Patents by Inventor Pradeep Annaiyappa

Pradeep Annaiyappa 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: 9410418
    Abstract: A system for remote monitoring of well operations. The system may include an alerts module positioned proximate a well, at least one well parameter sensor in communication with the alerts module, and a well operation control module in communication with the alerts module. The system may further include a remotely positioned well monitoring station in communication with the alerts module, and a user terminal in communication with the well monitoring station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Chris Papouras, Pradeep Annaiyappa, Hari Koduru
  • Publication number: 20130275100
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a wellsite is generated. A three-dimensional camera system is calibrated to the three-dimensional model. A draw-works encoder is calibrated. The motion of a component is monitored. The draw-works encoder is recalibrated based on the monitoring. According to another aspect, three-dimensional imaging data sets are received, the three-dimensional imaging data sets being associated with a control volume in which the portion of the wellsite is disposed. A predefined three-dimensional model is augmented with the three-dimensional imaging data sets. According to another aspect, at least one three-dimensional camera employs a first three-dimensional sensing technology that is different from a second three-dimensional sensing technology employed by at least one other three-dimensional camera. A single three-dimensional model is generated by merging respective three-dimensional imaging data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Brian ELLIS, Pradeep Annaiyappa
  • Patent number: 8215417
    Abstract: A method, device and system for augmenting a traditional drilling or workover rig with automated operational, monitoring and reporting systems. The automation system comprises integratable components of various automated operational systems, combined in a device easily adapted to install into the operational area of a drilling or workover rig, wherein the automated operational systems are dynamically selectable either or both locally or remotely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Pradeep Annaiyappa, Scott Boone, Brian Ellis, Beat Kuttel, John Scarborough
  • Publication number: 20120139747
    Abstract: An apparatus for remote monitoring of well operations. The apparatus may include an alerts module positioned proximate a well, at least one well parameter sensor in communication with the alerts module, and a well operation control module in communication with the alerts module. The apparatus may further include a remotely positioned well monitoring station in communication with the alerts module, and a plurality of user terminal in communication with the well monitoring station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Chris Papouras, Pradeep Annaiyappa, Hari Koduru
  • Publication number: 20090058674
    Abstract: A system for remote monitoring of well operations. The system may include an alerts module positioned proximate a well, at least one well parameter sensor in communication with the alerts module, and a well operation control module in communication with the alerts module. The system may further include a remotely positioned well monitoring station in communication with the alerts module, and a user terminal in communication with the well monitoring station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: NABORS GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD.
    Inventors: Chris Papouras, Pradeep Annaiyappa, Hari Koduru
  • Publication number: 20080173480
    Abstract: A method, device and system for augmenting a traditional drilling or workover rig with automated operational, monitoring and reporting systems. The automation system comprises integratable components of various automated operational systems, combined in a device easily adapted to install into the operational area of a drilling or workover rig, wherein the automated operational systems are dynamically selectable either or both locally or remotely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Pradeep Annaiyappa, Scott Boone, Brian Ellis, Beat Kuttel, John Scarborough