Louisiana Patent of the Month – June 2025

An invention by M&M Oil Tools promises to make oil and gas operations more efficient and cost-effective. The company’s newly patented technology, U.S. Patent No. 12320212, titled ‘Die adaptor and method’, introduces a clever way to modify existing equipment. It allows for faster and cheaper upgrades to critical gripping machinery used on drilling rigs.

Adapting to New Challenges

In the oil industry, large machines use powerful grips, called dies, to handle pipe segments. Previously, using a different or improved die required replacing the entire carrier unit. This process was both expensive and time-consuming, leading to significant operational downtime. The new die adaptor eliminates this need completely.

Innovation for Existing Equipment

The device works by fitting directly into the conventional die carrier. This creates a new universal slot. Operators can then slide various alternate dies into the adaptor. This makes the machinery compatible with newer or specialized dies without a costly overhaul. The system increases the versatility of multi-million dollar equipment. It allows companies to quickly adopt better technology, improving both performance and safety on the rig floor.

 

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