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).
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Patent number: 8662188Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Intelliserv, LLCInventors: Eric Chaize, Joseph A. Nicholson, Jonathan W. Brown, Laurent Caekebeke
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Patent number: 8091647Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Gareth B. Eccles, Daryl H. Love
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Publication number: 20110108267Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: INTELLISERV ,LLC.Inventors: Eric Chaize, Joseph A. Nicholson, Jonathan W. Brown, Laurent Caekebeke
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Patent number: 7748444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian Scott, David B. Pye, Joseph A. Nicholson
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Publication number: 20090056950Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Gareth Brian Eccles, Daryl Heloise Love
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Publication number: 20080210441Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Scott, David B. Pye, Joseph A. Nicholson
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Patent number: 6679724Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Tronic LimitedInventors: Ronald Hillman, Andrew W. Dickinson, Philip Musker, Joseph A. Nicholson
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Publication number: 20020022397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Ronald Hillman, Andrew W. Dickinson, Philip Musker, Joseph A. Nicholson
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Patent number: 6250985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
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Patent number: 6237690Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Tronic LimitedInventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
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Patent number: 6112769Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Tronic LimitedInventors: Joseph A. Nicholson, Duncan Kellett, Louis W. Powell
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Patent number: 6053253Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Tronic LimitedInventor: Joseph A. Nicholson
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Patent number: 5443328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 1993Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Tronic Electronic Services LimitedInventors: John M. Alcock, Joseph A. Nicholson, Trevor J. Thistlethwaite, Fred D. Myers