Patents Assigned to Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.
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Patent number: 10962358Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for ultrasonic measurement of the average diameter and roundness profile of a tube. A roundness algorithm represents the angular dependence of the tube surface profile as a sum of Fourier components, each component being a harmonic representing an integer number of undulations per revolution, with “0” (the first harmonic) corresponds to an average circle associated with the tube outer surface. A calibration block is used to calibrate the first harmonic, representing the average tube diameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignees: Olympus America Inc., Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Jinchi Zhang, James David Glascock
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Publication number: 20200018593Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for ultrasonic measurement of the average diameter and roundness profile of a tube. A roundness algorithm represents the angular dependence of the tube surface profile as a sum of Fourier components, each component being a harmonic representing an integer number of undulations per revolution, with “0” (the first harmonic) corresponds to an average circle associated with the tube outer surface. A calibration block is used to calibrate the first harmonic, representing the average tube diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicants: Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Inc., Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Jinchi Zhang, James David Glascock
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Patent number: 10294777Abstract: A steering tool system may provide a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a surface control/interface (SCI). The steering tool may provide an improved electronic schematic that provides a data line that is separate from the power line. The BHA may provide a full bore flow path. The connectors of a cablehead section may be designed to ease make up with proper contact to the connectors. The BHA may also be suitable for pumping a ball to a hydraulic disconnect. The design of the system allows conductors to pass through the hydraulic disconnect and orienter control section.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Patrick Jarman, Philippe Giacalone, Rick Kleinhans, Brian Wright, Jeffrey Adams, Nigel Rowcliffe
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Patent number: 9862603Abstract: A system and method is provided for producing and delivering a product. The system includes a chamber having an inlet end, an outlet end and quenching points positioned therebetween. The inlet end is configured to receive a plurality of precursors and the quenching points are configured to receive water to obtain quenching of the reaction in the chamber thereby providing varying concentration of the resultant product.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: Bio-Cide International, Inc., CUDD Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Cochran, Robert Picek, Neeraj Khanna, Enrique M. Proano, Andrew D. Kramer
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Publication number: 20170051600Abstract: A steering tool system may provide a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a surface control/interface (SCI). The steering tool may provide an improved electronic schematic that provides a data line that is separate from the power line. The BHA may provide a full bore flow path. The connectors of a cablehead section may be designed to ease make up with proper contact to the connectors. The BHA may also be suitable for pumping a ball to a hydraulic disconnect. The design of the system allows conductors to pass through the hydraulic disconnect and orienter control section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Jarman, Philippe Giacalone, Rick Kleinhans, Brian Wright, Jeffrey Adams, Nigel Rowcliffe
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Patent number: 8863846Abstract: A jack system may provide subsea or surface operation. The jack system includes a top plate and a base plate with at least two pistons disposed between the base and top plate. The pistons are extendable to increase a separation distance between the base and top plate, and said pistons are retractable to decrease the separation distance between the base and top plate. The jack system also includes a bottom slip bowl assembly, a top slip bowl assembly, and rotary assembly. The top slip bowl and rotary assembly are rotatably coupled to the top plate wherein the rotary assembly and the top slip bowl assembly rotate relative to the top plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Charles Curtis Overstreet, Scott Michael Cunningham, J. E. Skip Ward
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Publication number: 20140202700Abstract: A biodegradable and environmentally friendly oil external emulsion for the removal of asphaltenes, paraffin's, and/or scales which accumulate in the well bores and walls of the pipes used to bring the oil up from the underground deposits, and methods of using and formulating the composition are disclosed. The emulsion comprises oil extracted from orange peels as the external continuous phase and acid as the internal phase. The emulsion has a particular utility in cleaning asphaltenes and paraffin residues from the well formation surface, well cuttings, and down hole and surface oil well drilling and production equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventor: Cecil Curtis Blair
