IP Library Patent Application 14325948
Patent Application
App. No. 14/325,948

RFID Connection Sleeve

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App. No.
14/325,948
Abstract

An RFID connection sleeve assembly comprising an RFID tag, a sleeve, and a tool, wherein the RFID tag is mounted to the sleeve and wherein the sleeve is secured to the tool.

Claims (26)

1 . An RFID connection sleeve assembly comprising:

an RFID tag;

a sleeve; and

a first tool, wherein the RFID tag is mounted to the sleeve and wherein the sleeve is secured to the first tool.

2 . The RFID connection sleeve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is secured to the first tool with a threaded connection.

3 . The RFID connection sleeve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is secured to the first tool with a grooved connection.

4 . The RFID connection sleeve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a first inside diameter and the first tool comprises a second inside diameter and wherein the first inside diameter is flush with the second inside diameter.

5 . The RFID connection sleeve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a first outside diameter and the first tool comprises a second outside diameter and wherein the first outside diameter is flush with the second outside diameter.

6 . The RFID connection sleeve assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second tool, wherein the sleeve is secured to the second tool.

7 . An RFID connection sleeve comprising:

an RFID tag; and

a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises a cavity for receiving the RFID tag, and an internal fastening operable to secure the sleeve to a first tool.

8 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the internal fastening comprises one or more threads located on an inside diameter of the sleeve and one or more threads located on an outside diameter of the first tool.

9 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the internal fastening comprises one or more grooves located on an inside diameter of the sleeve and one or more connection components located on an outside diameter of the first tool configured to mate with the one or more grooves.

10 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the internal fastening comprises one or more grooves located on an outside diameter of the first tool and one or more connection components located on an inside diameter of the sleeve configured to mate with the one or more grooves.

11 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the sleeve comprises a first inside diameter and the first tool comprises a second inside diameter and wherein the first inside diameter is flush with the second inside diameter.

12 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the sleeve comprises a first outside diameter and the first tool comprises a second outside diameter and wherein the first outside diameter is flush with the second outside diameter.

13 . The RFID connection sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the internal fastening is further operable to secure the sleeve to a second tool.

14 . A method for tracking an asset, comprising:

providing a sleeve with a cavity;

mounting an RFID tag in the cavity; and

securing the sleeve to a first asset.

15 . The method for tracking an asset of claim 14 , wherein securing the sleeve to the first asset comprises interleaving one or more threads located on an inside diameter of the sleeve with one or more threads located on an outside diameter of the first asset.

16 . The method for tracking an asset of claim 14 , wherein securing the sleeve to the first asset comprises mating one or more grooves located on an inside diameter of the sleeve with one or more connection components located on an outside diameter of the first asset.

17 . The method for tracking an asset of claim 14 , further comprising securing the sleeve to a second asset.

18 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the first asset is a downhole tool selected from a group consisting of: OCTG Casing and Tubing configured as Threaded and Coupled (T&C), Flush Joint or Semi-Flush Joint, subs, pup joints, and other OCTG or BHA components, a drill pipe, a heavy weight drill pipe, a sub, and a drilling jar.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 28, 2016
From: AXON EP, INC.; AXON TUBULAR PRODUCTS, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 039028/0282 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 28, 2016
From: AXON EP, INC.; AXON TUBULAR PRODUCTS, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 039186/0730 →
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Nov 6, 2014
From: AXON EP INC.
To: AXON TUBULAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 034120/0004 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2014
From: AXON TUBULAR PRODUCTS, INC.
To: VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE, S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 033870/0367 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2014
From: PACHECO, CAIN PEREZ
To: AXON EP, INC.
Reel/Frame 033263/0319 →