Theodore Chen Vora

Title: Innovations by Inventor Theodore Chen Vora

Introduction

Theodore Chen Vora is an accomplished inventor based in Bellaire, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of drilling technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His innovative designs focus on improving the efficiency and safety of drilling operations.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the Rocket Rig Drilling Apparatus. This well drilling apparatus features multiple, transportable, modular, pre-assembled sections that include a substructure and multiple mast sections. These pre-assembled sections allow for a quicker complete rig-up of the well drilling apparatus at ground level in a horizontal direction, without the use of a crane. Once the assembly has been completed at ground level, the mast is raised to its vertical operating position via mechanisms for raising and lowering dog tails. During transport, the guide rails are built into the mast sections, and the crown block is attached to the traveling block, thereby facilitating the rigging-up process. The mast may be lowered after the drilling operation has been accomplished without interfering with any blow-out preventer devices that may have been placed on the wellhead while the structure was at its raised operational level.

Another notable patent is the Vertically Erected Mast. This method and apparatus for erecting a vertical mast on a drill platform relies minimally on existing cranes. An elevator guide section is first constructed on the platform, which has one open side for receiving the mast top section, mast bottom section, and one or more mast intermediate sections, all of which have approximately the same horizontal cross-section. A pair of mast elevators are slidably coupled to the elevator guide section. By means of the existing platform crane, the top section, which has a prestrung crown block and traveling block, is placed within the elevator guide section and on the elevators. Lifting power is transmitted to the elevators by the existing drawworks via the traveling block. Through a series of vertical movements of the elevators, the top section is raised, and one or more intermediate sections are stacked thereunder. After the last of the intermediate sections is positioned under the top section, the bottom section is lifted within the elevator guide section, and the top and intermediate sections are lowered thereon to form a complete mast with sections of approximately the same horizontal cross-section.

Career Highlights

Theodore has worked with notable companies, including Continental Ems