Patents by Inventor Tommy Duc Vu

Tommy Duc Vu 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).

  • Systems and methods for continuous and near continuous drilling
    Patent number: 9074455
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides drilling and tripping equipment packages and control schemes and methods using two or more lifting systems that operate simultaneously and continuously in a synchronized manner such that the feeding of tubular into or out of a well bore is achieved with continuous or near continuous movement, without the need for periodic interruptions. The drilling and tripping equipment packages and control schemes are also able to rotate the tubular in the well bore with continuous speed and torque sufficient for both drilling and back-reaming operations. The drilling and tripping equipment package and control scheme is additionally able to circulate drilling fluid into the internal bore of the tubular with sufficient pressure and flow to facilitate both drilling and back-reaming operations, with minimal interruption to circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Cameron Rig Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Pilgrim, Tommy Duc Vu, Paul Channon, Erman Citirik
  • Systems and Methods for Continuous and Near Continuous Drilling
    Publication number: 20130025937
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides drilling and tripping equipment packages and control schemes and methods using two or more lifting systems that operate simultaneously and continuously in a synchronized manner such that the feeding of tubular into or out of a well bore is achieved with continuous or near continuous movement, without the need for periodic interruptions. The drilling and tripping equipment packages and control schemes are also able to rotate the tubular in the well bore with continuous speed and torque sufficient for both drilling and back-reaming operations. The drilling and tripping equipment package and control scheme is additionally able to circulate drilling fluid into the internal bore of the tubular with sufficient pressure and flow to facilitate both drilling and back-reaming operations, with minimal interruption to circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Cameron Rig Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommy Duc Vu, Paul Channon, Erman Citirik