ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,365,043, issued on July 22, was assigned to ATT Technology Ltd (Houston).
"Method for restoring oil and gas tubulars" was invented by Austin J. Wells (Houston).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method for continuously applying buildup material to an oil and gas tubular using low heat input welding without compromising the mechanical properties of the tubular. The method includes preparation of the surface of the oil and gas tubular and applying a consumable wire to the surface. The consumable wire may be a buildup material with a hardness that is similar to the hardness of the oil and gas tubular. The method may include removal of a defect...