Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Waggener

Kenneth D. Waggener 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).

  • System for running tubular members
    Publication number: 20040007354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper plug and internal drop ball mechanism that may be used in conjunction with a downhole surge reduction tool to run, hang, and cement casing liners in a wellbore. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a wiper plug assembly removably attached to the drill string within the casing liner, a drop ball sub attached below the wiper plug assembly which releases a float valve actuator ball having a diameter larger than the drill string, and float equipment having a plurality of flapper valves. The apparatus of the present invention may further comprise a diverter tool connected between the drill string and the casing liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry P. Allamon, Jack E. Miller, Kenneth D. Waggener
  • System for running tubular members
    Publication number: 20030230405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper plug and internal drop ball mechanism that may be used in conjunction with a downhole surge reduction tool to run, hang, and cement casing liners in a wellbore. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a wiper plug assembly removably attached to the drill string within the casing liner, a drop ball sub attached below the wiper plug assembly which releases a float valve actuator ball having a diameter larger than the drill string, and float equipment having a plurality of flapper valves. The apparatus of the present invention may further comprise a diverter tool connected between the drill string and the casing liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Jerry P. Allamon, Jack E. Miller, Kenneth D. Waggener