Patents by Inventor Ryan CRAIG WALL

Ryan CRAIG WALL 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).

  • Semiautomated drill rod handling apparatus and method, hand-held haul plug spinner and haul plug combination and drill rod handling system with both
    Patent number: 10267104
    Abstract: A semi-automated drill rod handling apparatus and method is provided for a drilling rig of the type having a main winch and haul plug with adapter for assembling and disassembling the drill string and carrying drill rods between a drill rod stowage platform and the drilling rig. The apparatus comprises: an elongated boom mounted substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform mounted on a transverse elevated horizontal beam situated above the proximal end of the platform relative to the drilling rig and to one side of the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the boom is position adjustable both axially and transversely on the elevated beam as well as angularly within a vertical plane perpendicular to the elevated horizontal beam; and a drill rod and winch cable guiding means longitudinally movable along said boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: EXPLORATION DRILL MASTERS CHILE S.A.
    Inventor: Ryan Craig Wall
  • SEMIAUTOMATED DRILL ROD HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD, HAND-HELD HAUL PLUG SPINNER AND HAUL PLUG COMBINATION AND DRILL ROD HANDLING SYSTEM WITH BOTH
    Publication number: 20170167208
    Abstract: A semi-automated drill rod handling apparatus and method is provided for a drilling rig of the type having a main winch and haul plug with adapter for assembling and disassembling the drill string and carrying drill rods between a drill rod stowage platform and the drilling rig. The apparatus comprises: an elongated boom mounted substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform mounted on a transverse elevated horizontal beam situated above the proximal end of the platform relative to the drilling rig and to one side of the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the boom is position adjustable both axially and transversely on the elevated beam as well as angularly within a vertical plane perpendicular to the elevated horizontal beam; and a drill rod and winch cable guiding means longitudinally movable along said boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan CRAIG WALL