Patents Assigned to ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
  • ROTARY STEM POSITION INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20140326338
    Abstract: A manual gate valve operator used in the oil and gas industry. The operator does not allow an increase or decrease in height when manually rotating the hand wheel. Instead, the operator has an internal indicator nut of the position of the valve. The indicator nut is observable electronically or visually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Cook, Brandon Marbach
  • MAGNETIC ROTARY ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20140291561
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved automated impactor turn wheel capable of being activated and used to turn valves from a remote location. In certain instances, the impactor turn wheel is contemplated to turn a ball valve. The improved impactor turn wheel will generate increased torque which will allow improved operation of a ball valve in high pressure applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason McNabney, Mustafa Ahmad A. Alalawi
  • Automatic barrel pig launcher
    Patent number: 8800584
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic barrel pig launcher with an actuated ball valve and a rotating magazine that contains one or more pigs. The automatic barrel pig launcher comprises a plate bore, bottom plate bore, upper case bore, and throughbore of a ball that, when aligned, provide loading of the pig into the throughbore of the ball. The pig is launched by opening the ball valve. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods of use of the automatic barrel pig launcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason McNabney, Brandon Marbach
  • Adjustable valve acutator system
    Patent number: 8777178
    Abstract: A valve actuator apparatus and method for adjusting for valve bore drift using an adjustable downstop is disclosed. The adjustable downstop comprises a downstop and a drift adjuster. The drift adjuster can me moved in an upwards or downwards direction to increase or decrease the stroke length of the operator shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • ENERGIZED PACKING RETAINER
    Publication number: 20140102575
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dual packing retainer and dual sealing ball valve for use generally in high pressure applications. Further disclosed herein are methods of detecting seal failure before the ball valve must be taken offline due to the presence of secondary or backup seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Duane M. Eagen
  • ADJUSTABLE DIAPHRAGM RETAINER PLATE
    Publication number: 20140097364
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved diaphragm actuators capable of preventing the inhibition of movement of a diaphragm retainer plate when a stretched or improperly sized diaphragm is used. Such diaphragm retainer plates may be adjustable such that the thickness from the distal side to the proximal side is increased. Methods of preventing such inhibition of movement are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • FLOATING SEAL RETAINER
    Publication number: 20140097363
    Abstract: Configurations of piston actuators having seal retainers doubly acting as pressure chambers are disclosed. Further disclosed are methods of installing pressure chambers in piston actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • PIGGING BALL VALVE
    Publication number: 20140097371
    Abstract: Improved ball valve or pig valves with stems having higher stress yields are disclosed. Additionally, a method of changing using the same stem in a ball valve or pig valve in a low pressure application or a high pressure application is disclosed. Furthermore, a method of ensuring a correct stem is matched to a correct ball of a ball or pig valve is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Ly-Trong Van Huynh
  • ROTATABLE ACTUATOR SHAFT
    Publication number: 20140097365
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods of preventing rotational stress on the top shaft of valve actuators. Certain methods and apparatuses include a bifurcated top shaft. Other apparatuses and methods include a method of preventing rotational stress at the distal end on the top shaft of an actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • CYLINDRICAL LINER FOR PISTON ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20140096676
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are new types of hydraulic piston valve actuators wherein the piston is replaceable with different sized pistons. Further disclosed are parts of the piston interchange system resulting in the fewest number of parts changed between one piston diameter and another piston diameter. Methods of changing from one piston diameter to another piston diameter are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • AUTOMATIC BARREL PIG LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20140069512
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic barrel pig launcher with an actuated ball valve and a rotating magazine that contains one or more pigs. The automatic barrel pig launcher comprises a plate bore, bottom plate bore, upper case bore, and throughbore of a ball that, when aligned, provide loading of the pig into the throughbore of the ball. The pig is launched by opening the ball valve. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods of use of the automatic barrel pig launcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason McNabney
  • DIAPHRAGM ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20130313451
    Abstract: A valve actuator apparatus having improved diaphragm retention to protect against tensile loading and ability to adjust the top shaft diameter within said actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • VALVE ACTUATOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130312840
    Abstract: A valve actuator apparatus and method for preventing latitudinal movement of a diaphragm actuator spring. The downstop is fitted with spring retainers to prevent latitudinal movement of the spring upon compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • LOW PROFILE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20130248001
    Abstract: Hydraulic valve apparatuses with a low profile and without a top shaft are disclosed. Additionally, hydraulic valve apparatuses with indicator markers and side windows are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS
    Publication number: 20130233389
    Abstract: Hydraulic valve apparatuses employing the use of multiple pistons for opening and closing gate valves are disclosed. Additionally, hydraulic valve apparatuses with a low profile and without a top shaft are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • DUAL PISTON PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20130234055
    Abstract: Dual piston pneumatic actuators used in opening and closing gate valves are disclosed. The actuators allow for pressure to vary based on opening or closing a gate valve versus keeping the gate valve open or closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young
  • ADJUSTABLE STROKE ACTUATORS
    Publication number: 20130214188
    Abstract: A valve actuator apparatus and method for adjusting for valve bore drift using an adjustable downstop is disclosed. The adjustable downstop comprises a downstop and a drift adjuster. The drift adjuster can me moved in an upwards or downwards direction to increase or decrease the stroke length of the operator shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Terry Glenn Young