James Lawrence Burton

US Patent:

20100206575, Aug 19, 2010

Filed:

Nov 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/682006

Inventors:

David H. Theiss - Houston TX, US
Christopher G. Kocurek - Houston TX, US
James A. Burton - Houston TX, US
Terry L. Shinn - Houston TX, US
Keith Garbett - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 33/043
F16J 15/10
E21B 33/035

US Classification:

166368, 277650, 277312

Abstract:

An annular seal assembly for forming a seal between two annular surfaces. The seal assembly includes an annular base including a sealing surface. The seal assembly also includes a pair of spaced apart rims extending from the annular base opposite the base sealing surface and in opposite directions, the rims also including sealing surfaces. The base is elastically deformable and the rims are elastically deformable relative to the base to effect a self-energized seal between the two annular surfaces.

US Patent:

39971970, Dec 14, 1976

Filed:

Oct 8, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/513056

Inventors:

Gerald A. Marsh - Houston TX
Eugene O. Lee - Houston TX
James A. Burton - Houston TX
Raymond E. Latham - Houston TX

Assignee:

HydroTech International, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

F16L 3500

US Classification:

285 93

Abstract:

A ball and socket type coupling for connecting the ends of two pipes which may be axially misaligned by as much as several degrees. It includes a pair of coupling members, each of which is arranged for connection to one of the pipes to be connected. One of the members has attached at the other end thereof a ball portion, and the other coupling member has attached thereto a housing arranged for receiving in mating relationship therewith the forward surface of the ball portion. Seal means are disposable between the ball and the housing member for providing a fluid seal therebetween. A plurality of cam members are supported in circumferentially spaced about positions in the housing and pivotally movable between a retracted position to permit the receiving portion of the housing to freely receive the ball in mating engagement with the internal surface thereof, and an extended and locked position of engagement with the rearward side of the ball at a plurality of circumferentially spaced about points and so arranged to urge the ball into continual positive contact with the housing, whereby the coupling members are restrained against relative axial separation. Means are also provided for pivoting the cam members to the extended and locked position and subsequently to the retracted and unlocked position, should the latter become desirable.

US Patent:

46798005, Jul 14, 1987

Filed:

Oct 15, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/660710

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hydril Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B63B 2118
F16J 1500

US Classification:

277 34

Abstract:

A hawser chain assembly and method for installation of its sealing element is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing adapted for connection in series with a hawser pipe of a marine vessel such as a semi-submersible drilling rig. The housing may be moved to an open position for installation or replacement of the sealing element, and a closed position to longitudinally surround and secure the sealing element. The sealing element has at least two semi-cylindrical elastomeric parts, each of which is adapted for placement partially about the hawser chain when the housing is in the open position. Each semi-cylindrical part has at least one inflatable bladder. A manifold is provided by which fluid pressure may be introduced to the bladders of the sealing element causing them to expand. The sealing element is restricted on its outer diameter by the closed housing causing the elastomeric material to move inwardly forming a sealing engagement with the chain.

US Patent:

51101440, May 5, 1992

Filed:

Aug 24, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/573630

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX
Rickey D. Book - Houston TX

Assignee:

Cooper Industries, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 3304
E21B 33128

US Classification:

2771162

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an improved seal assembly for sealing between the interior sealing surface of a well housing and the exterior sealing surface of a hanger landed within the well housing and includes a seal body having a pair of outer lips diverging outwardly for sealing against the housing interior sealing surface and an interior series of annular ridges which have a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the hanger exterior sealing surface, an upper energizer and a lower energizer for coacting with said lips to move the lips into sealing position and to store the energy of setting to ensure sealing engagement of the lips. In some forms of the invention the energy is stored by virture of the lips being of a relatively low yield stength material as compared to the energizers which have a higher yield strength. Also, structure is provided in some of the forms of the invention to store both radial and axial lip loading forces.

US Patent:

45549826, Nov 26, 1985

Filed:

Aug 3, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/637523

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hydril Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E21B 708

US Classification:

175 75

Abstract:

Drilling apparatus is disclosed adapted for drilling upwardly a deviated hole from a carriage assembly disposed in a cased vertical hole below a target zone of a hydrocarbon bearing formation. The drilling apparatus includes a drill motor assembly having a drill bit driven by a shaft of a drill bit mud pressure driven motor. A weight on bit assembly is provided below the drill bit motor for imparting "weight-on-bit" drilling force to the drilling bit against the face of the borehole. The weight on bit assembly includes an anti-rotation assembly for preventing rotation of the drill bit motor with respect to the borehole and an axial drive assembly for applying axial force to the drill bit. Apparatus is provided to reverse the direction of the axial force generated by the weight on bit assembly. Apparatus is also provided to limit the axial force applied to the drill bit to a predetermined level.

US Patent:

43602266, Nov 23, 1982

Filed:

Sep 5, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/184360

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hydril Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F16L 2700

US Classification:

285223

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a connector for mechanically joining members having large force loading while enabling limited relative angular movement therebetween. The connector employs a plurality of stacked metal roll plates to provide rolling metal-to-metal contact while avoiding sliding movement of contacting members transmitting the force load between connector members. Each of the roll plates is provided with a concave and convex load carrying surface with the radius of the concave surface greater than that of the convex surface to provide rolling rather than sliding contact. To obtain universal angular movement, one embodiment of the connector employs a single stack of spherical surface roll plates while a second embodiment employs a plurality of roll plate stacks having substantially cylindrical load carrying surfaces. The roll plates are maintained in operating alignment by resilient members extending through the stack and may be enclosed for protection by a resilient cover forming a chamber that may be filled by a lubricant.

US Patent:

50981323, Mar 24, 1992

Filed:

Jun 12, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/536694

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX

Assignee:

Cooper Industries, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

F16L 3500

US Classification:

285 18

Abstract:

An improved length compensating joint suitable for use in repairing pipelines includes an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member which receives the inner member in close fitting engagement, seals disposed radially and axially between the inner and outer members define annular piston areas for providing selective relative motion between the inner and outer members, a pressure responsive locking piston with a camming surface for urging gripping elements into locking engagement with the inner member, a metal-to-metal seal between the inner and outer members which can be deenergized during extension or retraction operations and a test port for verifying the integrity of the metal-to-metal seal after installation. Additionally, a second embodiment provides an alternative metal-to-metal seal configuration which can also be deenergized during extension and retraction operations.

US Patent:

45587507, Dec 17, 1985

Filed:

Aug 3, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/637425

Inventors:

James A. Burton - Houston TX
Hubert L. Elkins - Houston TX
Milton E. Goodhart - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hydril Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E21B 708

US Classification:

175 61

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is disclosed for deviated hole drilling upwardly and outwardly from beneath a shallow hydrocarbon formation pay zone. A large diameter vertical hole is first formed as by drilling below the pay zone. A first casing having a directional window provided in its wall is cemented in the large diameter hole. One or more casings are then provided in the borehole below the first casing. A carriage assembly loaded with drilling tools for drilling upwardly and outwardly is then lowered by means of a working drill string and landed within the first casing. The carriage assembly has a first passage in fluid communication with the drill string. The drilling tools are loaded within a second passage of the carriage assembly. The top opening of the second passage is below the directional window when the carriage assembly is landed and angularly oriented in the first casing. A drill string extends from the drilling tools through the bottom of the carriage assembly and into the cased hole below the first casing.

Address:

13006 Mossy Rdg Cv, Houston, TX 77041

Phone:

(713)2321195

VIN:

1VWCM7A38CC022430

Make:

VOLKSWAGEN

Model:

PASSAT

Year:

2012