Patents by Inventor Michael R. Reaves

Michael R. Reaves 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).

  • Mechanical bi-directional isolation valve
    Patent number: 9784057
    Abstract: A valve having a sealing surface that is rotated 90 degrees on axial floating hinge assemblies is provided. A sleeve moves into position to protect the valve mechanism when the valve is in an open position. A sleeve locks the valve sealing element in place in either a closed or open position. The valve may be used during drilling of wells to prevent flow into the casing when the drill pipe and bit are raised above the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Sam S. Lloyd, Michael R. Reaves, Don C. Gramlich
  • Advanced container security device network protocols
    Patent number: 8855311
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, a set of air interface protocols (AIPs) provides a method for secure wireless-to-IP communication between conveyance-mounted security sensors and one or more remote data consolidation centers employing a global ad-hoc network topology, comprising one or more on-conveyance sensing devices; one or more on-conveyance wireless communications devices; one or more wireless-to-IP bridging devices; one or more internet-addressable remote data centers; wherein the remote data center contains computer instructions for: commanding secure AIP-compliant operations; and maintaining a data base of security sensor-related events interfacing to an encryption key management facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Russel E. Clement, Ayax D. Ramirez, Michael R. Reaves, Sarah M. Lauff, Joel T. Baumbaugh, Anton Y. Yen, Joshua S. Phillips, Stephen L. Childress
  • Mechanical Bi-Directional Isolation Valve
    Publication number: 20090272539
    Abstract: A valve having a sealing surface that is rotated 90 degrees on axial floating hinge assemblies is provided. A sleeve moves into position to protect the valve mechanism when the valve is in an open position. A sleeve locks the valve sealing element in place in either a closed or open position. The valve may be used during drilling of wells to prevent flow into the casing when the drill pipe and bit are raised above the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Hemiwedge Valve Corporation
    Inventors: Sam S. Lloyd, Michael R. Reaves, Don C. Gramlich
  • Hydraulic Bi-Directional Rotary Isolation Valve
    Publication number: 20090229829
    Abstract: A valve having a sealing surface that is rotated 90 degrees on trunnions that move along a track is provided. A sleeve that moves into position to protect the valve mechanism when the valve is in an open position is provided. A second sleeve locks the sealing element of the valve in place in the closed position. The valve may be used during drilling of wells to prevent flow in casing when the drill pipe and bit are raised above the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: HEMIWEDGE VALVE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sam S. Lloyd, Michael R. Reaves