James Lee Young

Title: James Lee Young: Oilfield Equipment and Well-Control Inventions.

Introduction

James Lee Young is an inventor associated with Lafayette, Louisiana. His work includes inventions for securing well equipment and testing blowout preventer systems. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Young’s listed patents address practical challenges in well operations and equipment testing.

Method and Apparatus for Securing a Lubricator and Other Equipment in a Well

This invention describes a method and apparatus for anchoring a wireline lubricator assembly in a well. A locking assembly sits between a bell nipple assembly and a blowout preventer assembly. Once the lubricator is positioned, automated radial locking pins move locking blocks into engagement with it. The blocks hold the lubricator in place and prevent axial movement relative to the locking assembly.

Method and Apparatus for Multi-Diameter Testing of Blowout Preventer Assemblies

This invention provides a way to test blowout preventer systems designed to seal around different pipe diameters during a single trip into the well. The apparatus can include upper and lower testing cylinders and seal assemblies, along with a test plug. Optional circulating-flow, side-port, and check-valve assemblies can be connected in series to facilitate deployment through a riser to a subsea blowout preventer. The design also supports safe and efficient well shut-in if a kick occurs during testing.

Career Highlights

The available information identifies Young’s work in oilfield and well-control equipment, particularly lubricator anchoring and blowout preventer testing. His listed inventions focus on securing equipment and reducing the need to retrieve and redeploy testing apparatus when working with different pipe sizes.

Collaborations

Joe A. Young is identified as a coworker. No company is specified in the provided information.

Conclusion

James Lee Young’s listed patents focus on improving the security and efficiency of well operations through equipment-locking and blowout preventer testing technologies.