Lafayette, LA, United States of America

Joe A Young

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignees: Southland Rentals, Inc., Other. Active years: 1987-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joe A Young. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joe-a-young-jlwclr95

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 215(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Lafayette, LA (US) (1987 - 1989)
  • Scott, LA (US) (1991)
  • Monterey, LA (US) (2000 - 2002)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1987-2002

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Joe A Young in Blowout Preventer Testing

Introduction

Joe A Young is an accomplished inventor based in Lafayette, LA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of blowout preventer systems, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of well testing operations.

Latest Patents

One of Joe A Young's latest patents is a method and apparatus for multi-diameter testing of blowout preventer assemblies. This innovative system enables the testing of various size pipe rams, allowing for safe and efficient shut-in of a well without the need to trip the entire apparatus out of the well. The testing apparatus includes an upper elongated testing cylinder, an upper test seal assembly, a lower elongated testing cylinder, a lower test seal assembly, and a test plug. Additionally, it may feature a circulating flow assembly, a side-port assembly, and a check-valve assembly, all axially connected in a series. This design allows the testing tool to be easily lowered into a riser to a subsea blowout preventer assembly. The invention permits testing of blowout preventers designed to seal around various size pipe diameters during a single pipe trip. It also enables operators to efficiently and safely shut-in a well if a kick is experienced during testing operations.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Joe A Young has worked with notable companies, including Southland Rentals, Inc. His experience in the industry has contributed to his expertise in blowout preventer systems and testing methodologies.

Collaborations

Joe has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including coworkers James Lee Young and Louis J Wardlaw. Their combined efforts have further advanced the innovations in blowout preventer testing.

Conclusion

Joe A Young's contributions to the field of blowout preventer systems demonstrate his commitment to improving safety and efficiency in well testing operations. His innovative patents reflect his expertise and dedication to advancing technology in this critical area.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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