Patents by Inventor Michael Coady

Michael Coady 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).

  • Publication number: 20240018834
    Abstract: The system for automating well construction operations includes a plurality of sensors, such as a fingerboard latch position sensor for providing position of a fingerboard latch, a stick-up height sensor for determining a height of a portion of a tubular section extending from a well center, a pipe handler rotation sensor for detecting a position of a pipe handler, a bell guide clearance sensor for measuring a distance between a bell guide and a tool joint, a link tilt position sensor for measuring an angle of a bail with respect to a top drive, an elevator latch status sensor for detecting whether an elevator latch is open or closed, and a power slips sensor for detecting whether a power slips is open or closed. Further, the system includes a controller in communication with the plurality of sensors and configured to command one or more equipment based on inputs from the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jason BAKER, Barry BRANIFF, Michael COADY, Shane MCCLAUGHERTY, Scott MCKAIG, Keith BOUGHTON
  • Publication number: 20240003203
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Craig MCCORMICK, Michael COADY, John MARTIN, James LIPPOLD, Michael WILLEY, Shane MCCLAUGHERTY
  • Patent number: 11808132
    Abstract: An end-to-end well construction system includes an e-program for receiving a first input selected from well planning data, rig historical performance data, rig parameters, drilling engineering input, management of change, and a combination thereof, and configured to produce a first output selected from a machine and/or human readable sequence, a time depth curve, a drilling program, and a combination thereof, and a second output including analytics data. Further, the end-to-end well construction system includes a drilling control layer, configured to receive the first output from e-program, and to produce a third output including an automated sequence, and a smart well analytics system configured to receive the analytics data from the e-program and a second input selected from drilling data, downhole data, base data from the e-program, a modeling software, and a combination thereof, and to produce a fourth output to the drilling control layer for automated adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited
    Inventors: Barry Braniff, Jason Baker, Michael Coady, Shane McClaugherty, Scott McKaig, Luis R. Pereira, Craig McCormick, Kenny Thomson, Darrel Pelley
  • Patent number: 11708729
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: STEBBINS INNOVATIONS, LLC, TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX VENTURES LIMITED
    Inventors: Craig McCormick, Michael Coady, John Martin, James Lippold, Michael Willey, Shane McClaugherty
  • Publication number: 20230072336
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Craig MCCORMICK, Michael COADY, John MARTIN, James LIPPOLD, Michael WILLEY, Shane MCCLAUGHERTY
  • Patent number: 11499383
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: Transocean Sedeo Forex Ventures Limited, Stebbins Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Craig McCormick, Michael Coady, John Martin, James Lippold, Michael Willey, Shane McClaugherty
  • Publication number: 20220341309
    Abstract: An end-to-end well construction system includes an e-program for receiving a first input selected from well planning data, rig historical performance data, rig parameters, drilling engineering input, management of change, and a combination thereof, and configured to produce a first output selected from a machine and/or human readable sequence, a time depth curve, a drilling program, and a combination thereof, and a second output including analytics data. Further, the end-to-end well construction system includes a drilling control layer, configured to receive the first output from e-program, and to produce a third output including an automated sequence, and a smart well analytics system configured to receive the analytics data from the e-program and a second input selected from drilling data, downhole data, base data from the e-program, a modeling software, and a combination thereof, and to produce a fourth output to the drilling control layer for automated adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Barry BRANIFF, Jason BAKER, Michael COADY, Shane MCCLAUGHERTY, Scott MCKAIG, Luis R. PEREIRA, Craig MCCORMICK, Kenny THOMSON, Darrel PELLEY
  • Publication number: 20220098939
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Craig MCCORMICK, Michael COADY, John MARTIN, James LIPPOLD, Michael WILLEY, Shane McClaugherty
  • Publication number: 20140193788
    Abstract: The invention provides a handheld device for training a user in operating an auto-injector. The device has a screen and a sensor which can quantify a physical activity of the device. A visual representation of the auto-injector and a visual instruction for a desired use of the auto-injector are presented on the screen while the user is requested to manipulate the handheld device as if it was the auto-injector. By use of the sensor date, the device evaluates the performance of the user and determines a level of compliance with the instructions. Accordingly, the invention provides an increased safety in the use of auto-injectors e.g. for epinephrine (adrenaline).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ALK AG
    Inventors: Bryce Vernon Groves, Henry Samuel Yeates, Gareth Michael Coady, Stephen Lombardelli
  • Patent number: 7780027
    Abstract: A wildlife feeder system is disclosed comprised of a first barrel having an open top and an open bottom, a second barrel having an open top and a substantially closed bottom (having orifices as necessary to dispense feed), said barrels being, for example, 30, 55 or 85 gallon steel barrels, the first barrel being axially coupled to the second barrel, the open tops of each barrel being conjoined, a lid adapted to cover the open bottom of the first barrel and rotatable lid handle mechanism adapted to couple the lid proximate the open bottom of the first barrel, a platform and leg support assembly adapted to be coupled circumferentially to the second barrel proximate the longitudinal center thereof, a ladder adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly, a plurality of removable legs adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly and a barrel coupling assembly comprising an inner ring (made of plastic or metal) and an outer ring clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Coady
  • Publication number: 20080190370
    Abstract: A wildlife feeder system is disclosed comprised of a first barrel having an open top and an open bottom, a second barrel having an open top and a substantially closed bottom (having orifices as necessary to dispense feed), said barrels being, for example, 30, 55 or 85 gallon steel barrels, the first barrel being axially coupled to the second barrel, the open tops of each barrel being conjoined, a lid adapted to cover the open bottom of the first barrel and rotatable lid handle mechanism adapted to couple the lid proximate the open bottom of the first barrel, a platform and leg support assembly adapted to be coupled circumferentially to the second barrel proximate the longitudinal center thereof, a ladder adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly, a plurality of removable legs adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly and a barrel coupling assembly comprising an inner ring (made of plastic or metal) and an outer ring clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Coady
  • Publication number: 20080049949
    Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Chris Snider, Vineet Gupta, Joseph Huntzinger, Michael Coady, Curtis Stapert, Kevin Meyer, Timothy Garner, Jeffrey Bell, Robert Vadas, Donald Moeschberger, Allen Oberlin, Paul Burton, Dan Carman, Gary Stahl, John Matly, Rick Hatcher, Edgar Hassler, Quan Nguyen, William Reed, Kip Piel, Jerry Wendling, Tim Kenworthy, Paul Uglum, Michael Fye, Philip Scott