Patents by Inventor Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey 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).

  • Method for extracting coal bed methane with source fluid injection
    Patent number: 7278497
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides an inexpensive method for drilling a multilateral wellbore where the pressure exerted on a formation of interest by a column of drilling fluid may be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb
    Inventors: Jim Terry, Tom Bailey, Adrian Vuyk, Alejandro Coy, Ron Divine, Darrell Johnson
  • Method for extracting coal bed methane with source fluid injection
    Publication number: 20060006004
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides an inexpensive method for drilling a multilateral wellbore where the pressure exerted on a formation of interest by a column of drilling fluid may be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jim Terry, Tom Bailey, Adrian Vuyk, Alejandro Coy, Ron Divine, Darrell Johnson
  • Animal lift and transport apparatus and method for using the same
    Patent number: 6230662
    Abstract: A method of transporting and lifting a large immobile animal for treatment of the animal includes transporting the animal with a transport cart and lifting the animal with a lift. The transport cart includes a generally rectangular collapsible frame having a front frame member pivotally attached to a rear frame member. A set of wheels are attached to the rear frame member for rolling movement of the cart. A handle is pivotally attached to the front frame member. A removable support sheet is carried by the frame. The lift includes a base supported by wheels for rolling movement of the lift, a lowered generally rectangular support frame, a generally rectangular support sheet carried by the generally rectangular support frame, a frame lifting mechanism disposed between the base and the frame, and a driving mechanism coupled to the lifting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventors: Theresa Miale, Gloria Miale, David Giuntoli, Tom Bailey