Patents by Inventor Christopher G. Kocurek

Christopher G. Kocurek 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).

  • System and method for accessing a well
    Patent number: 10309190
    Abstract: A system and method for accessing a well, in certain embodiments, includes a production tree, a cap, and a spool including a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubing hanger. The tubing hanger includes a longitudinal bore configured to transfer product between the spool and the production tree. At least one adjustable fluid barrier is included in the tubing hanger and/or the cap. The adjustable fluid barrier can be used to open and close the longitudinal passage and allow access through the tubing hanger and/or the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: David R. June, Venkatesh Bhat, Christopher G. Kocurek
  • Self-energizing annular seal
    Patent number: 9376882
    Abstract: An annular seal assembly for forming a seal between two annular surfaces. The seal assembly includes an annular base including a sealing surface. The seal assembly also includes a pair of spaced apart rims extending from the annular base opposite the base sealing surface and in opposite directions, the rims also including sealing surfaces. The base is elastically deformable and the rims are elastically deformable relative to the base to effect a self-energized seal between the two annular surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: David H. Theiss, Christopher G. Kocurek, James A. Burton, Terry L. Shinn, Keith Garbett
  • System and Method for Accessing a Well
    Publication number: 20160024878
    Abstract: A system and method for accessing a well, in certain embodiments, includes a production tree, a cap, and a spool including a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubing hanger. The tubing hanger includes a longitudinal bore configured to transfer product between the spool and the production tree. At least one adjustable fluid barrier is included in the tubing hanger and/or the cap. The adjustable fluid barrier can be used to open and close the longitudinal passage and allow access through the tubing hanger and/or the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: David R. June, Venkatesh Bhat, Christopher G. Kocurek
  • Self-Energizing Annular Seal
    Publication number: 20100206575
    Abstract: An annular seal assembly for forming a seal between two annular surfaces. The seal assembly includes an annular base including a sealing surface. The seal assembly also includes a pair of spaced apart rims extending from the annular base opposite the base sealing surface and in opposite directions, the rims also including sealing surfaces. The base is elastically deformable and the rims are elastically deformable relative to the base to effect a self-energized seal between the two annular surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David H. Theiss, Christopher G. Kocurek, James A. Burton, Terry L. Shinn, Keith Garbett