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Publication number: 20130255969Abstract: A weight controlled slip interlock system provides increased safety for a snubbing unit. Slips for a snubbing unit is operable between an open position and a closed position, and valves actuates the slips between the open and closed positions. Weight sensors are coupled to the slips, wherein the weight sensors measures the loads on the slips to determine whether one or more of the slips are controlling the weight of a workstring. Interlocks are coupled to the valves to prevent the valves from actuating from the closed position into the open position when the corresponding slip controls the weight of the workstring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Bernt Olsen, Randall D. Legendyk
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Publication number: 20130192842Abstract: A jack system may provide subsea or surface operation. The jack system includes a top plate and a base plate with at least two pistons disposed between the base and top plate. The pistons are extendable to increase a separation distance between the base and top plate, and said pistons are retractable to decrease the separation distance between the base and top plate. The jack system also includes a bottom slip bowl assembly, a top slip bowl assembly, and rotary assembly. The top slip bowl and rotary assembly are rotateably coupled to the top plate wherein the rotary assembly and the top slip bowl assembly rotate relative to the top plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Charles Curtis Overstreet, Scott Michael Cunningham, J.E. Skip Ward
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Patent number: 8382399Abstract: A heave compensation system that facilitates the transfer of pipe between a floating platform and a snubbing jack. The heave compensation system includes a first end connected to the floating platform and a second end in connection with a traveling slip assembly of the snubbing jack, the heave compensation system is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the heave compensation system is in the disengaged position the traveling slip assembly moves separate and independent from the movement of the floating platform, and when the heave compensation system is in the engaged position the traveling slip assembly is locked in a constant position relative to the floating platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Bernt Olsen, Randall D. Lagendyk, Bertrom Ballard, Jr., Gary Vaughan, Hiram L. Bickle, Bjorn Rudshaug
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Patent number: 8069874Abstract: An assembly and method for tapping into a pressurized tubular that is adapted for use in a subsea environment via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventor: Charles Curtis Overstreet
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Patent number: 7438505Abstract: A heave compensation system to enable the transfer of tubulars between a floating platform and a snubbing jack. The heave compensation system includes a first end connected to the floating platform and a second end in connection with a traveling slip assembly of the snubbing jack, the heave compensation system is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the heave compensation system is in the disengaged position the traveling slip assembly moves separate and independent from the movement of the floating platform, and when the heave compensation system is in the engaged position the traveling slip assembly is locked in a constant position relative to the floating platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Bernt Olsen, Randall D. Lagendyk, Bertrom Ballard, Jr., Gary Vaughan, Hiram L. Bickle, Bjorn Rudshaug
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Publication number: 20080196769Abstract: An assembly and method for tapping into a pressurized tubular that is adapted for use in a subsea environment via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventor: Charles Curtis Overstreet
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Patent number: 7386416Abstract: The wall thickness and ovality of a tubular are simultaneously determined. The theoretical radius of a pipe is computed from a measurement of its circumference. An ultrasonic device conventionally used to measure the wall thickness of tubulars is adapted to also measure the maximum and minimum diameters and ovality by equipping or utilizing existing ultrasound inspection device with contact surfaces which contact the tubular at a fixed distance apart and at a known distance from the surface of the ultrasonic transducer. The contact surfaces define a chord of known length on the tubular under test. The mean radius of the tubular may be computed from multiple water path measurements around the circumference relative to a known fixture. The maximum and minimum diameter and ovality are calculated from the measured differences in distance from the surface of the tubular to the ultrasonic transducer and the theoretical circle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventor: David Glasscock
