Patents by Inventor Randy C. Schutte

Randy C. Schutte 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).

  • Perforating gun quick connection system
    Patent number: 7231982
    Abstract: A connection system to be used in conjunction with a perforating gun comprising a top sub formed to receive one end of a gun body of a perforating gun, a circumferential groove disposed on the outer surface of the gun body, and a collet secured to the top sub. The collet has at least one finger that engages the groove. Engaging the groove with the at least one finger of the collect connects the gun body to the top sub. A cover sleeve is included that retains the finger in connective engagement with the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark L. Sloan, Randy C. Schutte
  • Perforating gun quick connection system
    Patent number: 7210524
    Abstract: A connection system to be used in conjunction with a perforating gun comprising a top sub formed to receive one end of a gun body of a perforating gun, a circumferential groove disposed on the outer surface of the gun body, and a collet secured to the top sub. The collet has at least one finger that engages the groove. Engaging the groove with the at least one finger of the collect connects the gun body to the top sub. A cover sleeve is included that retains the finger in connective engagement with the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark L. Sloan, Randy C. Schutte