Patents by Inventor Willie H. Thornton, Jr.

Willie H. Thornton, Jr. 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).

  • Wellbore anchor
    Patent number: 5350016
    Abstract: A wellbore anchor tool employing at least one pair of individual slip segments which wrap at least partially around a mandrel passing through the tool, the individual slip segments carrying bearing surfaces and restraint members for holding the slip segments in the tool but at the same time in slidable engagement with the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Willie H. Thornton, Jr.