecting the connector parts. A bias is provided for biasing the bearing against the abutment. The bearing portion and the abutment cooperate to permit pivoting of the first connector part in response to a force in any lateral direction on the first connector part. The first connector part may include a weakened portion providing a reduced resistance to shear. The connector assembly may also form part of a wellhead assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Tronic Limited
    Inventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5443328
    Abstract: Apparatus (1) for connecting first (9) and second (33) parts of an under-water connector comprises a first carrier (2) adapted to receive the first connector part (9) and having an axial guide socket (10), and a second carrier (3) adapted to receive the second connector part (33) and having a plug (4) arranged to engage axially in the guide socket (10) for connection of the first (9) and second (33) connector parts. The plug (4) has a nose portion (14) which tapers forwardly to a front end (15) having a lateral dimension less than that of the guide socket (10), and a waisted portion (16) rearwardly of the nose portion (14) with a lateral dimension less than that of the guide socket (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Tronic Electronic Services Limited
    Inventors: John M. Alcock, Joseph A. Nicholson, Trevor J. Thistlethwaite, Fred D. Myers