Patents by Inventor Scott W. Widney

Scott W. Widney 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).

  • Downhole communication apparatus
    Patent number: 6575241
    Abstract: A device for moving a tool lengthwise in a passageway such as a pipe or oil well hole, with a power or signal conduit connected between the tool and outside of the passageway, consists of a solid rod with a groove along the rod's length, the groove extending inwards from the rod outer surface. The conduit is installed in the groove. The device can also be used to rotate the tool in the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: C-Tech Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Widney, Richard L. Dedels, Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Portable continuous sucker rod manufacturing process
    Patent number: 6481082
    Abstract: Sucker rod is made at a well site by welding 40 foot lengths of straight round bar. The welded rod is then coiled on large radius coils at the well site. Round bar is prepared for welding by pencil pointing and then mig welded. The coils are large enough that the bending stress of the rod is not exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: 768885 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott W. Widney, Richard L. Dedels
  • Downhole communication method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020066575
    Abstract: A device for moving a tool lengthwise in a passageway such as a pipe or oil well hole, with a power or signal conduit connected between the tool and outside of the passageway, consists of a solid rod with a groove along the rod's length, the groove extending inwards from the rod outer surface. The conduit is installed in the groove. The device can also be used to rotate the tool in the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Scott W. Widney, Richard L. Dedels, Emanuel Kulhanek