Patents by Inventor William D. Chapman

William D. Chapman 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: 11912545
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Patent number: 8496064
    Abstract: A technique is provided for engaging and disengaging an upper completion with a lower completion positioned in a wellbore. The upper completion comprises an upper communication line, and the lower completion comprises a lower communication line. The upper completion is mechanically latched with the lower completion and the communication lines are coupled in a manner that enables selective engagement and disengagement. A communication line union is used to connect the upper communication line and the lower communication line in a plurality of rotational orientations of the upper completion relative to the lower completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Gary L. Rytlewski, William D. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20090078429
    Abstract: A technique is provided for moving a downhole equipment assembly into engagement or out of engagement with a lower completion positioned in a wellbore. An upper communication line extends past the downhole equipment assembly, and a lower communication line is located with the lower completion. During engagement, the downhole equipment assembly is connected with the lower completion and the communication lines are coupled via a wet mate system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Michele Arena, Gary L. Rytlewski, William D. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20090056947
    Abstract: A technique is provided for engaging and disengaging an upper completion with a lower completion positioned in a wellbore. The upper completion comprises an upper communication line, and the lower completion comprises a lower communication line. The upper completion is mechanically latched with the lower completion and the communication lines are coupled in a manner that enables selective engagement and disengagement. A communication line union is used to connect the upper communication line and the lower communication line in a plurality of rotational orientations of the upper completion relative to the lower completion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Gary L. Rytlewski, William D. Chapman
  • Patent number: 5611398
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece drilling flange which allows for the full engagement of a conventional casing head external thread (8-round thread) reducing thread wear. The two-piece drilling flange incorporates a flange-bushing piece and a drilling-flange piece. The flange-bushing piece is hand tightened on the 8-round thread so that the casing head end face protrudes beyond the bushing. The drilling-flange piece is threaded onto the flange-bushing piece until a highly reliable elastomeric radial seal makes tight contact with the casing head end face. The drilling-flange piece is then further tightened, exerting an upward force on the flange-bushing piece, ensuring the full engagement of the casing head 8-round thread by the flange-bushing piece internal thread. This tight thread fit reduces thread wear by preventing destructive movement between the threads, especially during the highly vibrating drilling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Duhn Industries
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, William D. Chapman
  • Patent number: 4974676
    Abstract: A ground subsidence wellhead has a lower wellhead assembly mounted on the ground for supporting a casing in tension and an upper wellhead assembly threaded to the top of the casing and spaced from the lower wellhead assembly. The lower assembly has a casing head with aconical bowl for receiving a slip. The slip is wedged between the casing head and casing by compression springs acting between the casing head and the slip, and has asymmetrical teeth for engaging the casing to prevent downward, but allow upward, movement of the casing in the slip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Jay C. Duhn, William D. Chapman