Joseph Larry Benoit

US Patent:

53681118, Nov 29, 1994

Filed:

Jun 16, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/079126

Inventors:

Lloyd F. Benoit - Arnaudville LA
Joseph A. Benoit - Arnaudville LA

International Classification:

F21B 708

US Classification:

175 74

Abstract:

A directional drilling apparatus includes a two part tubular body including an upper section and a lower section adapted to rotate with respect to one another, the upper section including threads for attaching the apparatus to a drill string, the upper section including at its lower end portion a slot including a straight portion which is generally aligned with the axis of the upper section and an offset portion which is spaced laterally from an spaced radially from the vertical section, connecting teeth for forming a connection which rigidly affixes each of the upper and lower section with respect to each other so that they are prevented from rotating with respect to one another, and a sleeve carried by the lower section and slidably movable with respect to the upper section, the sleeve including a locking pin which extends into the slot, the pin being adapted to move longitudinally and laterally within at least a portion of the slot and into either the vertical or laterally offset a section thereof.

US Patent:

20200378198, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

Apr 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/850495

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Joseph P. BENOIT - Lafayette LA, US
Joseph P. BREAUX - Youngsville LA, US
Bryan DOUCET - Crowley, LA

International Classification:

E21B 19/16
E21B 19/07

Abstract:

A tubular gripping tool for gripping a tubular includes a housing; a mandrel disposed in the housing; a plurality of slips movable along the mandrel; and an engagement member disposed in the housing and movable relative to the mandrel, wherein the engagement member is configured to apply a force against the tubular.