Patents by Inventor Michael Eric Nicol-Seto

Michael Eric Nicol-Seto 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).

  • Driveshaft assembly for a downhole motor
    Patent number: 8900062
    Abstract: A driveshaft for a downhole motor has a longitudinal axis and includes a first end. In addition, the driveshaft includes a second end opposite the first end. The first end has a radially outer surface including a first connection lug. The outer surface also includes a second connection lug uniformly circumferentially-spaced from the first connection lug. The first connection lug and the second connection lug each include a cylindrical surface concentrically disposed about a first pivot axis oriented orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Eric Nicol-Seto
  • Driveshaft Assembly for a Downhole Motor
    Publication number: 20140224545
    Abstract: A driveshaft for a downhole motor has a longitudinal axis and includes a first end. In addition, the driveshaft includes a second end opposite the first end. The first end has a radially outer surface including a first connection lug. The outer surface also includes a second connection lug uniformly circumferentially-spaced from the first connection lug. The first connection lug and the second connection lug each include a cylindrical surface concentrically disposed about a first pivot axis oriented orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Eric Nicol-Seto