Patents by Inventor Neil Woodward

Neil Woodward 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).

  • Patent number: 11048005
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Magseis FF LLC
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, James N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180364385
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Reagan Neil WOODWARD, James N. Thompson
  • Patent number: 10042068
    Abstract: A system to deploy seismic sensors in a marine environment is provided. The system includes a seismic sensor transfer device to house and transport a plurality of seismic sensors. The seismic sensor transfer device is deployed from a vessel. The system includes a propulsion system of the seismic sensor transfer device to receive an instruction and move, responsive to the instruction, the seismic sensor transfer device. The system includes an underwater vehicle that transfers at least one of the plurality of seismic sensors from the seismic sensor transfer device to the underwater vehicle. The underwater vehicle operates at a second speed different from a first speed at which the vessel operates. The underwater vehicle places the at least one seismic sensor on a seabed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
  • Patent number: 9645271
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170017007
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20160349395
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8708216
    Abstract: A remote-controlled joining system for subsea pipelines for joining two smooth pipeline ends (pipe ends) that are arranged facing in line a distance apart. The system includes an apparatus arranged to move at least one of the pipeline ends sideways and in the longitudinal direction. The joining system includes a pipe sleeve having internal seals for sealing against each pipeline surface. The pipe ends are inserted into the sleeve to a facing position within the seals. The system also includes a welding clamp with an integrated welding tool for remotely welding of a first end of the pipe sleeve to the first pipeline and a second end of the pipe sleeve to the second pipeline. The welding clamp can be remotely fastened sealingly around the pipe ends and the sleeve and is equipped with means for establishing and maintaining a welding atmosphere in a volume that is delimited by the seals of the clamp and the seals of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Statoil Petroleum AS
    Inventors: Jan Olav Berge, Richard Verley, Michael Armstrong, Neil Woodward
  • Publication number: 20140102353
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Reagan Neil WOODWARD, James N. THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20140104983
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Fairfield Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8611181
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Fairfield Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080142569
    Abstract: Remote-controlled joining system for subsea pipelines for joining two smooth pipeline ends (pipe ends) that are arranged facing in line a distance apart, with means arranged to move at least one of the pipeline ends sideways and in the longitudinal direction. The joining system is distinguished by comprising: a pipe sleeve having internal seals against each pipeline surface, for insertion of pipe ends to facing position within the seals, and a welding clamp with integrated welding tool for remotely welding of a first end of the pipe sleeve to the first pipeline and a second end of the pipe sleeve to the second pipeline, the welding clamp can be remotely fastened sealingly around the pipe ends and the sleeve and is equipped with means for establishing and maintaining a welding atmosphere in a volume delimited by the seals of the clamp and the seals of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Olav Berge, Richard Verley, Michael Armstrong, Neil Woodward