Patents by Inventor Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr.

Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr. 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: 8689863
    Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Richard Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130062074
    Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, JR.
  • Patent number: 8327928
    Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100101805
    Abstract: A method for running a tubular string in wellbore operations according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes providing a tubular running tool comprising gripping assembly rotationally connected to a carrier, the gripping assembly comprising a body and slips; connecting the carrier to a quill of a top drive of a drilling rig; positioning an end of a tubular for gripping with the slips; actuating the slips into gripping engagement with the tubular; and rotating the tubular with the slips in gripping engagement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: JEREMY R. ANGELLE, DONALD E. MOSING, ROBERT L. THIBODEAUX, JR.
  • Patent number: 7191686
    Abstract: A system for screwing together threaded connections includes a pair of moveable arms which first grip the tubular to provide a contact force against three hydraulically powered drive rollers, that are contained within the arms. The three drive rollers will screw or “spin” the connection to an initial torque value. The moveable arms also contain a set of jaws (three) which extend radially inwardly to grip the tubular, so the connection can be made up to final torque by contracting a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder that is used to apply the final torque value is attached on one end, where the moveable arms are pinned together, and on the other end to something fixed, such a snub post or derrick leg. Rotation of the opposing connection is prevented by the use of standard equipment such as a manual chain tong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Angelle, Donald E. Mosing, Robert L. Thibodeaux, Jr., Christopher B. Pechon