Patents Examined by Matthew Troutman
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Patent number: 11767722Abstract: A chemical tank level system for a wellbore chemical injection tank is provided. The system includes a pressure sensor is located downstream of the chemical injection tank where the fluidic pressure is essentially the same as the fluidic pressure at the base of the chemical tank. The pressure sensor sends a signal indicative of the fluidic pressure to a tank level sensor module. The tank level sensor module receives the signal from the pressure sensor. A processor takes a series of pressure sensor signals over a sample window and calculates an average of the signals over a defined time window.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: DETECHTION USA INC.Inventor: Virgil Haney
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Patent number: 11761286Abstract: A hydrocarbon extraction system that includes an erosion control system. The erosion control system includes a housing defining a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. The housing receives and directs a flow of a particulate laden fluid between the first inlet and the outlet. A conduit rests within the housing. The conduit changes a direction of the particulate laden fluid and reduces erosion of the housing. The conduit is inserted into the housing through the second inlet. The conduit defines a plurality of apertures between an exterior surface and an interior surface of the conduit. The apertures direct the fluid into a conduit cavity. The conduit guides the fluid entering the conduit cavity to the outlet. The erosion control system excludes a plug and/or a sleeve around or in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Stuart Robinson, Jerry Martino, Michael Krejci, Abinesh Gnanavelu
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Patent number: 11761312Abstract: An apparatus for use in a well bore is described herein. The apparatus includes a one-piece housing having a length in an axial direction from a first end to a second end, and end wall and a sidewall defining a cavity within the housing. The apparatus also includes a frame inside the cavity. The frame includes a charge receptacle, a detonator receptacle, a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. The apparatus further includes a conductive material coupled with the first electrical contact.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Erick Lowe, Andrew Prisbell, Todd Busch
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Patent number: 11753916Abstract: An integrated fracking system includes a substructure assembly including one or more frame rails. The integrated fracking system includes a pump subsystem having a frac pump and a motor. The pump subsystem is coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system includes a variable frequency drive, a transformer, and a cooling subsystem, each coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLCInventors: Brian Sharp, Chad Joost, Chris Harvell, Paul Smith
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Patent number: 11739596Abstract: A joint assembly allows a riser system to have a weak point that can fail at a known location and tension value without reducing the riser pressure containment capacity. The joint assembly includes a standard riser pipe machined to remove material, for example, to form a groove. The joint assembly also comprises means for restoring pressure capacity. For example, the means for restoring pressure capacity include a combination of a thick-bodied clamp and a split insert ring. The split insert ring can bridge between the groove and the clamp, at least partially transferring the pressure load contained inside the machined pipe to the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: TRENDSETTER VULCAN OFFSHORE, INC.Inventor: James V. Maher
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Patent number: 11739614Abstract: A method of preventive well maintenance with pumping equipment in the well for well rehabilitation using CO2 with varying lengths of producing intervals utilizing varying methods to deliver cleaning energy and varying porosity of aquifers to determine varying quantities of energy over the entire well structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: SUBSURFACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Mansuy, Steven Catania, Joseph Orlando
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Patent number: 11732828Abstract: A holding element for a terminal connector, having at least one socket part and at least one plug part, wherein the plug part can be inserted or is inserted in a socket portion of the socket part. The holding element can be plugged or is plugged onto the plug part for detachably holding the plug part in the socket part. The holding element has a holding element body, holding arms having latching lugs that are directed inwards with respect to the holding element, holding arms having latching lugs that are directed outwards with respect to the holding element, and axially on both sides, has an uninterrupted, continuous edge on the end side. The holding arms each have a free end that is spring-elastically movable in the radial direction, and an end opposite thereof that is fixed to the holding element body.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Roland Klein, Eugen Heinrichs
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Patent number: 11725497Abstract: A device and method for manipulating a robotic end effector in a well. Actuators manipulate the end effector independently through multiple degrees of freedom to improve the perspective of the end effector. An imaging sensor may be used to image, measure and identify features of a well and objects located therein. The sensor may be an ultrasound transducer, camera or x-ray sensor arranged radially, axial or distributed over a 2D surface. The end effector may be connected to a tool, such as a fishing tool, a welder, a milling tool, or a repair tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: DarkVision Technologies IncInventors: Michael Halpenny-Mason, Matt James, Graham Manders
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Patent number: 11725464Abstract: The method of providing a clamping connection comprising providing one or more clamping hubs, providing two or more clamping segments to engage the clamping hubs, constraining the clamping segments to move approximately radially with respect to the clamp hubs, providing a tension band around the clamping segments which slides circumferentially relative to the clamping segments, and adjusting the ratio of the contact area of the tension band to the clamping hubs and the area of the clamping hubs to compensate for the difference in loading on the clamping hub due to sliding friction between the tension band and the clamping hubs.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: Benton Frederick Baugh
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Patent number: 11719230Abstract: A well servicing pump system for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a first permanent magnet motor, second permanent magnet motor, and crankshaft. The first and second permanent magnet motors each include a rotor mechanically coupled to or integrated with the crankshaft. The well servicing pump may include gearboxes coupled between the rotors and the crankshaft. The well servicing pump system also includes a fluid section that includes an inlet, a pressurization chamber, and an outlet. The inlet and outlet are fluidly coupled to the pressurization chamber. The well servicing pump also includes a plunger mechanically coupled to the crankshaft, the plunger at least partially positioned within the pressurization chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLCInventors: Filiberto Garcia, Chris Harvell, Chad Joost, Brian Sharp, Paul Smith
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Patent number: 11719086Abstract: A reverse flow gas separator having a housing having a housing intake and a first void space within the housing. The reverse flow gas separator further includes a driveshaft disposed adjacent to the first void space. The drive shaft is hollow and comprises a second void space disposed within the interior of the drive shaft. The second void space is continuous from a driveshaft intake to an opening in a terminal end of the driveshaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Donn J. Brown, Trevor Alan Kopecky, Casey L. Newport
