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).
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Publication number: 20230296007Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20230287774Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20220341303Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20210131247Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 10378659Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Scott, Sahil Saini, Brian Swagerty
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Publication number: 20180087673Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Scott, Sahil Saini, Brian Swagerty
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Patent number: 8302678Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: FMC Technologies Inc.Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Publication number: 20110155367Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
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Patent number: 7900697Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Patent number: 7614448Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Publication number: 20090178798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
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Patent number: 7490666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Publication number: 20080190601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Mathew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Patent number: 7308934Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
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Patent number: 5896925Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong
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Patent number: 5762089Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Sue F. Haeberle, Christi Hambrick, Jack Havens, Manuel Maligas, Brian Swagerty, John C. Vicic
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Patent number: 5730218Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong