Patents by Inventor Stuart McLaughlin

Stuart McLaughlin 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: 11441376
    Abstract: A downhole device comprising a novel apparatus and vibratory assemblage that initiates and maintains mechanical agitation within the horizontal section of a well bore by providing both low and high vibration, in multiple axes and planes, and through pulsing of high-pressure fluids within the confines of the apparatus and drilling pipe. Through the judicious and conservative use of fluids, the present invention provides both rotationally accelerated low and high vibration and high-intensity, directed and timed pressure to reduce the cumulative friction between the drill string and bottom hole assembly on a wellbore. Additionally, the present apparatus can be preprogrammed to respond to specific commands, in response to certain predetermined conditions, to stop and start functioning at various times throughout the drilling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 11215013
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel clutch connector assembly for jointed pipe, threaded pipe, coiled tubing or any threaded or non-threaded pipe for a bottom hole assembly that eliminates the need to use screw threads to mate two pipes or mechanical assemblies, harbors a spring-loaded mechanical locking system in addition in to a pressure-activated, component protectant system, requires no significant tools, other than an Allen wrench or similar screw setting device, permits distributed torque loading, allows for movement in either a clockwise or counter clockwise rotational direction through interlocking castellations and presents a removeable and replaceable valve assembly preventing retrograde hydrocarbon advancement through a drilling pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200284113
    Abstract: A downhole device comprising a novel apparatus and vibratory assemblage that initiates and maintains mechanical agitation within the horizontal section of a well bore by providing both low and high vibration, in multiple axes and planes, and through pulsing of high-pressure fluids within the confines of the apparatus and drilling pipe. Through the judicious and conservative use of fluids, the present invention provides both rotationally accelerated low and high vibration and high-intensity, directed and timed pressure to reduce the cumulative friction between the drill string and bottom hole assembly on a wellbore. Additionally, the present apparatus can be preprogrammed to respond to specific commands, in response to certain predetermined conditions, to stop and start functioning at various times throughout the drilling process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 10408702
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system comprising a hydraulic plate assembly, a hydraulic grapple pipe connection assembly, hydraulic circuit assembly, or a combination thereof to set and attach pipe connections to equipment, such as oilfield equipment and method(s) of using the system. The use of this system makes the process of attaching the connections to the pipe safe, quick and easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20190003265
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel clutch connector assembly for jointed pipe, threaded pipe, coiled tubing or any threaded or non-threaded pipe for a bottom hole assembly that eliminates the need to use screw threads to mate two pipes or mechanical assemblies, harbors a spring-loaded mechanical locking system in addition in to a pressure-activated, component protectant system, requires no significant tools, other than an Allen wrench or similar screw setting device, permits distributed torque loading, allows for movement in either a clockwise or counter clockwise rotational direction through interlocking castellations and presents a removeable and replaceable valve assembly preventing retrograde hydrocarbon advancement through a drilling pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 10100587
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device, namely a hydraulic-mechanical pipe connector that allows a simple, user friendly way to attach pipe and tools to one another whether this is a single connection to a bottom hole assembly or a splice connection joining two pipe ends together, thereby eliminating the need for tools such as wrenches and tongs and removing the need and difficulty of requiring pipe rotation to make up the connection. It also provides a simple, safe and efficient manner to affix a tool, sub assembly, bottom hole assembly or similar oil tools to the end of a pipe that has no thread attachment, without the need for the hand tools and wrenches. More importantly, the present invention provides a device that can splice multiple pipe or coil sizes together using the hydraulic actuation technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20180195928
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system comprising a hydraulic plate assembly, a hydraulic grapple pipe connection assembly, hydraulic circuit assembly, or a combination thereof to set and attach pipe connections to equipment, such as oilfield equipment and method(s) of using the system. The use of this system makes the process of attaching the connections to the pipe safe, quick and easy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20170198532
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device, namely a Hydraulic-Mechanical Pipe Connector that allows a simple, user friendly way to attach pipe and tools to one another whether this is a single connection to a bottom hole assembly or a Splice connection joining two pipe ends together, thereby eliminating the need for tools such as wrenches and tongs and removing the need and difficulty of requiring pipe rotation to make up the connection. It also provides a simple, safe and efficient manner to affix a tool, sub assembly, bottom hole assembly or similar oil tools to the end of a pipe that has no thread attachment, without the need for the hand tools and wrenches. More importantly, the present invention provides a device that can splice multiple pipe or coil sizes together using the hydraulic actuation technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20170198843
    Abstract: A connection that provides for a means to manually make-up a pipe connection or assembly without the need for wrenches, tongs, hydraulic torque equipment, etc. A connection design that can be assembled and manufactured without threads and permits the same loading, torque and integrity requirements of threaded joint systems. A system that incorporates a locking mechanism that requires only manual effort to disengage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 9458678
    Abstract: A threadless connection assembly for use in connecting two tubular members. A connection assembly includes connection portions having interlocking splines and a link lock that secures the two connection portions axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: UNMANNED AD-HOC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart McLaughlin, Roxanne R. Dahse, Raymond Kolar, Jeremy Ramirez, Cameron Griffin, Dan Katen
  • Publication number: 20150028585
    Abstract: A threadless connection assembly for use in connecting two tubular members. A connection assembly includes connection portions having interlocking splines and a link lock that secures the two connection portions axially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: IMPACT GUIDANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart McLaughlin, Roxanne R. Dahse, Raymond Kolar, Jeremy Ramirez, Cameron Griffin, Dan Katen
  • Publication number: 20110083845
    Abstract: A logging tool for use within a work string within a wellbore. The logging tool includes one or more sensors which detect operational conditions within the wellbore and a processing and storage means for recording data relating to these conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Impact Guidance Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 7533724
    Abstract: An intelligent downhole impact jar device is described that is able to sense well bore angle or deviation and alter the effective jar impact load based upon the sensed information. The impact jar device includes a jarring portion for creating jarring impacts within a wellbore toolstring. The jarring portion is adjustable so that jarring forces of various levels can be produced. The jarring portion is adjusted in response to sensed wellbore conditions, such as the angle of deviation of the surrounding wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Impact Guidance Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20080087424
    Abstract: An intelligent downhole impact jar device is described that is able to sense well bore angle or deviation and alter the effective jar impact load based upon the sensed information. The impact jar device includes a jarring portion for creating jarring impacts within a wellbore toolstring. The jarring portion is adjustable so that jarring forces of various levels can be produced. The jarring portion is adjusted in response to sensed wellbore conditions, such as the angle of deviation of the surrounding wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 7165612
    Abstract: An impact sensing system for detecting downhole impacts within a toolstring, such as a jarring tool string. The system includes an impact sensing sub that is integrated into the tool string and contains an impact sensor for sensing impacts. Additionally, the sub has means for storing impact-related data and correlating it with time, inclination, and other data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20060142945
    Abstract: An impact sensing system for detecting downhole impacts within a toolstring, such as a jarring tool string. The system includes an impact sensing sub that is integrated into the tool string and contains an impact sensor for sensing impacts. Additionally, the sub has means for storing impact-related data and correlating it with time, inclination, and other data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin