Jerry Kay Collins

Address:

14754 Oak Bnd Dr, Houston, TX 77079

Phone:

2815969104

VIN:

1N4BA41E87C856233

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

MAXIMA

Year:

2007

US Patent:

40914518, May 23, 1978

Filed:

Apr 26, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/791113

Inventors:

Peter D. Weiner - Woodlands TX
Charles W. Calhoun - Houston TX
Jerry A. Collins - Houston TX
Gary Lynn Mee - Houston TX

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01L 524
G06F 916

US Classification:

364506

Abstract:

A method of and apparatus for making up two members having mating threaded connections, such as pipe joints or bolts, for insuring that a specified number of threads have been engaged and a specific torque has been applied. The mating threaded connections are threadably engaged while measurements are made of the torque required to turn one of the members relative to the other, and measurements are made of the number of turns of the members relative to each other. In order to insure that a bad joint is not made up, the measurements of torque and turns must remain within specified parameters or the threaded interconnection is discontinued. The method and apparatus further includes avoiding erroneous turn measurements that may occur such as due to bending or swaying of one of the members during makeup.

US Patent:

40527034, Oct 4, 1977

Filed:

May 5, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/574519

Inventors:

Jerry Alan Collins - Houston TX
Robert Lynn Spaw - Houston TX

Assignee:

Automatic Terminal Information Systems, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 712

US Classification:

364200

Abstract:

A subsea well installation is equipped with means for performing required control functions as directed by electrical command signals transmitted over a primary cable from a remote surface location. The subsea installation includes a logic system which effects desired normal or emergency control functions according to self-contained programs or in accordance with instructions received from the surface. Multiplexing means at both locations substantially reduce cable dependency and reduce the number of electrical conductors required in the cable. Cable dependency and signal traffic are further reduced by the provision of self-contained means in the subsea logic system which verify that correct instructions have been received without need for retransmitting the received instructions to the surface. When the primary cable is damaged or communications are otherwise interrupted, a special subsea logic is initiated to control operation of the well installation and a submerged buoy is automatically released. An auxiliary cable is carried by the buoy to the water surface to permit power and communications to be re-established with the underwater installation.