Patents by Inventor Patrick Alfarone

Patrick Alfarone 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).

  • Publication number: 20140215934
    Abstract: A drilling rig includes a rig floor and a subfloor. The rig floor and subfloor are generally horizontal, with the subfloor positioned a selected distance below the rig floor. The subfloor extends at least partially below the rig floor. At least one access point is positioned to allow access to the subfloor from the rig floor. In some embodiments, the access point includes a hatch. The hatch is openable to allow access to the subfloor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NABORS DRILLING USA
    Inventor: Patrick Alfarone