Patents by Inventor Michael Robert Taylor

Michael Robert Taylor 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING LUBRICANT LEAKAGE FROM DOWNHOLE DRILLING EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20090301778
    Abstract: A method of detecting leakage from a drilling tool comprising putting at least one transmitter (110) in lubricant within the tool (26) and scanning for the transmitter (120) with a receiver (120) at the surface or in a downhole measurement and communications system (25). If the transmitter (110) is detected, then one can deduce that the lubricant has leaked from the tool (26). The method therefore provides an early warning of potential or impending tool failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Michael Robert Taylor