Patents by Inventor Christopher Lance Kalinec

Christopher Lance Kalinec 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: 20170159394
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for regulating pressure in a blowout preventer (BOP) of a subsea well assembly. A closed loop regulator (CLR) that combines the functions of a pressure relieving valve and a pressure reducing valve into one body to control the pressure of a hydraulic circuit or a BOP mux control pod. A closed loop servo valve controlled proportional electrohydraulic reducing valve is used to allow continual variation of the pressure set point for the downstream circuit. If the downstream pressure exceeds the set point by a predetermined amount, the pressure relieving valve vents the pressure to the reservoir or atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Hydril USA Distribution LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Lance Kalinec
  • Patent number: 9611712
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a lip seal having an outer diameter portion including an outer protrusion configured to contact a first seal interface, wherein the protrusion has a curved surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventor: Christopher Lance Kalinec
  • Publication number: 20160076331
    Abstract: Retrievable sub-pods for use in a blowout preventer (BOP) stack, including systems of sub-pods and methods for use, are disclosed. The sub-pod includes a valve assembly, wherein the valve assembly includes a solenoid, an electronics interface, and a directional control valve. The sub-pod further includes a modular valve pack and a controller, wherein the modular valve pack comprises a manifold, and wherein the manifold is operable to support the valve assembly within the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Lance Kalinec, Chad Eric Yates
  • Publication number: 20130207349
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a lip seal having an outer diameter portion including an outer protrusion configured to contact a first seal interface, wherein the protrusion has a curved surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Lance Kalinec