Patents by Inventor Gary Firth

Gary Firth 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: 20240014579
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a wellhead penetrator includes a first connector including an insertion body and defining a bore, the bore being configured to receive an electrical conductor. The insertion body includes a helical engaging member and defines a helical slot. The assembly includes a second connector defining a cavity therein, the cavity being configured to receive at least a portion of the insertion body therein, and the cavity being tapered such that advancing the insertion body into the cavity causes the helical engaging member to compress radially inwards into engagement with the electrical conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Gary FIRTH
  • Patent number: 11781396
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dis-connectable wellhead hanger arrangement permitting a pig tail set of electrical conductors to be inserted within the wellhead hanger arrangement which seals against the wellhead hanger upon separation of an electrical power cable; or alternatively, through an exterior pressure-preserving housing. If the power cable separates from the production tubing for any reason, the compressively fit plugs disconnect the power cable from the pathway leaving the electrical mandrel sealed within the wellhead hanger or housing, thereby sealing the wellhead hanger from loss of fluid after separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: QUICK CONNECTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Sneed, Gary Firth
  • Patent number: 11761269
    Abstract: A wellhead penetrator includes a mandrel configured to be positioned in a tubing hanger, a wellhead, or both. The wellhead penetrator also includes a housing positioned at least partially within the mandrel. The housing defines a housing bore formed axially therethrough that is configured to receive upper and lower portions of a cable. The upper and lower portions are separated by a gap. The wellhead penetrator also includes a sealing element positioned at least partially within the mandrel and below the housing. The wellhead penetrator is configured to actuate from a first state to a second state in response to a downward force being exerted on the lower portion of the cable. The wellhead penetrator in the first state has the lower portion of the cable positioned at least partially within the housing such that a splice connection exists between the upper and lower portions of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC
    Inventors: Gary Firth, Brian Sneed
  • Patent number: 11761268
    Abstract: A wellhead penetrator includes a mandrel having first and second ends, a lock nut that is adjustably connected to the second end of the mandrel, a tapered bowl positioned within the lock nut, the mandrel, or both, and a cable lock assembly at least partially received into the mandrel and the lock nut. Moving the lock nut in an axial direction relative to the mandrel causes the cable lock assembly to grip a cable received therethrough. The penetrator also includes a sealing element positioned at least partially within the mandrel and spaced apart from the tapered bowl, and a backup member positioned adjacent to the sealing element and at least partially within the mandrel. The backup member presses against the sealing element so as to prevent misalignment of the sealing element, and the mandrel, the lock nut, the sealing element, and the backup member receive the cable therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Firth, Brian Sneed
  • Publication number: 20230075553
    Abstract: A wellhead penetrator includes a mandrel configured to be positioned in a tubing hanger, a wellhead, or both. The wellhead penetrator also includes a housing positioned at least partially within the mandrel. The housing defines a housing bore formed axially therethrough that is configured to receive upper and lower portions of a cable. The upper and lower portions are separated by a gap. The wellhead penetrator also includes a sealing element positioned at least partially within the mandrel and below the housing. The wellhead penetrator is configured to actuate from a first state to a second state in response to a downward force being exerted on the lower portion of the cable. The wellhead penetrator in the first state has the lower portion of the cable positioned at least partially within the housing such that a splice connection exists between the upper and lower portions of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Firth, Brian Sneed
  • Publication number: 20220120155
    Abstract: A tool includes a body, a cleaning system including nozzles coupled to the body and configured to spray a fluid onto an interior of a wellsite component, and an inspection system coupled to the body. The inspection system is configured to capture images, video, or both of the wellsite component that are to be used to determine whether the wellsite component is clean after being sprayed with the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Gary Firth, Brian Sneed, Jesus Terrones
  • Publication number: 20220106840