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Publication number: 20080071496Abstract: The wall thickness and ovality of a tubular are simultaneously determined. The theoretical radius of a pipe is computed from a measurement of its circumference. An ultrasonic device conventionally used to measure the wall thickness of tubulars is adapted to also measure the maximum and minimum diameters and ovality by equipping or utilizing existing ultrasound inspection device with contact surfaces which contact the tubular at a fixed distance apart and at a known distance from the surface of the ultrasonic transducer. The contact surfaces define a chord of known length on the tubular under test. The mean radius of the tubular may be computed from multiple water path measurements around the circumference relative to a known fixture. The maximum and minimum diameter and ovality are calculated from the measured differences in distance from the surface of the tubular to the ultrasonic transducer and the theoretical circle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventor: DAVID GLASCOCK
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Publication number: 20070225939Abstract: The wall thickness and ovality of a tubular are simultaneously determined. The theoretical radius of a pipe is computed from a measurement of its circumference. An ultrasonic device conventionally used to measure the wall thickness of tubulars is adapted to also measure the maximum and minimum diameters and ovality by equipping or utilizing existing ultrasound inspection device with contact surfaces which contact the tubular at a fixed distance apart and at a known distance from the surface of the ultrasonic transducer. The contact surfaces define a chord of known length on the tubular under test. The mean radius of the tubular may be computed from multiple water path measurements around the circumference relative to a known fixture. The maximum and minimum diameter and ovality are calculated from the measured differences in distance from the surface of the tubular to the ultrasonic transducer and the theoretical circle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventor: David Glascock
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Patent number: 7231314Abstract: The wall thickness and ovality of a tubular are simultaneously determined. The theoretical radius of a pipe is computed from a measurement of its circumference. An ultrasonic device conventionally used to measure the wall thickness of tubulars is adapted to also measure the maximum and minimum diameters and ovality by equipping or utilizing existing ultrasound inspection device with contact surfaces which contact the tubular at a fixed distance apart and at a known distance from the surface of the ultrasonic transducer. The contact surfaces define a chord of known length on the tubular under test. The mean radius of the tubular may be computed from multiple water path measurements around the circumference relative to a known fixture. The maximum and minimum diameter and ovality are calculated from the measured differences in distance from the surface of the tubular to the ultrasonic transducer and the theoretical circle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventor: David Glascock
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Publication number: 20060201675Abstract: A tubing conveyed tool for use in perforating a well bore utilizing abrasive perforating techniques. The perforating tool is particularly useful in non-vertical wells. The perforating tool is designed to permit running and setting a bridge plug, and then perforating the well bore without requiring the removal of the tool string. An eccentric weight bar can also be used to allow for directional perforating in non-vertical wells. The eccentric weight bar uses gravity to cause the bar to rotate to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Ferguson, Stanley Loving, Bryan McKinley, Dale Norman
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Publication number: 20060078390Abstract: A heave compensation system to enable the transfer of tubulars between a floating platform and a snubbing jack. The heave compensation system includes a first end connected to the floating platform and a second end in connection with a traveling slip assembly of the snubbing jack, the heave compensation system is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the heave compensation system is in the disengaged position the traveling slip assembly moves separate and independent from the movement of the floating platform, and when the heave compensation system is in the engaged position the traveling slip assembly is locked in a constant position relative to the floating platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Bernt Olsen, Randall Lagendyk, Bertram Ballard, Gary Vaughan, Hiram Bickle, Bjorn Rudshaug
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Patent number: RE41141Abstract: Method and apparatus for drilling, completion, well workovers and well control, combining an integrated lifting unit and a coiled tubing unit, the method and apparatus permit running jointed pipe and coil tubing in combination, and standing multiple joints of pipe near the unit. The invention combines a hydraulic pipe hoisting system, pipe handling systems and pipe racking containment apparatus. A hydraulic workover jack is combined with a multifunction injector head and a standpipe for fluid circulation. The invention may also include a rotary table for rotating pipe and/or a rotating power swivel to allow fluid circulation during pipe rotation. Also included are a gin pole, a winching system for jointed pipe, and a traveling head with traveling slips and stationary slips to allow pipe movement in the well. Hydraulic systems allow insertion and extraction of tools in a work string.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Smith, Leslie D. Skinner, Charles C. Overstreet