Braxton Isham Moody V
Engineering in Lafayette, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0018998
Issued Date
Jun 8, 1999
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2001
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
117 L'ambiance Cir, Lafayette, LA 70810
Professional information
Manager At Techtank Holdings
Location:
Lafayette, Louisiana Area
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Flow Control Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
6508312, Jan 21, 2003
Filed:
Feb 13, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/075155
Inventors:
Braxton I. Moody - Lafayette LA
Keith T. Lutgring - Lafayette LA
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA
Keith T. Lutgring - Lafayette LA
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA
Assignee:
Franks Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 4312
US Classification:
166386, 166373, 166317, 166319
Abstract:
A fluid flow control apparatus for use in a mid-string location in a pipe string being run into a well has an open fluid flow route to the annulus above the apparatus to provide more flow area for upwardly moving fluid. Flow up the upper pipe string bore is resisted to reduce fluid overflow from the top of the pipe string. Fluid flow down the pipe string bore closes the fluid channel between the lower pipe string bore and the upper annulus and blows out a pipe bore flow resisting element for free down flow of fluids in the pipe string bore.
Well Tubular Running Tool
US Patent:
2008025, Oct 23, 2008
Filed:
Apr 17, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/787890
Inventors:
Braxton I. Moody - Lafayette LA, US
International Classification:
E21B 19/00
US Classification:
166 774, 166 781, 166 871
Abstract:
A casing running tool comprising an integral elevation module and make-up/torque module. In accordance with one aspect or the invention, the tool is adapted to automatically engage a collared end of a tubular structure such as a casing string segment. The integral make-up/torque module is actuated by hydraulic control lines to exert compression force upon the outer diameter of a tubular, such as a casing string segment. This compression force is sufficient to enable torque to be applied to the tubular without slippage. In one embodiment, the make-up/torque module comprises an outer body carrying a plurality of hydraulically-actuable pistons, such that the tool is actuable from the rig floor to grasp the tubular with sufficient force that rotational force (torque) supplied via a drive motor in a top-drive rig. In accordance with another embodiment, the multifunction tool further includes an internal ball valve assembly for selectively allowing or restricting fluid flow through the tool. The elastic strength of biasing means on either end of the ball valve assembly takes into account possible over- or under hydraulic pressures which may exist within the tubulars already deployed
Magnetic Plug Detector
US Patent:
2004021, Oct 28, 2004
Filed:
Mar 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/102224
Inventors:
Burney Latiolais - Lafayette LA, US
Braxton Moody - Lafayette LA, US
Keith Lutgring - Lafayette LA, US
Donald Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Braxton Moody - Lafayette LA, US
Keith Lutgring - Lafayette LA, US
Donald Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Assignee:
FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC. - LAFAYETTE LA
International Classification:
B08B009/055
US Classification:
134/008000, 015/104063
Abstract:
A magnetic anomaly detector at a selected location on a pipe string detects the passing of a pig carrying a permanent magnet. To distinguish between a number of pigs, the magnets are differently oriented, in terms of which magnetic pole passes the detector first. To distinguish between a number of magnet carrying pigs, the magnets are oriented such that a planned series of field changes occur in preferred order for each pig passing the detector.