    Abstract: A wellhead penetrator includes a mandrel having first and second ends, a lock nut that is adjustably connected to the second end of the mandrel, a tapered bowl positioned within the lock nut, the mandrel, or both, and a cable lock assembly at least partially received into the mandrel and the lock nut. Moving the lock nut in an axial direction relative to the mandrel causes the cable lock assembly to grip a cable received therethrough. The penetrator also includes a sealing element positioned at least partially within the mandrel and spaced apart from the tapered bowl, and a backup member positioned adjacent to the sealing element and at least partially within the mandrel. The backup member presses against the sealing element so as to prevent misalignment of the sealing element, and the mandrel, the lock nut, the sealing element, and the backup member receive the cable therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Gary Firth, Brian Sneed
  • Publication number: 20210230959
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dis-connectable wellhead hanger arrangement permitting a pig tail set of electrical conductors to be inserted within the wellhead hanger arrangement which seals against the wellhead hanger upon separation of an electrical power cable; or alternatively, through an exterior pressure-preserving housing. If the power cable separates from the production tubing for any reason, the compressively fit plugs disconnect the power cable from the pathway leaving the electrical mandrel sealed within the wellhead hanger or housing, thereby sealing the wellhead hanger from loss of fluid after separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Sneed, Gary Firth
  • Patent number: 10975653
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dis-connectable wellhead hanger arrangement permitting a pig tail set of electrical conductors to be inserted within the wellhead hanger arrangement which seals against the wellhead hanger upon separation of an electrical power cable; or alternatively, through an exterior pressure-preserving housing. If the power cable separates from the production tubing for any reason, the compressively fit plugs disconnect the power cable from the pathway leaving the electrical mandrel sealed within the wellhead hanger or housing, thereby sealing the wellhead hanger from loss of fluid after separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Sneed, Gary Firth
  • Publication number: 20190218878
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dis-connectable wellhead hanger arrangement permitting a pig tail set of electrical conductors to be inserted within the wellhead hanger arrangement which seals against the wellhead hanger upon separation of an electrical power cable; or alternatively, through an exterior pressure-preserving housing. If the power cable separates from the production tubing for any reason, the compressively fit plugs disconnect the power cable from the pathway leaving the electrical mandrel sealed within the wellhead hanger or housing, thereby sealing the wellhead hanger from loss of fluid after separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Sneed, Gary Firth
  • Patent number: 9500049
    Abstract: A tubular handling apparatus has a main rotating structural member pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, an arm interconnected to the main rotating structural member, and a gripper mechanism affixed to an end of the arm opposite the main rotating structural member. The gripper mechanism has a stab frame, a first gripper translatably attached to a side of the stab frame, and a second gripper translatably attached to the side of the stab frame below the first gripper. A connection bar is connected to the first and second grippers so as to translate the grippers for a substantially identical distance. A translating mechanism translates the grippers along the side of the stab frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Keith J. Orgeron, Gary Firth
  • Patent number: 9168962
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a drill rig relocation system. Lift frames are provided as add-ons to existing drill rigs, or as integral openings within the length of the base boxes. A lift cylinder and bearing mat assembly is connected beneath the lift frame or base boxes. Each bearing mat assembly has a slew drive for controlled directional rotation. A torque arrest system allows vertical movement of the torque reaction point as the substructure is elevated to control the orientation and magnitude of forces. In one embodiment, the drill rig is supported on linear sleeve bearings slideably mounted in the bearing mat assemblies. Translation cylinders on the bearing mats expand to move the drill rig by translating the linear sleeve bearings along the shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: T&T Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Trevithick, Gary Firth, Robert Metz, Bob Williams, James Zapico
  • Publication number: 20150166134
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a drill rig relocation system. Lift frames are provided as add-ons to existing drill rigs, or as integral openings within the length of the base boxes. A lift cylinder and bearing mat assembly is connected beneath the lift frame or base boxes. Each bearing mat assembly has a slew drive for controlled directional rotation. A torque arrest system allows vertical movement of the torque reaction point as the substructure is elevated to control the orientation and magnitude of forces. In one embodiment, the drill rig is supported on linear sleeve bearings slideably mounted in the bearing mat assemblies. Translation cylinders on the bearing mats expand to move the drill rig by translating the linear sleeve bearings along the shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: T&T ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Trevithick, Gary Firth, Robert Metz, Bob Williams, James Zapico