Patents by Inventor James A. Gariery

James A. Gariery 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: 5555935
    Abstract: An annular wellhead member has an inner mating surface. The wellhead member has a auxiliary fluid passage with an inboard opening at the inner mating surface. A tubing hanger is landed concentrically within the wellhead member. The tubing hanger has an outer mating surface which mates with the inner mating surface of the wellhead member. A production fluid passage through the tubing hanger places the production tubing string in communication with a production line. A hydraulic line extends from a hydraulically operated downhole safety valve to the tubing hanger. A tubing hanger auxiliary fluid passage has a first opening and an outboard opening. The first opening is connected to the hydraulic line. The outboard opening is located on the outer mating surface of the tubing hanger and registers with the inboard opening of the wellhead member auxiliary fluid passage. The wellhead member auxiliary fluid passage is connected to a hydraulic supply line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: ABB Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Brammer, Brett R. McConaughy, James A. Gariery