Patents by Inventor Kevin Nikiforuk

Kevin Nikiforuk 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: 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
    Publication number: 20070074875
    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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: TESCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: K. 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
  • Pipe handling device, method and system
    Publication number: 20050098352
    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: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: K. Beierbach, Kevin Nikiforuk
  • Casing clamp
    Patent number: 6311792
    Abstract: A clamp for gripping casing strings is disclosed. A series of radially arranged spring biased slips are mounted in a housing attached to a top drive. A hydraulic system is used to release the slips from the gripping position upon a casing string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Scott, Kevin Nikiforuk