Michael Steven Krauel

age ~72

from Houston, TX

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Percussion Hammer Bit With A Driver Sub Including A Guide Sleeve Portion
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US Patent:

8312944, Nov 20, 2012
Filed:

Jan 28, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/360924
Inventors:

Alan J. Marshall - Lost Creek WV, US
Shantanu Swadi - Cypress TX, US
Michael Krauel - Houston TX, US
Assignee:

Smith International, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 10/36
US Classification:

175414
Abstract:

A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth. In an embodiment, the assembly comprises a tubular case having a central axis, an upper end, and a lower end. In addition, the assembly comprises a piston slidingly disposed within the tubular case. Further, the assembly comprises a driver sub coaxially coupled to the lower end of the tubular case. The driver sub includes an upper end disposed within the case and a lower end extending axially from the lower end of the case. Still further, the assembly comprises a hammer bit coaxially disposed within the driver sub. The hammer bit including an upper end disposed within the driver sub and a lower end extending from the lower end of the driver sub. The upper end of the driver sub extends axially from the upper end of the hammer bit and is adapted to receive the piston.

Heavy Duty Rope Sockets And Related Methods
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US Patent:

8607881, Dec 17, 2013
Filed:

Dec 8, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/963432
Inventors:

Troy M. Hudson - Magnolia TX, US
Michael S. Krauel - Houston TX, US
Assignee:

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 31/12
US Classification:

166380, 1662426
Abstract:

A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.

Heavy Duty Rope Sockets And Related Methods
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US Patent:

20140060817, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:

Nov 12, 2013
Appl. No.:

14/078132
Inventors:

Troy M. HUDSON - Magnolia TX, US
Michael S. KRAUEL - Houston TX, US
Assignee:

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 17/02
US Classification:

1662426
Abstract:

A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.