Arthur T Jones

US Patent:

8020626, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

May 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/434861

Inventors:

Dale Francis - Houston TX, US
Nicholas Francis - Luling LA, US
William P. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Oswald J. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Lan Hiscox - Houston TX, US
Brian Compton - Cypress TX, US
Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 19/16

US Classification:

166380, 166360, 166367, 81 5722, 81 5732, 81 5736, 81467, 81469

Abstract:

An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.

US Patent:

8157018, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Sep 19, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/235928

Inventors:

Dale Francis - Houston TX, US
Nicholas Francis - Luling LA, US
William P. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Oswald J. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Lan Hiscox - Houston TX, US
Brian Compton - Cypress TX, US
Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Francis Services, Inc. - Luling LA

International Classification:

E21B 19/16

US Classification:

166380, 166360, 166367, 81 5732, 81 5736, 81467, 81469

Abstract:

An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.

US Patent:

8347972, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Apr 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/448536

Inventors:

Dale Francis - Luling LA, US
Nicholas Francis - Luling LA, US
William P. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Oswald J. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Lan Hiscox - Houston TX, US
Brian Compton - Cypress TX, US
Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Francis Services, Inc. - Luling LA

International Classification:

E21B 19/16

US Classification:

166380, 166360, 166367, 81 5732, 81 5736, 81467, 81469

Abstract:

An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.

US Patent:

8403065, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Sep 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/554693

Inventors:

Robert H. Taylor - Crosby TX, US
Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Detail Designs, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 23/00
E21B 17/01
E21B 15/02

US Classification:

166378, 166367, 166356

Abstract:

A riser for use in boring a subsea wellbore having a gooseneck assembly connected onto the riser. The gooseneck assembly has an outlet that couples with a flowline on the riser and a connector assembly that selectively decouples the gooseneck assembly from the flowline. A release member, such as a wire, cable, or rod, is attached to the connector so the connector assembly can be actuated by manipulating the release member from a remote location.

US Patent:

8640780, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Jan 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/736101

Inventors:

Nicholas Francis - Luling LA, US
William P. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Oswald J. Bernard - Luling LA, US
Lan Hiscox - Houston TX, US
Brian Compton - Cypress TX, US
Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Francis Services, Inc. - Luling LA

International Classification:

E21B 19/16

US Classification:

166380, 166360, 166367, 81 5722, 81 5732, 81 5736, 81467, 81469

Abstract:

An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.

US Patent:

20060115559, Jun 1, 2006

Filed:

Nov 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/999319

Inventors:

Arthur Jones - Albuquerque NM, US

International Classification:

G01N 33/02

US Classification:

426231000

Abstract:

The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection in the food industry. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing aerosolized contaminate particles from a foodstuff and analyzing the sample for presence of a contaminate. Aerosol lab-on-a-chip and/or electronic nose devices are utilized for the detection of contaminant particles.

US Patent:

20130263645, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/912346

Inventors:

Arthur Jones - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

G01N 33/00

US Classification:

73 2334

Abstract:

The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection of body parts, such as hands, and or their coverings, such as clean room suits or gloves, and small objects. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing aerosolized contaminate particles from the objects and analyzing the sample for presence of a contaminate. Aerosol lab-on-a-chip and/or electronic nose devices are utilized for the detection of contaminant particles. Also included is a system and method for monitoring an individual's hand hygiene or an object's cleanliness using a washing substance containing one or more chemical odor markers and a touchless detector for detecting the odor markers and generating a signal based on such detection. The detector may be handheld or portable. The system may also employ a mechanism for identifying the individual, and may employ one or more remote devices for monitoring or indicating the results of the detection.

US Patent:

49628178, Oct 16, 1990

Filed:

Apr 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/331752

Inventors:

Arthur B. Jones - Pasadena TX
Thomas D. Cherbonnier - Singapore, SG

Assignee:

A.R.M. Design Development

International Classification:

E21B 1909
B63B 3544
B66F 1104

US Classification:

175 5

Abstract:

A motion compensation system is provided for use on a drilling vessel that is subject to heaving due to wave action, and wherein a motion compensator associated with a derrick supports a drill string that extends from the vessel downwardly through the seabed and into a drilled hole in the sub-sea formation, the system including a first encoder for sensing vertical motion of the vessel, due to sea heaving, and for producing an electrical signal that varies in response to such sensing, a device on the vessel for producing hydraulic fluid displacement corresponding to variations of the signal, and an hydraulic fluid responsive manipulator in the form of an actuator or actuators carried by the derrick for lifting and lowering the compensator in correspondence to such hydraulic fluid displacement, thereby to maintain the drill string substantially motionless, vertically.