Robert Lynn Thibodeaux Jr.
Engineering at Archangel Dr, Lafayette, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0032921
Issued Date
Jan 10, 2007
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
104 Archangel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
Professional information
Wear Sensor For A Pipe Guide
US Patent:
2013015, Jun 20, 2013
Filed:
Dec 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/331790
Inventors:
Jeremy Richard Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Assignee:
FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 47/00, B23P 11/00, E21B 19/00
US Classification:
16625001, 166 855, 29428
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a system and a method to grip a tubular member and sense wear for a pipe handling apparatus. The system includes a pipe handling apparatus having a bore formed therein with an axis defined therethrough, a pipe guide disposed adjacent to an opening of the bore of the pipe handling apparatus, and a wear sensor coupled to the pipe guide.
Method And Apparatus For Positioning The Proximal End Of A Tubular String Above A Spider
US Patent:
2008014, Jun 26, 2008
Filed:
Apr 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/740481
Inventors:
Jeremy R. Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Robert L. Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Vernon J. Bouligny - New Iberia LA, US
Hans W. Schmidt - Lafayette LA, US
Robert L. Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Vernon J. Bouligny - New Iberia LA, US
Hans W. Schmidt - Lafayette LA, US
Assignee:
FRANK'S CASING CREW & RENTAL TOOLS, INC. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/07
US Classification:
166 7752
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for handling a supported tubular string with a string elevator and a spider on a rig to prevent damaging contact between the string elevator and spider while facilitating further connections of add-on tubular segments. The string elevator and supported tubular string descend toward the spider until reaching a predetermined position. The process of setting the spider into engagement of the tubular string is automatically initiated in response to detecting the predetermined position of the string elevator. With the spider set, the string elevator can be unloaded. Optionally, the method may also automatically terminate the string elevator descent in response to detecting that the spider has been set. A preferred apparatus for detecting the position of the elevator includes a tilt switch secured to a fixed position along the length of the Kelly hose.
Tubular Guiding And Gripping Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
8316929, Nov 27, 2012
Filed:
Apr 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/771836
Inventors:
Jeremy Richard Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Blaine Stephen LaFleur - Sunset LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Donald E. Mosing - Lafayette LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Blaine Stephen LaFleur - Sunset LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Assignee:
Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/07, E21B 19/24
US Classification:
166 771, 174423
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus to guide a tubular member include the apparatus having a bore with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and configured to support the tubular member, with the apparatus including a first opening formed at a first side thereof, a second opening formed at a second side thereof, and an inner wall extending from the first opening to the second opening. The apparatus further includes a first guiding member disposed adjacent to the first opening of the bowl and a second guiding member disposed adjacent to the second opening of the bowl.
Tubular Grip Interlock System
US Patent:
2009027, Nov 5, 2009
Filed:
May 4, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/435259
Inventors:
Brian David Begnaud - Youngsville LA, US
Robert L. Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Jeremy R. Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Robert L. Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
Jeremy R. Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Assignee:
FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 19/10, E21B 19/16, E21B 19/07
US Classification:
166380, 2941022, 166 7753, 166381
Abstract:
A tubular grip interlock system for ensuring that a tubular string is gripped by at least one of a first tubular gripping device and a second tubular gripping device includes a console having a panel forming a track having a first leg and a second leg; a first actuator operating the first tubular gripping device between an open and a closed position; a second actuator operating the second tubular gripping device between an open and a closed position; and a single control device movable along the track, the single control device operationally connected to the first actuator and operationally disconnected from the second actuator when the single control device is disposed along the first leg and wherein the single control device is operationally disconnected from the first actuator and operationally connected to the second actuator when the single control device is disposed in the second leg.
Apparatus To Wipe A Tubular Member
US Patent:
2013015, Jun 20, 2013
Filed:
Dec 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/331759
Inventors:
Jeremy Richard Angelle - Lafayette LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Robert Thibodeaux - Lafayette LA, US
John Erick Stelly - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Assignee:
FRANK'S CASING CREW AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC. - Lafayette LA
International Classification:
E21B 41/00, B23P 11/00
US Classification:
175 84, 29428
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method to wipe a tubular member. The apparatus includes a first wiper section and a second wiper section, in which the first wiper section and the second wiper section are movable with respect to each other towards a point of convergence. The apparatus may further include a base having an aperture formed therein to receive the tubular member such that the first wiper section and the second wiper section are connected to the base and movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position.