Patents by Inventor Trond Werner Moen

Trond Werner Moen 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: 11492857
    Abstract: A torque device for guiding a first torque device member relative to a second torque device member includes the first and second torque device members. Each of the torque device members has an operational axis of rotation and three clamp bodies spaced about the operational axis. The clamp bodies are movable between a retracted passive position and an extended active position. The torque device also includes a guide ring on one of the torque device members. The guide ring includes one or more guide ring sections. In addition, the torque device includes at least two guide elements on the other of the torque device members. Each guide element being movable with one of the clamp bodies of the respective torque device member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NORWAY AS
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Publication number: 20200115971
    Abstract: A torque device for guiding a first torque device member relative to a second torque device member includes the first and second torque device members. Each of the torque device members has an operational axis of rotation and three clamp bodies spaced about the operational axis. The clamp bodies are movable between a retracted passive position and an extended active position. The torque device also includes a guide ring on one of the torque device members. The guide ring includes one or more guide ring sections. In addition, the torque device includes at least two guide elements on the other of the torque device members. Each guide element being movable with one of the clamp bodies of the respective torque device member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco Norway AS
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Patent number: 10550651
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying torque about an operational axis of rotation includes a first torque device member. In addition, the apparatus includes an actuator support configured to move radially relative the operational axis and configured to be restricted from rotating in a plane oriented perpendicular to the operational axis. Further, the apparatus includes a first torque actuator pivotally coupled to the first torque device member and the actuator support. Still further, the apparatus includes a rod or a second torque actuator pivotally coupled to the first torque device member and the actuator support. Moreover, the apparatus includes a second torque device member coupled to the first torque device member and disposed about the operational axis of rotation. The actuator support is pivotally coupled to the second torque device member and is configured to pivot about a first pivot axis towards and away from the operational axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NORWAY AS
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Patent number: 9752394
    Abstract: A die holder device includes a die holder that has an axial centre line and is adapted to receive a clamp die. The die holder is included in a clamp arm or slide block. The die holder is restricted from axial movement by at least a first complete or partial conical surface and possibly by a second complete or partial conical surface that directly or indirectly bears against the clamp arm or the slide block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NORWAY AS
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, Hugo Leonardo Rosano, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Patent number: 9303468
    Abstract: A system for storing one or more tubulars comprises a drilling deck including a hole offset from a wellbore centerline. In addition, the system comprises a rack unit coupled to the drilling deck and extending downward from the hole in the drilling deck. The rack unit comprises a tubular housing having a longitudinal axis, an upper end, and a lower end opposite the upper end. The rack unit also comprises a first rack disposed within the body, wherein the first rack is moveably coupled to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NORWAY AS
    Inventors: Per Andre Selzer, Magnus Johansson, Erik Haavind, Jonathan Garrick Webb, Trond Werner Moen, Bjorn Abrahamsen
  • Publication number: 20150144355
    Abstract: A die holder device includes a die holder that has an axial centre line and is adapted to receive a clamp die. The die holder is included in a clamp arm or slide block. The die holder is restricted from axial movement by at least a first complete or partial conical surface and possibly by a second complete or partial conical surface that directly or indirectly bears against the clamp arm or the slide block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, Hugo Leonardo Rosano, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Publication number: 20150107420
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying torque about an operational axis of rotation includes a first torque device member. In addition, the apparatus includes an actuator support configured to move radially relative the operational axis and configured to be restricted from rotating in a plane oriented perpendicular to the operational axis. Further, the apparatus includes a first torque actuator pivotally coupled to the first torque device member and the actuator support. Still further, the apparatus includes a rod or a second torque actuator pivotally coupled to the first torque device member and the actuator support. Moreover, the apparatus includes a second torque device member coupled to the first torque device member and disposed about the operational axis of rotation. The actuator support is pivotally coupled to the second torque device member and is configured to pivot about a first pivot axis towards and away from the operational axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Publication number: 20130206478
    Abstract: A system for storing one or more tubulars comprises a drilling deck including a hole offset from a wellbore centerline. In addition, the system comprises a rack unit coupled to the drilling deck and extending downward from the hole in the drilling deck. The rack unit comprises a tubular housing having a longitudinal axis, an upper end, and a lower end opposite the upper end. The rack unit also comprises a first rack disposed within the body, wherein the first rack is moveably coupled to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco Norway AS
    Inventors: Per Andre Selzer, Magnus Johansson, Erik Haavind, Jonathan Garrick Webb, Trond Werner Moen, Bjorn Abrahamsen