Patents by Inventor Bradley Robert Martin
Bradley Robert Martin 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).
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Patent number: 11988065Abstract: A wellhead apparatus comprising a first part that is mountable to a portion of a wellhead or proximal to the wellhead and a second part that is mountable to a component of wellhead operation equipment, wherein the component is operatively connectible to the wellhead, wherein the wellhead identifier generates an identifier signal when the first part is proximal the second part and is receivable by a user to identify the wellhead from a plurality of wellheads when the wellhead and the component are operatively connected. A wellhead identifier system comprising a detectable signal generator mountable to a component of wellhead operation equipment, a sensor configured to detect the detectable signal for generating object-based sensory information, and a controller circuit for receiving the object-based sensory information and for identifying a wellhead on a well pad where a wellhead operation has or will commence on the wellhead.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20240093573Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus may control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20240084669Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus controls actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20230417116Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for monitoring and controlling an operation that is being performed on a well. The embodiments of the present disclosure provide one or more systems and methods that allow a user monitor and change one or more operational parameters of the operation. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more systems and methods provide automated control of one or more operational parameters in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Robert Duncan, Bradley Robert Martin, Micheal Dane Skinner
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Publication number: 20230392470Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20230392493Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, an apparatus and a method for detecting line-attached tools in an above-surface portion of a well for use during well-work overs and/or interventions. The system includes the apparatus which comprises: a body for housing at least one magnetic-field generator and at least one magnetic-field sensor; and a tubular portion that is configured to be housed within the body. The tubular portion has a bore for receiving the line-attached tools and the at least one magnetic-field sensor is configured for detecting changes in the magnetic field caused by the line-attached tool approaching, moving through and/or moving away from the body. The system may further include a processor unit for receiving one or more signals from the at least one magnetic-field sensor and for determining the location and/or one or more dimensions of the line-attached tool while approaching, moving through or moving away from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson
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Publication number: 20230349261Abstract: An apparatus, a system, and a process are used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control an actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. In the second position, the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. A system may directly control the actuation of the wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20230332481Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20230332482Abstract: To regulate a wellhead control mechanism, an apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Additionally, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Intelligent WellheadInventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Patent number: 11732576Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, an apparatus and a method for detecting line-attached tools in an above-surface portion of a well for use during well-work overs and/or interventions. The system includes the apparatus which comprises: a body for housing at least one magnetic-field generator and at least one magnetic-field sensor; and a tubular portion that is configured to be housed within the body. The tubular portion has a bore for receiving the line-attached tools and the at least one magnetic-field sensor is configured for detecting changes in the magnetic field caused by the line-attached tool approaching, moving through and/or moving away from the body. The system may further include a processor unit for receiving one or more signals from the at least one magnetic-field sensor and for determining the location and/or one or more dimensions of the line-attached tool while approaching, moving through or moving away from the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson
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Patent number: 11608708Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process may be used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus may control actuation of the wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20220397016Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20220397030Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the position of an actuator of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a housing, the housing comprising a first housing portion operatively coupleable to the actuator and a second housing portion configured to receive at least one sensor therewithin. The at least one sensor provides an output signal indicative of the position of the actuator. The position of the actuator is indicative of a valve position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Bradley Robert Martin
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Publication number: 20220205337Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Patent number: 11274520Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20210396129Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for detecting the presence, position or dimensions of a body within a portion of a subsea oil and gas well system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger
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Publication number: 20210363856Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process may be used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus may control actuation of the wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Publication number: 20200224513Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
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Patent number: 10683745Abstract: An apparatus that includes at least two well control mechanisms and at least one sensor to avoid collision between a section of a tubing string coupler or that is moving through the apparatus and a wellbore to which the apparatus is coupled. The sensors detect the presence of magnetic objects, such as sections of a tubing string, and measure their respective outer diameters (OD). The sensors detect when any larger OD sections of the tubing string before the larger OD section can collide with one of the well control mechanisms. The sensors direct their outputs to a controller that can identify an imminent collision state. When an imminent collision state is identified, the controller will send commands to stop movement of the tubular to avoid the collision. Movement of the tubular will not resume until the well control mechanism has been actuated to avoid collision with the larger OD section.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Robert Louis Hug, Calvert Joseph Vallet
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Publication number: 20200003045Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, an apparatus and a method for detecting line-attached tools in an above-surface portion of a well for use during well-work overs and/or interventions. The system includes the apparatus which comprises: a body for housing at least one magnetic-field generator and at least one magnetic-field sensor; and a tubular portion that is configured to be housed within the body. The tubular portion has a bore for receiving the line-attached tools and the at least one magnetic-field sensor is configured for detecting changes in the magnetic field caused by the line-attached tool approaching, moving through and/or moving away from the body. The system may further include a processor unit for receiving one or more signals from the at least one magnetic-field sensor and for determining the location and/or one or more dimensions of the line-attached tool while approaching, moving through or moving away from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson