Patents by Inventor Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas 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).

  • Directional core drilling system
    Patent number: 12123265
    Abstract: A directional core drilling includes an outer barrel assembly with at least one steering pad for orientating a drill bit within a hole and a drive barrel rotationally supported within the outer barrel assembly. An inner drive assembly is receivable within the outer barrel assembly and includes a torque latch assembly and an anti-rotation bearing assembly. The torque latch assembly includes latch arms configured to releasably couple a rotational drive input to the drive barrel. A core barrel is coupled to the anti-rotation bearing assembly and is rotationally fixed relative to the drive barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIONAL SERVICES LLC
    Inventors: Zach Thomas, Kai Penzhorn, Brian Smith
  • WINDSCREEN FOR ROLLING CIGARETTES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20240206527
    Abstract: The invention is a device to aid in the hand rolling of cigarettes. The device provides a working space shielded from wind and drafts. The device is a windscreen in the shape of a three-sided box with no top or bottom. The windscreen is set on its narrow edge on the flat surface of a rolling tray creating a working space protected from wind and drafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Zach Thomas Morford
  • DIRECTIONAL CORE DRILLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230313626
    Abstract: A directional core drilling includes an outer barrel assembly with a guide sleeve that defines a tilt angle for orientating a drill bit within a hole and a drive barrel rotationally supported within the outer barrel assembly. An inner drive assembly is receivable within the outer barrel assembly and includes a torque latch assembly and an anti-rotation bearing assembly. The torque latch assembly includes latch arms configured to releasably couple a rotational drive input to the drive barrel. A core barrel is coupled to the anti-rotation bearing assembly and is rotationally fixed relative to the drive barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Zach Thomas, Kai Penzhorn, Brian Smith
  • DIRECTIONAL CORE DRILLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230082691
    Abstract: A directional core drilling includes an outer barrel assembly with at least one steering pad for orientating a drill bit within a hole and a drive barrel rotationally supported within the outer barrel assembly. An inner drive assembly is receivable within the outer barrel assembly and includes a torque latch assembly and an anti-rotation bearing assembly. The torque latch assembly includes latch arms configured to releasably couple a rotational drive input to the drive barrel. A core barrel is coupled to the anti-rotation bearing assembly and is rotationally fixed relative to the drive barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Zach Thomas, Kai Penzhorn, Brian Smith