Patents by Inventor Alberto Zubia

Alberto Zubia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10612539
    Abstract: A rod clamp assembly including a first clamp member pivotally connected to a second clamp member, a handle pivotally connected to the first clamp member, and a lock bolt pivotally connected to the handle. The first and second clamp members each include a semi-cylindrical groove. A lock end of the lock bolt is configured to engage a receptacle of the second clamp member to pull the first and second clamp members together. An elongated portion of the handle is rotated to a locked position in which the first and second clamp members are secured together. A base of the handle, which engages the first clamp member, may include a notch for providing a quick close and quick open. Optionally, the rod clamp assembly includes a safety lock assembly, which engages the elongated portion of the handle to secure the handle in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: NEO Design Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alberto Zubia, Daniel Robert Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20190323495
    Abstract: A rod clamp assembly including a first clamp member pivotally connected to a second clamp member, a handle pivotally connected to the first clamp member, and a lock bolt pivotally connected to the handle. The first and second clamp members each include a semi-cylindrical groove. A lock end of the lock bolt is configured to engage a receptacle of the second clamp member to pull the first and second clamp members together. An elongated portion of the handle is rotated to a locked position in which the first and second clamp members are secured together. A base of the handle, which engages the first clamp member, may include a notch for providing a quick close and quick open. Optionally, the rod clamp assembly includes a safety lock assembly, which engages the elongated portion of the handle to secure the handle in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Neo Design Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alberto Zubia, Daniel Robert Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8820747
    Abstract: A seal assembly, method for sealing a seal assembly and a modular seal unit for a rotating control device for use in an offshore environment. The modular seal unit includes a first outer housing, a first seal housing lockable within the first outer housing, and a first sealing element disposed on a lower end of the first seal housing. The first sealing element includes a throughbore configured to receive a drill pipe, and a sealing surface configured to seal against the drill pipe. The modular seal unit also includes a first connector configured to couple the first seal housing to the first outer housing, and a second connector configured to couple the first seal housing to one selected from a second outer housing of a second modular seal unit or a running tool adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Alberto Zubia, Trung Leduc, Huward Paul Fontenot, Jr., Robert James Costo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8381816
    Abstract: A method of flushing a wellbore fluid from a downhole tool containing a bearing package includes pumping hydraulic oil through at least one of a hydraulic inlet line and at least one of a pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing and into an annulus formed between the bearing package and a main housing of the downhole tool, wherein the hydraulic oil replaces the wellbore fluid in the annulus, removing the wellbore fluid from the annulus through at least one hydraulic outlet line and at least one pneumatic outlet line connected to the main housing, pumping air through the at least one pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing and removing the hydraulic oil from the at least one pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing, and removing the hydraulic oil through at least one pneumatic outlet line connected to the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Trung Leduc, Huward Paul Fontenot, Alberto Zubia, Robert James Costo
  • Publication number: 20120043726
    Abstract: A seal assembly, method for sealing a seal assembly and a modular seal unit for a rotating control device for use in an offshore environment. The modular seal unit includes a first outer housing, a first seal housing lockable within the first outer housing, and a first sealing element disposed on a lower end of the first seal housing. The first sealing element includes a throughbore configured to receive a drill pipe, and a sealing surface configured to seal against the drill pipe. The modular seal unit also includes a first connector configured to couple the first seal housing to the first outer housing, and a second connector configured to couple the first seal housing to one selected from a second outer housing of a second modular seal unit or a running tool adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alberto Zubia, Trung Leduc, Huward Paul Fontenot, JR., Robert James Costo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110214871
    Abstract: A method of flushing a wellbore fluid from a downhole tool containing a bearing package includes pumping hydraulic oil through at least one of a hydraulic inlet line and at least one of a pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing and into an annulus formed between the bearing package and a main housing of the downhole tool, wherein the hydraulic oil replaces the wellbore fluid in the annulus, removing the wellbore fluid from the annulus through at least one hydraulic outlet line and at least one pneumatic outlet line connected to the main housing, pumping air through the at least one pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing and removing the hydraulic oil from the at least one pneumatic inlet line connected to the main housing, and removing the hydraulic oil through at least one pneumatic outlet line connected to the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Trung Leduc, Huward Paul Fontenot, Alberto Zubia, Robert James Costo