James Ernest Howell

Address:

7724 Lee Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone:

4102552974

VIN:

2GNALBEK4C1247815

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

EQUINOX

Year:

2012

US Patent:

7069823, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/789824

Inventors:

James Howell - Baltimore MD, US

International Classification:

B25B 23/16
B25G 1/00

US Classification:

811771, 811801

Abstract:

An auxilary handle device for use with conventional handheld screwdrivers for applying additional torque and reducing muscle strain. The device includes a handle portion designed for being grasped by a human hand, and a coupling portion. The coupling portion selectively receives a handle of a conventional screwdriver. The coupling portion is operationally coupled to the handle portion such that rotation of the handle portion in a first direction imparts rotation in the first direction to the coupling portion and to the conventional screwdriver in turn. The coupling portion further comprises a cylindrical perimeter wall forming a cavity portion. The cavity portion slideably receives a portion of the handle of the conventional screwdriver. The coupling portion may further include a retaining means. The retaining means selectively secures the portion of the handle of the conventional screwdriver to the coupling portion.

US Patent:

8536983, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Oct 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/905405

Inventors:

Tracy J Harasti - Arnold MD, US
James E Howell - Severn MD, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

H04Q 5/22

US Classification:

340 101, 700245, 700253, 700257, 15319, 701 21

Abstract:

A method and system to optimize underwater operations utilizing a radio frequency identification (RFID) arrangement. The RFID arrangement includes a plurality of RFID tags positioned on an underwater surface, with each of the plurality of tags coded with unique information related to each tag's location on the underwater surface. The RFID system also includes an RFID reader/interrogator attached to an underwater explorer. When the underwater explorer is within a reading range of a tag, the reader/interrogator reads the unique tag information. The tag information is used to optimize underwater operations performed by the explorer, which may be a diver or a water vessel.

US Patent:

40492397, Sep 20, 1977

Filed:

Dec 8, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/638255

Inventors:

James D. Howell - Gretna LA

Assignee:

Exxon Production Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

B66D 148

US Classification:

254172

Abstract:

An apparatus for limiting the tension to which a suspended member can be subjected is disclosed. The apparatus responds to excessive tensile stress by increasing in length at a rate to keep such stress from exceeding a predetermined level. The present invention includes a closed cylinder with a piston disposed therein. Connected to the piston is a piston rod which extends through an opening in one end of the cylinder. The cylinder and piston rod are adapted to connect with a suspended member and a hoisting means. A bypass conduit connects the cylinder chambers by extending from one side of the piston to the other. In the conduit, there is a flow control regulator which actuates when the pressure on one side of the piston reaches a predetermined level, corresponding to a proportional tensile stress, permitting fluid to flow through the conduit in such a volume that the pressure on that side of the piston is maintained at the predetermined level.

US Patent:

40636020, Dec 20, 1977

Filed:

Nov 1, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/737751

Inventors:

James Damron Howell - Gretna LA
Robert William Beck - Houston TX
George Hayden Bruce - Houston TX
John David McLain - Houston TX

Assignee:

Exxon Production Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 712

US Classification:

175 7

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus for offshore drilling is described which is particularly useful for drilling in deep water from a floating surface vessel. Drilling fluid is introduced into a drill string extending from the vessel into a wellbore in the floor of the body of water. In order to maintain a controlled hydrostatic pressure within the riser, drilling fluids are diverted from the lower end of the riser and are either discharged into the body of water or pumped to the surface through a return conduit adjacent the riser.