Patents by Inventor Brian Swagerty

Brian Swagerty 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).

  • Publication number: 20230296007
    Abstract: A method for performing simultaneous operations at a wellsite comprising two or more adjacent wellheads, each respectively connected to a well, may include the following steps: providing a fluid supply via upstream equipment to an intermediate supply point; fluidly connecting the intermediate supply point to a single wellhead, the fluidly connecting comprising connecting a first end of a flexible pipe to the intermediate supply point and a second end of the flexible pipe to a first wellhead; performing a wellbore operation on a first well using the fluid supply from the upstream equipment supplied to the first wellhead; disconnecting the second end of the flexible pipe from the first wellhead; and connecting the second end of the flexible pipe to a second wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tep Ungchusri, Philippe Espinasse, Jean-Luc Streiff, Gary Bernard, Brian Swagerty, Johann Rongau, Sunil Dutt, Dan Fink, Justin Taylor, James Cook
  • Publication number: 20230287774
    Abstract: A method for performing simultaneous operations at a wellsite comprising two or more adjacent wellheads, each respectively connected to a well, may include the following steps: providing a fluid supply via upstream equipment to an intermediate supply point; fluidly connecting the intermediate supply point to a single wellhead, the fluidly connecting comprising connecting a first end of a flexible pipe to the intermediate supply point and a second end of the flexible pipe to a first wellhead; performing a wellbore operation on a first well using the fluid supply from the upstream equipment supplied to the first wellhead; disconnecting the second end of the flexible pipe from the first wellhead; and connecting the second end of the flexible pipe to a second wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tep Ungchusri, Philippe Espinasse, Jean-Luc Streiff, Gary Bernard, Brian Swagerty, Johann Rongau, Sunil Dutt, Dan Fink, Justin Taylor, James Cook
  • Publication number: 20220341303
    Abstract: A method for performing simultaneous operations at a wellsite comprising two or more adjacent wellheads, each respectively connected to a well, may include the following steps: providing a fluid supply via upstream equipment to an intermediate supply point; fluidly connecting the intermediate supply point to a single wellhead, the fluidly connecting comprising connecting a first end of a flexible pipe to the intermediate supply point and a second end of the flexible pipe to a first wellhead; performing a wellbore operation on a first well using the fluid supply from the upstream equipment supplied to the first wellhead; disconnecting the second end of the flexible pipe from the first wellhead; and connecting the second end of the flexible pipe to a second wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tep Ungchusri, Philippe Espinasse, Jean-Luc Streiff, Gary Bernard, Brian Swagerty, Johann Rongau, Sunil Dutt, Dan Fink, Justin Taylor, James Cook
  • Publication number: 20210131247
    Abstract: A method for performing simultaneous operations at a wellsite comprising two or more adjacent wellheads, each respectively connected to a well, may include the following steps: providing a fluid supply via upstream equipment to an intermediate supply point; fluidly connecting the intermediate supply point to a single wellhead, the fluidly connecting comprising connecting a first end of a flexible pipe to the intermediate supply point and a second end of the flexible pipe to a first wellhead; performing a wellbore operation on a first well using the fluid supply from the upstream equipment supplied to the first wellhead; disconnecting the second end of the flexible pipe from the first wellhead; and connecting the second end of the flexible pipe to a second wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tep Ungchusri, Philippe Espinasse, Jean-Luc Streiff, Gary Bernard, Brian Swagerty, Johann Rongau, Sunil Dutt, Dan Fink, Justin Taylor, James Cook
  • Patent number: 10378659
    Abstract: In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a protector sleeve for a frac gate valve. The disclosed protector sleeve prevents frac sand and other particulates from becoming trapped between the seat and the seat pockets. In another aspect, this disclosure relates to a gate valve including the protector sleeve described above. The gate valve may include two protector sleeves, one disposed proximate the contact surfaces of each of the two seats and the two seat pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Scott, Sahil Saini, Brian Swagerty
  • Publication number: 20180087673
    Abstract: In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a protector sleeve for a frac gate valve. The disclosed protector sleeve prevents frac sand and other particulates from becoming trapped between the seat and the seat pockets. In another aspect, this disclosure relates to a gate valve including the protector sleeve described above. The gate valve may include two protector sleeves, one disposed proximate the contact surfaces of each of the two seats and the two seat pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Scott, Sahil Saini, Brian Swagerty
  • Patent number: 8302678
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Publication number: 20110155367
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
  • Patent number: 7900697
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Patent number: 7614448
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Publication number: 20090178798
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
  • Patent number: 7490666
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Publication number: 20080190601
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Mathew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Patent number: 7308934
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Patent number: 5896925
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a device for guiding a tool on a string within a blow out prevention ("BOP") stack. In one embodiment, the device includes a top collar connected to a bottom collar by a shroud having a plurality of flexible members which bow outwardly from the collars, wherein the shroud covers a portion of the tool. An energy absorbing bumper is provided above the top collar to absorb structural impact caused by a blow out or other inadvertant pressure in a downhole application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong
  • Patent number: 5762089
    Abstract: A gate valve for use in a high pressure line has a movable gate and a static seat within a valve body. The seat has a seat face which is in sliding contact with a gate face. The seat and gate faces are coated with an amorphic coating which hardens when the seat face and gate face are subjected to manufacturing processes or rubbed together during valve opening and closing. A leak resistant seal between the seat and gate faces results when the valve is closed and subjected to high line pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Sue F. Haeberle, Christi Hambrick, Jack Havens, Manuel Maligas, Brian Swagerty, John C. Vicic
  • Patent number: 5730218
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a device for guiding a tool on a string within a blow out prevention ("BOP") stack. In one embodiment, the device includes a top collar connected to a bottom collar by a shroud having a plurality of flexible members which bow outwardly from the collars, wherein the shroud covers a portion of the tool. An energy absorbing bumper is provided above the top collar to absorb structural impact caused by a blow out or other inadvertant pressure in a downhole application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong