Patents by Inventor Stephen C. JANES

Stephen C. JANES 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).

  • Thread inspection systems and methods
    Patent number: 11022419
    Abstract: A screw thread measurement system and methods may comprise a frame having a reference surface, a carrier coupled to the frame and configured to translate relative to the frame, a dimension measurement system coupled to the carrier and having a thread contact element configured to translate relative to the frame and orthogonally the translation axis of the carrier. The dimension measurement system configured to determine thread dimensions relative to the frame reference surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Gagemaker, L.P.
    Inventors: James R. Douglas, Kris L. Dawson, Stephen C. Janes
  • Thread Inspection Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20200109935
    Abstract: A screw thread measurement system and methods may comprise a frame having a reference surface, a carrier coupled to the frame and configured to translate relative to the frame, a dimension measurement system coupled to the carrier and having a thread contact element configured to translate relative to the frame and orthogonally the translation axis of the carrier. The dimension measurement system configured to determine thread dimensions relative to the frame reference surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: Gagemaker, L.P.
    Inventors: James R. DOUGLAS, Kris L. DAWSON, Stephen C. JANES
  • Thread inspection systems and methods
    Patent number: 10436564
    Abstract: A screw thread measurement system and methods may comprise a frame having a reference surface, a carrier coupled to the frame and configured to translate relative to the frame, a dimension measurement system coupled to the carrier and having a thread contact element configured to translate relative to the frame and orthogonally the translation axis of the carrier. The dimension measurement system configured to determine thread dimensions relative to the frame reference surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Gagemaker, LP
    Inventors: James R. Douglas, Kris L. Dawson, Stephen C. Janes
  • Condition monitoring of electric motor
    Patent number: 10018030
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring operation of a motor may include initially determining a no load torque versus temperature characteristic of the motor over a range of operating temperatures. After a period of operation, a no load torque value and temperature of the motor may be determined. Motor temperature may be measured by a local thermistor or the like. Motor torque may be determined from measured motor current. The motor torque and temperature may then be compared to the initial torque versus temperature characteristic to determine a change in load of said motor due to break down of motor oil, worn bearings, or similar condition. In some embodiment, the method and system may be used with a downhole tool for drilling a well, such as a rotary steerable system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Neelesh V. Deolalikar, Stephen C. Janes
  • CONDITION MONITORING OF ELECTRIC MOTOR
    Publication number: 20170292363
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring operation of a motor may include initially determining a no load torque versus temperature characteristic of the motor over a range of operating temperatures. After a period of operation, a no load torque value and temperature of the motor may be determined. Motor temperature may be measured by a local thermistor or the like. Motor torque may be determined from measured motor current. The motor torque and temperature may then be compared to the initial torque versus temperature characteristic to determine a change in load of said motor due to break down of motor oil, worn bearings, or similar condition. In some embodiment, the method and system may be used with a downhole tool for drilling a well, such as a rotary steerable system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Neelesh V. Deolalikar, Stephen C. Janes
  • Thread Inspection Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20170038190
    Abstract: A screw thread measurement system and methods may comprise a frame having a reference surface, a carrier coupled to the frame and configured to translate relative to the frame, a dimension measurement system coupled to the carrier and having a thread contact element configured to translate relative to the frame and orthogonally the translation axis of the carrier. The dimension measurement system configured to determine thread dimensions relative to the frame reference surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: GAGEMAKER, LP
    Inventors: James R. DOUGLAS, Kris L. DAWSON, Stephen C. JANES