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).
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Patent number: 11048005Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Magseis FF LLCInventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, James N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20180364385Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Reagan Neil WOODWARD, James N. Thompson
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Patent number: 10042068Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATEDInventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
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Patent number: 9645271Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATEDInventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20170017007Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20160349395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
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Patent number: 8708216Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Statoil Petroleum ASInventors: Jan Olav Berge, Richard Verley, Michael Armstrong, Neil Woodward
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Publication number: 20140102353Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATEDInventors: Reagan Neil WOODWARD, James N. THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20140104983Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Fairfield Industries IncorporatedInventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, JR., James N. Thompson
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Patent number: 8611181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Fairfield Industries IncorporatedInventors: Reagan Neil Woodward, Jr., James N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20080142569Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Jan Olav Berge, Richard Verley, Michael Armstrong, Neil Woodward