Patents by Inventor Marvin Q. Brooks

Marvin Q. Brooks 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 joint make-up and break-out tool
    Patent number: 4381685
    Abstract: A tool (10) for rotating a length of pipe (72) to make or break a pipe joint is provided. A frame (12) supports the tool (10) on a surface. A carrying handle (30) is attached to the frame (12) for moving to and from the site where it is to be used. A motor (28) is attached to the frame (12) and drives a rotating drum (32) which is rotatably secured in the frame (12). The rotating drum (32) is driven by the motor (28) through a gear train (34 and 36). The rotating drum (32) has a serrated surface (38) for engaging and spinning the pipe (72). A C-shaped pipe embracing means (40) is pivotally attached to the frame (12) with pivot pin (42). Idler rollers (44) are rotatably mounted in the C-shaped pipe embracing means (40) and clamp the pipe (72) firmly in contact with the serrated surface (38) of the rotating drum (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventor: Marvin Q. Brooks