Patents by Inventor William R. Sines

William R. Sines 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).

  • Automated drill stem guide and method
    Patent number: 5846034
    Abstract: In a petroleum coking drum, a drill stem guide latches internally to a structure adjacent the drum opening, rather than externally to a flange about the drum opening. In preferred embodiments, the latching mechanism is spring loaded, and operated automatically as a function of raising and lowering the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Fluor Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel A. Martin, Leslie P. Antalffy, Michael B. Knowles, William R. Sines