Kenneth Gerard Caillouet
Engineering in Thibodaux, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0021154
Issued Date
Mar 27, 1984
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
500 St Charles St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Professional information
Seal Configuration For Top Drive Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
8297348, Oct 30, 2012
Filed:
Apr 3, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/438053
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/00, E21B 33/16
US Classification:
166 841, 1661774
Abstract:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.
Double Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
2013031, Nov 28, 2013
Filed:
Apr 2, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/855187
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Donny Logan - Bourg LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Donny Logan - Bourg LA, US
Assignee:
MAKO RENTALS, INC. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 17/05
US Classification:
166381, 166 771
Abstract:
A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.
Seal Configuration For Top Drive Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
2014007, Mar 20, 2014
Filed:
Sep 10, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/022384
Inventors:
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals,Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 33/068
US Classification:
166 901
Abstract:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.
Double Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
7281582, Oct 16, 2007
Filed:
Jan 17, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/334083
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Donny Logan - Bourg LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Donny Logan - Bourg LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 33/16
US Classification:
166291, 1661774
Abstract:
A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.
Apparatus And Method For Harvesting Cane
US Patent:
5816036, Oct 6, 1998
Filed:
Oct 10, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/728835
Inventors:
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA
Assignee:
Jubal Watts - Carrolton GA
International Classification:
A01D 4502
US Classification:
56 63
Abstract:
A two-row cane harvester 10 simultaneously harvests two rows of sugar cane in a green tropical cane field. Gatherer chains 62, 64 lift fallen cane stalks upwardly and support the fallen cane stalks as the harvester 10 moves through the cane field. A pair of topper mechanisms 54 top the cane stalks while base cutters 80 base cut the cane. A pair of transversely spaced turnaround devices 62 each move the cane transversely past the respective topper mechanism and toward a centerline 22 of the harvester, and thrust the topped cane stalks in a direction away from the harvester movement such that the topped cane stalks do not interfere with the cane moving toward the topper mechanisms by the gatherer chains. Base cut cane is received base first into the harvester intake. The cane is cleaned in a whole stalk condition with a cleaning mechanism 92 that includes a plurality of rotating tines 100 moving in a direction to engage and force the cane leaves toward a base of the cane stalk, thereby efficiently stripping the cane leaves.
Top Drive Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
7249632, Jul 31, 2007
Filed:
Mar 7, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/371168
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Steve Jacobs - Houma LA, US
Bryan Clement - Houma LA, US
Murray Pellegrin - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Philip K. Watson - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Steve Jacobs - Houma LA, US
Bryan Clement - Houma LA, US
Murray Pellegrin - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Philip K. Watson - Houma LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 33/16
US Classification:
166291, 1661774
Abstract:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.
Downhole Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
7828064, Nov 9, 2010
Filed:
May 8, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/745899
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 29/12
US Classification:
166358, 166339, 166381, 175 5
Abstract:
What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.
Downhole Swivel Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
8316945, Nov 27, 2012
Filed:
Nov 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/943012
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 29/12
US Classification:
166339, 166358, 166381, 175 5
Abstract:
What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.
Pre-Made Up Side Entry Sub Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
7841413, Nov 30, 2010
Filed:
Feb 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/364779
Inventors:
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Ron Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Ron Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/00, E21B 17/00, E21B 7/00
US Classification:
166379, 1662425, 175 57
Abstract:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a body having flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sub and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit, and a brace which reduces and/or eliminates the transfer of forces from the chicksan line to the valve and inlet of the side entry sub.
Combination Swivel And Ball Dropper
US Patent:
8356661, Jan 22, 2013
Filed:
Jun 12, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/494346
Inventors:
Kip M. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Terry P. Robichaux - Houma LA, US
Kenneth G. Caillouet - Thibodaux LA, US
Assignee:
Mako Rentals, Inc. - Houma LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/00, E21B 33/16
US Classification:
166 841, 1661774
Abstract:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.