Patents by Inventor Richard Eugene Irby

Richard Eugene Irby 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).

  • Well flow sensing apparatus
    Patent number: 3960015
    Abstract: Apparatus for sensing the flow from a pumped well and for generating signals indicative of that flow includes an orifice flow sensing system adapted to be placed into the flowline of a pumped well and being operably connected to an electro-mechanical signal switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Marion Barney Jett, Jay Warner Jackson, Richard Eugene Irby
  • Rod pump stuffing box control system
    Patent number: 3955822
    Abstract: A system for maintaining a constant biasing pressure upon the sealing members of a rod pump stuffing box utilizes a hydraulic system under a constant preset pressure to bias the seal member into sealing engagement against the pump polished rod. Means are also disclosed for continuously monitoring the amount of wear undergone by the seal means and for actuating a warning light or shutting down the pumping unit when the seal means has undergone extensive wear or when leakage from the stuffing box has reached a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Eugene Irby