Patents by Inventor K. Evert Beierbach

K. Evert Beierbach 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).

  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Patent number: 7770654
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: K. Evert Beierbach, Kevin J. Nikiforuk
  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Publication number: 20080302525
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: K. Evert Beierbach, Kevin J. Nikiforuk
  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Patent number: 7377324
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method may include or employ the pipe handling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: K. Evert Beierbach, Kevin Nikiforuk
  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Patent number: 7140443
    Abstract: A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method may include or employ the pipe handling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: K. Evert Beierbach, Kevin Nikiforuk