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Patent number: 11719370Abstract: Method and apparatus for an improved camlock fitting having outer/inner cam lever which are restrained against unintended opening or rotation by a pivoting locking member which is pivotally mounted onto an axle disposed in a corresponding hole on the cam levers so that the pivoting locking member can be easily pivoted in the vertical plane relative to the cam arms. Each of the outer and inner arms has a pivoting locking member mounted on its underside in a protective housing. The camlock fitting may also have an air vent. Together this provides a safety lock assembly for the cam lock fitting so that when the cam lock fitting is pressurized unbeknownst to the operator and the operator attempts to open the cam lock fitting, the safety lock assembly will prevent operation or complete separation of the male and the female portions of the fitting to prevent inadvertent pressurized discharge of hazardous materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey Hartman, George L Williamson
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Patent number: 11713838Abstract: A pipe-fitting device according to the present invention includes a fitting body, a fixing nut, and a collet. A first end of the fitting body is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of a first pipe, and a second end of the fitting body surrounds an outer surface of a second pipe. A first end of the fixing nut is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of the fitting body, and a second end of the fixing nut surrounds the outer surface of the second pipe. The collet is provided inside the fixing nut and presses the second pipe when the fixing nut is rotated and tightened. The collet includes a seating portion provided inside the fixing nut, a bending portion in which a bending groove is formed, a pressing portion which presses and seals the second pipe, and a protecting portion which protects the pressing portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Brian B. Kim
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Patent number: 11708737Abstract: A wellhead is provided. The wellhead comprises a high pressure wellhead housing; a casing hanger assembly located within the high pressure wellhead housing; and a casing supported on the casing hanger assembly. The casing hanger assembly is arranged so that the casing is able to move relative to the high pressure wellhead housing. This may be to accommodate well growth experienced by the wellhead during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: EQUINOR ENERGY ASInventors: Lorents Reinås, Tore Geir Wernø, Harald Sigurd Nesse
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Patent number: 11708723Abstract: A method for forming a guide for a top drive unit includes connecting a lower track member to a lower mast section and connecting an upper track member to an upper mast section and telescoped with the lower track section. A slider is slidably positioned about the upper track member so the slider is movable along the upper track member. The slider has a lateral cross-sectional profile substantially the same size and shape as a lateral cross-sectional profile of the lower track member. The skate is slidably positioned about the lower track member to be movable along the lower track member and onto the slider. The skate travels along the upper track member via the slider. The skate is connectable to a top drive unit so the top drive unit is movable along the lower track member and the upper track member.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Gordon Bros. Supply, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Gordon, Ronald K. Gillespie, David L. Williams, James T. Grammer, Bobby D. Fisk, Charles W. Harjo
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Patent number: 11703171Abstract: A substantially ring-shaped clamp has a first clamp body component joined to a second clamp body component in a manner permitting the first clamp body component to pivot relative to the second clamp body component. A shaft extends from the first clamp body component such that the shaft is able to pivot relative to the first clamp body component. The shaft has a free end that is receivable within and removable from a pocket formed in the second clamp body component. A cam-lever is connected to the first clamp body component in a manner permitting the cam-lever to pivot relative to the first clamp body component. The shaft may be a threadless shaft, and the clamp may be self-locking, adjustable, and/or have a relatively smooth outer periphery.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: DIXON VALVE & COUPLING COMPANY, LLCInventor: Austen Hinton
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Patent number: 11692652Abstract: A press fitting device, components and method provide one or more indicators to provide a visual indication that the fitting has been properly pressed around a tube and that the correct amount of pressure has been provided to create a permanent seal. In embodiments, a sealing ring is retained within an indentation of a main body component of the fitting and the sealing ring is expandable upon compression to be visible through an opening in the main body component.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Quick Fitting Holding Company, LLCInventors: Libardo Ochoa Dias, Herbert J. Bouchard
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Patent number: 11680458Abstract: Method for replacing a chemical injection valve connected to a well head via an injection line housing, where an end of an injection line is provided within the injection line housing, includes: connecting an injection line plugging tool to the chemical injection valve; providing threads in the end of the injection line by means of the injection line plugging tool; connecting an injection line plug to the threads of the injection line by the injection line plugging tool; disconnecting the chemical injection valve from the injection line housing; connecting a further chemical injection valve to the injection line housing; connecting the injection line plugging tool to the further chemical injection valve; removing the injection line plug from the end of the injection line by the injection line plugging tool; disconnecting the injection line plugging tool from the further chemical injection valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Interwell Norway ASInventor: Espen Hiorth
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Patent number: 11680674Abstract: An insulating jacket for enclosing a pipe fitting includes an elbow housing configured to envelop and cover a pipe elbow and a pair of coupling housings each configured to envelop couplings mounted to the elbow. Each of the housings is made from a pair of housing halves which are made from a block of rigid insulating material. Each pair of housing halves can be mated together by interlocking tongue in groove connection elements formed on the housing halves. The rigid insulating material is soft enough to be carved by hand and resilient enough to be deform sufficiently to allow the housing halves to be mated over the pipe fitting.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Ken Perry
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Patent number: 11662044Abstract: A collar for connecting ducting components is provided. The collar includes a tubular wall having a line end and a free end, an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the line end, and a plurality of retaining tabs extending outwardly from the free end. A plurality of locking members are provided at the line end. The locking members are configured to releasably secure the flange to an adjacent member.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Ductoad Inc.Inventors: Robert Daniel Oberlander, Cyrus Robert Etemad-Moghadam, Drew Harlacher, Samantha Verzi