Patents by Inventor Jerry Rich

Jerry Rich 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: 10914148
    Abstract: An improved ball valve on a pump system comprising a ball valve having a ball, a first end arranged for operatively engaging the pump system, a first axial port on the first end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, a ball-seat disposed on the first end with a plurality of ports annularly disposed around the ball and extending through the ball-seat, a second axial port on a second end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, and the second end of the ball valve arranged for connecting to the pump system. The improved ball valve further comprising a ball seat without a first axial port. The improved ball valve further comprising a plurality of ports extending outwardly from the first axial port and extending through the ball-seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Jerry Rich
  • Publication number: 20200141210
    Abstract: An improved ball valve on a pump system comprising a ball valve having a ball, a first end arranged for operatively engaging the pump system, a first axial port on the first end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, a ball-seat disposed on the first end with a plurality of ports annularly disposed around the ball and extending through the ball-seat, a second axial port on a second end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, and the second end of the ball valve arranged for connecting to the pump system. The improved ball valve further comprising a ball seat without a first axial port. The improved ball valve further comprising a plurality of ports extending outwardly from the first axial port and extending through the ball-seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jerry Rich
  • Patent number: 8701755
    Abstract: A pump comprising: a pump barrel for use within a well; a reciprocating plunger disposed within the pump barrel and operatively engaging a removable connector adapted to flushly secure over the top of the plunger; said connector operatively engaging a pumping unit; the connector further comprising: an inner and outer portion with an upwardly disposed tapered edge between the inner and outer portions; and one or more tubular ports extending generally diagonally from the axis of the connector and adapted to expel fluids through hydraulic pressure resulting from the reciprocating action of the plunger and wherein said ports are annularly disposed between the upwardly disposed tapered edge and the inner portion and accessing an inner cavity of the connector; the connector further comprising an axial bore adapted to allow fluids to pass through the connector and further comprising one or more upper fluid bypass ports disposed on the inner portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Jerry Rich
  • Publication number: 20130336821
    Abstract: A pump comprising: a pump barrel for use within a well; a reciprocating plunger disposed within the pump barrel and operatively engaging a removable connector adapted to flushly secure over the top of the plunger; said connector operatively engaging a pumping unit; the connector further comprising: an inner and outer portion with an upwardly disposed tapered edge between the inner and outer portions; and one or more tubular ports extending generally diagonally from the axis of the connector and—adapted to expel fluids through hydraulic pressure resulting from the reciprocating action of the plunger and wherein said ports are annularly disposed between the upwardly disposed tapered edge and the inner portion and accessing an inner cavity of the connector; the connector further comprising an axial bore adapted to allow fluids to pass through the connector and further comprising one or more upper fluid bypass ports disposed on the inner portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry Rich
  • Patent number: 8522882
    Abstract: A pump system and method comprising a pump barrel adapted for use within a well. A reciprocating plunger disposed within the pump barrel and operatively engaging a connector between the plunger and a pumping unit. The connector operatively engages the pumping unit and further comprises an inner and outer portion with a groove between the inner and outer portions; one or more ports disposed between the inner and outer portions and accessing an inner cavity of the connector; and the inner portion further comprising one or more ports accessing the inner cavity of the connector. The pump system and method further comprising a cage valve to create hydraulic pressure to expel trapped debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry Rich
  • Publication number: 20120211237
    Abstract: A pump system and method comprising a pump barrel adapted for use within a well. A reciprocating plunger disposed within the pump barrel and operatively engaging a connector between the plunger and a pumping unit. The connector operatively engages the pumping unit and further comprises an inner and outer portion with a groove between the inner and outer portions; one or more ports disposed between the inner and outer portions and accessing an inner cavity of the connector; and the inner portion further comprising one or more ports accessing the inner cavity of the connector. The pump system and method further comprising a cage valve to create hydraulic pressure to expel trapped debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Jerry Rich