Patents by Inventor Richard J. Robichaux

Richard J. Robichaux 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: 9091383
    Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: BTI Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9010350
    Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: BTI Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers
  • Publication number: 20140158218
    Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: BTI Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers
  • Publication number: 20140158222
    Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: BTI Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, JR.
  • Patent number: 8701699
    Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: BTI Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130306162
    Abstract: A method of hot tapping into a multiple string configuration for obtaining access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing by providing a multiple casing string that includes at least an outer casing and an inner casing or production string; mounting a clamp assembly around the wall of the outer casing; hot tapping a small opening through the outer casing wall to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening; cutting first and second large openings through the wall of the outer casing to access the inner casing, each opening being approximately 180 degrees from the other opening; through the first opening, drilling a small hole through the wall of the inner casing to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening in the inner casing; and inserting an anvil through the second opening to contact and stabilize the wall of the inner casing to prevent the casing from moving while the casing is drilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: BTI Services
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130255794
    Abstract: A method of hot tapping into a multiple string configuration for obtaining access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing by providing a multiple casing string that includes at least an outer casing and an inner casing or production string; mounting a clamp assembly around the wall of the outer casing; hot tapping a small opening through the outer casing wall to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening; cutting first and second large openings through the wall of the outer casing to access the inner casing, each opening being approximately 180 degrees from the other opening; through the first opening, drilling a small hole through the wall of the inner casing to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening in the inner casing; and inserting an anvil through the second opening to contact and stabilize the wall of the inner casing to prevent the casing from moving while the casing is drilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, JR.
  • Patent number: 8474473
    Abstract: A method of hot tapping into a multiple string configuration for obtaining access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing by providing a multiple casing string that includes at least an outer casing and an inner casing or production string; mounting a clamp assembly around the wall of the outer casing; hot tapping a small opening through the outer casing wall to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening; cutting first and second large openings through the wall of the outer casing to access the inner casing, each opening being approximately 180 degrees from the other opening; through the first opening, drilling a small hole through the wall of the inner casing to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening in the inner casing; and inserting an anvil through the second opening to contact and stabilize the wall of the inner casing to prevent the casing from moving while the casing is drilled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Blowout Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7938137
    Abstract: A method of hot tapping into a multiple string configuration for obtaining access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing by providing a multiple casing string that includes at least an outer casing and an inner casing or production string; mounting a clamp assembly around the wall of the outer casing; hot tapping a small opening through the outer casing wall to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening; cutting first and second large openings through the wall of the outer casing to access the inner casing, each opening being approximately 180 degrees from the other opening; through the first opening, drilling a small hole through the wall of the inner casing to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening in the inner casing; and inserting an anvil through the second opening to contact and stabilize the wall of the inner casing to prevent the casing from moving while the casing is drilled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Blowout Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100084024
    Abstract: A method of hot tapping into a multiple string configuration for obtaining access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing by providing a multiple casing string that includes at least an outer casing and an inner casing or production string; mounting a clamp assembly around the wall of the outer casing; hot tapping a small opening through the outer casing wall to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening; cutting first and second large openings through the wall of the outer casing to access the inner casing, each opening being approximately 180 degrees from the other opening; through the first opening, drilling a small hole through the wall of the inner casing to capture any pressurized fluid through the opening in the inner casing; and inserting an anvil through the second opening to contact and stabilize the wall of the inner casing to prevent the casing from moving while the casing is drilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Cenac, Richard J. Robichaux, John William Angers, JR.
  • Patent number: 6471075
    Abstract: A rack which can be used in connection with the storage and transportation of pipe and other tubular goods. The rack is adjustable to accommodate many different types of tubular goods, and keep such different tubular goods segregated from one another. A horizontal track is provided with at least two vertical divider posts which can slide along the length of the track. The vertical divider posts can be locked in place at desired intervals along the horizontal track, thereby defining a plurality of compartments for holding pipe or other tubular goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Richard J. Robichaux
  • Publication number: 20020104812
    Abstract: A rack which can be used in connection with the storage and transportation of pipe and other tubular goods. The rack is adjustable to accommodate many different types of tubular goods, and keep such different tubular goods segregated from one another. A horizontal track is provided with at least two vertical divider posts which can slide along the length of the track. The vertical divider posts can be locked in place at desired intervals along the horizontal track, thereby defining a plurality of compartments for holding pipe or other tubular goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Richard J. Robichaux