Jim W. Clark
Engineering in Houma, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0017544
Issued Date
Oct 1, 2005
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2009
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 935, Houma, LA 70361
Professional information
Pipe Thread Protector
US Patent:
4349048, Sep 14, 1982
Filed:
Dec 17, 1980
Appl. No.:
6/217415
Inventors:
Jim W. Clark - Houma LA
Assignee:
Superior Casing Crews, Inc. - Metairie LA
International Classification:
B65D 5900, F16L 5700
US Classification:
138 96T
Abstract:
A protector for easy and quick installation on and removal from the threaded end of a pipe, such as well casing or tubing, when making up a string of well casing or tubing for insertion into a well bore. The protector includes a tension belt constructed in a manner to resiliently bias the protector toward open position with the ends of the tension belt being interconnected by a latching device having an integral handle associated therewith with the tension belt being encapsulated by a resilient body to protect the threads of the pipe. The latching device and associated handle structure is recessed into the body and related housing structure so that no components project beyond the periphery of the resilient body. The handle structure includes a unique undercut portion enabling the finger or fingers to move the operating end of the handle outwardly of the body and also a hook structure for engagement over an inclined guy wire for gravity movement of the protector back to a point adjacent the pipe rack for attachment to a section of casing or tubing to be moved from the pipe rack into position for connection with a joint of casing already in the well bore. The resilient body of the protector is constructed of a readily distinguishable color and provided with rounded corners to enable it to more easily slide over objects or obstructions.
Well Casing Pipe Thread Protector
US Patent:
5148835, Sep 22, 1992
Filed:
Jan 29, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/827402
Inventors:
Jim W. Clark - Houma LA
International Classification:
B65D 5900
US Classification:
138 96T
Abstract:
A device for protecting the threads of a well casing pipe which comprises a body constructed from flexible material and having resilient characteristics, wherein the body has a central opening sized to fit about the threads, a passageway extending through the body concentric to the central opening, a locking section having a cavity connecting to the passageway, a strap constructed from a high tensile strength fiber web material and positioned in the passageway with its opposite ends extending into the cavity, and a locking means operatively attached to the opposite ends of the strap to tighten the strap about the body to the degree necessary for the body to contact the threads.
Jig
US Patent:
4521140, Jun 4, 1985
Filed:
Oct 3, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/538150
Inventors:
George C. Doescher - Houma LA
Jim W. Clark - Houma LA
Jim W. Clark - Houma LA
International Classification:
B23B 4514
US Classification:
408 97
Abstract:
A jig is disclosed having a unique clamping assembly and tool support assembly having a novel tool support bushing allowing for accurate drilling or reaming in limited space and around obstructions.