Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Kassner

Christopher A. Kassner 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: 9303795
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe-in-pipe apparatus comprising an inner pipe disposed within an outer pipe wherein the inner pipe is an engineered pipe or umbilical. The outer pipe will shield the inner pipe. As a result, the design of the inner pipe only needs to address the functions required for the engineered pipe-in-pipe apparatus. The end fittings of the system are designed for enabling maximum operation and intervention flexibility. The engineered pipe-in-pipe apparatus will allow longer sections of the inner pipe to be used which will reduce the amount of field fabrication and streamline the installation process. The apparatus may be used for both new piping systems as well as the updating or retrofitting of an existing onshore or offshore piping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C. F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Sid A. Mebarkia
  • Patent number: 8820412
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and apparatus for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such corrosion inhibitors, can be introduced into the annulus by pumping fluid from a storage tank located on a platform or vessel into tubes within the annulus. Use of the system to flow the fluid through the annulus can prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel members within the annulus and increase the fatigue life of the riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C. F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Farzan Parsinejad, Ahmed Omar
  • Patent number: 8783358
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process and system for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such as corrosion inhibitors, can be circulated in a closed loop which includes the annulus of the riser terminating at a platform or floating vessel, a fluid storage tank located on the platform or vessel and an umbilical tube terminating at the platform or vessel and at a subsea location. Use of the system to flow the fluid through the annulus can prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel members within the annulus and increase the fatigue life of the riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C. F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Farzan Parsinejad, Ahmed Omar
  • Publication number: 20140116556
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe-in-pipe apparatus comprising an inner pipe disposed within an outer pipe wherein the inner pipe is an engineered pipe or umbilical. The outer pipe will shield the inner pipe. As a result, the design of the inner pipe only needs to address the functions required for the engineered pipe-in-pipe apparatus. The end fittings of the system are designed for enabling maximum operation and intervention flexibility. The engineered pipe-in-pipe apparatus will allow longer sections of the inner pipe to be used which will reduce the amount of field fabrication and streamline the installation process. The apparatus may be used for both new piping systems as well as the updating or retrofitting of an existing onshore or offshore piping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C.F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Sid A. Mebarkia
  • Publication number: 20130068465
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process and system for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such as corrosion inhibitors, can be circulated in a closed loop which includes the annulus of the riser terminating at a platform or floating vessel, a fluid storage tank located on the platform or vessel and an umbilical tube terminating at the platform or vessel and at a subsea location. Use of the system to flow the fluid through the annulus can prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel members within the annulus and increase the fatigue life of the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C.F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Farzan Parsinejad, Ahmed Omar
  • Publication number: 20130068464
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and apparatus for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such corrosion inhibitors, can be introduced into the annulus by pumping fluid from a storage tank located on a platform or vessel into tubes within the annulus. Use of the system to flow the fluid through the annulus can prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel members within the annulus and increase the fatigue life of the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C.F. Critsinelis, Christopher A. Kassner, Farzan Parsinejad, Ahmed Omar