Patents by Inventor Kline Bradford
Kline Bradford 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: 7198118Abstract: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: IntelliServ, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hall, David S. Pixton, H. Tracy Hall, Jr., Kline Bradford, Michael Rawle
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Patent number: 7193527Abstract: A swivel assembly for a downhole tool string comprises a first and second coaxial housing cooperatively arranged. The first housing comprises a first transmission element in communication with surface equipment. The second housing comprises a second transmission element in communication with the first transmission element. The second housing further comprises a third transmission element adapted for communication with a network integrated into the downhole tool string. The second housing may be rotational and adapted to transmit a signal between the downhole network and the first housing. Electronic circuitry is in communication with at least one of the transmission elements. The electronic circuitry may be externally mounted to the first or second housing. Further, the electronic circuitry may be internally mounted in the second housing. The electronic circuitry may be disposed in a recess in either first or second housing of the swivel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: IntelliServ, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hall, David S. Pixton, Michael Briscoe, Kline Bradford, Michael Rawle, David B. Bartholomew, James McPherson
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Patent number: 7098802Abstract: A signal transmission connection for a tool string used in exploration and production of natural resources, namely: oil, gas, and geothermal energy resources. The connection comprises first and second annular elements deployed in cooperative association with each other. The respective elements comprise inductive transducers that are capable of two-way signal transmission between each other, with downhole components of the tool string, and with ground-level equipment. The respective inductive transducers comprise one or more conductive loops housed within ferrite troughs, or within ferrite trough segments. When energized, the conductive loops produce a magnetic field suitable for transmitting the signal. The second element may be rotational in drilling applications. The respective elements may be fitted with electronic equipment to aid and manipulate the transmission of the signal. The first element may also be in communication with the World Wide Web.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: IntelliServ, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hall, H. Tracy Hall, Jr., David S. Pixton, Kline Bradford, Joe Fox, Michael Briscoe
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Patent number: 7017667Abstract: A transmission line assembly for transmitting information along a downhole tool comprising a pin end, a box end, and a central bore traveling between the pin end and the box end, is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a protective conduit. A transmission line is routed through the protective conduit. The protective conduit is routed through the central bore and the ends of the protective conduit are routed through channels formed in the pin end and box end of the downhole tool. The protective conduit is elastically forced into a spiral or other non-linear path along the interior surface of the central bore by compressing the protective conduit to a length within the downhole tool shorter than the protective conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: IntelliServ, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hall, H. Tracy Hall, Jr., David S. Pixton, Kline Bradford, Joe Fox
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Publication number: 20050284662Abstract: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: David Hall, David Pixton, H. Hall, Kline Bradford, Michael Rawle
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Publication number: 20050115717Abstract: A liner insertable into the central bore of a downhole tool includes a resilient material rolled into a substantially cylindrical shape. The outside diameter of the liner is variable to allow the liner to be inserted into a narrowed bore of the downhole tool near the box end or pin end. Once past the narrowed bore, the outside diameter of the liner self-expands within the central bore of the downhole tool. The outside diameter of the liner may expand to contact the inside surface of the central bore. In selected embodiments, a transmission line may be routed between the central bore and the outside diameter of the resilient material. The liner may be effective to protect the transmission line from materials traveling through the central bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2003Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: David Hall, David Pixton, Michael Briscoe, Kline Bradford, Joe Fox, Scott Dahlgren
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Publication number: 20050092499Abstract: A transmission line assembly for transmitting information along a downhole tool comprising a pin end, a box end, and a central bore traveling between the pin end and the box end, is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a protective conduit. A transmission line is routed through the protective conduit. The protective conduit is routed through the central bore and the ends of the protective conduit are routed through channels formed in the pin end and box end of the downhole tool. The protective conduit is elastically forced into a spiral or other non-linear path along the interior surface of the central bore by compressing the protective conduit to a length within the downhole tool shorter than the protective conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: David Hall, H. Hall, David Pixton, Kline Bradford, Joe Fox
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Publication number: 20050046586Abstract: A swivel assembly for a downhole tool string comprises a first and second coaxial housing cooperatively arranged. The first housing comprises a first transmission element in communication with surface equipment. The second housing comprises a second transmission element in communication with the first transmission element. The second housing further comprises a third transmission element adapted for communication with a network integrated into the downhole tool string. The second housing may be rotational and adapted to transmit a signal between the downhole network and the first housing. Electronic circuitry is in communication with at least one of the transmission elements. The electronic circuitry may be externally mounted to the first or second housing. Further, the electronic circuitry may be internally mounted in the second housing. The electronic circuitry may be disposed in a recess in either first or second housing of the swivel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: David Hall, David Pixton, Michael Briscoe, Kline Bradford, Michael Rawle, David Bartholomew, James McPherson