Patents by Inventor Terry McCafferty

Terry McCafferty 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: 7073592
    Abstract: A modular work system permits Rig Up time to be substantially reduced by reducing the number of crane lifts required to offload equipment for a transport boat or vehicle. This is achieved by developing transport skids capable of holding multiple system components. The number of equipment components that must be mechanically coupled on location is reduced by pre-assembling the components and maintaining the assembly in operating condition during storage and transport. Skid design concepts are employed, wherein a skid system carries various pre-assembled components for transport, storage and operation. Specifically, a skid sub-system includes various related components. The components are either pre-assembled or are designed to complete a sub-assembly through final assembly on the rig. The skid is moved into place using the crane, and the assembly is completed. Additional sub-systems are mounted on additional skids which are designed to be mated with the other related skids and sub-assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Yarom Polsky, Rod Shampine, Terry McCafferty
  • Patent number: 7063159
    Abstract: A system for reducing the effects of heave movements of a wellhead in an offshore drilling device is provided that includes a frame; a coiled tubing stack supported by the frame; and a heave compensation system for controlling an amount of load transferred from the coiled tubing stack to the wellhead to reduce relative movements between the coiled tubing stack and the wellhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Bartley J. Patton, Shampine Rod, Nikki Hobbs, Terry McCafferty, Robin Mallalieu
  • Publication number: 20050211430
    Abstract: The present invention is a compensated coiled tubing unit for use in off-shore applications. The unit includes a mechanism for providing both vertical and horizontal heave compensation. The heave compensation mechanism is incorporated into the jacking frame of the unit. The coiled tubing unit also includes a flexible riser system that connects the wellhead to the coiled tubing stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Bartley Patton, Shampine Rod, Nikki Hobbs, Terry McCafferty, Robin Mallalieu
  • Patent number: 6763890
    Abstract: A modular work system permits Rig Up time to be substantially reduced by reducing the number of crane lifts required to offload equipment for a transport boat or vehicle. This is achieved by developing transport skids capable of holding multiple system components. The number of equipment components that must be mechanically coupled on location is reduced by pre-assembling the components and maintaining the assembly in operating condition during storage and transport. Skid design concepts are employed, wherein a skid system carries various pre-assembled components for transport, storage and operation. Specifically, a skid sub-system includes various related components. The components are either pre-assembled or are designed to complete a sub-assembly through final assembly on the rig. The skid is moved into place using the crane, and the assembly is completed. Additional sub-systems are mounted on additional skids which are designed to be mated with the other related skids and sub-assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Yarom Polsky, Rod Shampine, Terry McCafferty
  • Publication number: 20030221822
    Abstract: A modular work system permits Rig Up time to be substantially reduced by reducing the number of crane lifts required to offload equipment for a transport boat or vehicle. This is achieved by developing transport skids capable of holding multiple system components. The number of equipment components that must be mechanically coupled on location is reduced by pre-assembling the components and maintaining the assembly in operating condition during storage and transport. Skid design concepts are employed, wherein a skid system carries various pre-assembled components for transport, storage and operation. Specifically, a skid sub-system includes various related components. The components are either pre-assembled or are designed to complete a sub-assembly through final assembly on the rig. The skid is moved into place using the crane, and the assembly is completed. Additional sub-systems are mounted on additional skids which are designed to be mated with the other related skids and sub-assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Yarom Polsky, Rod Shampine, Terry McCafferty
  • Publication number: 20030221835
    Abstract: A modular work system permits Rig Up time to be substantially reduced by reducing the number of crane lifts required to offload equipment for a transport boat or vehicle. This is achieved by developing transport skids capable of holding multiple system components. The number of equipment components that must be mechanically coupled on location is reduced by pre-assembling the components and maintaining the assembly in operating condition during storage and transport. Skid design concepts are employed, wherein a skid system carries various pre-assembled components for transport, storage and operation. Specifically, a skid sub-system includes various related components. The components are either pre-assembled or are designed to complete a sub-assembly through final assembly on the rig. The skid is moved into place using the crane, and the assembly is completed. Additional sub-systems are mounted on additional skids which are designed to be mated with the other related skids and sub-assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Yarom Polsky, Rod Shampine, Terry McCafferty