Patents by Inventor Jochen Schnitger

Jochen Schnitger 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: 11480023
    Abstract: A system for determining a fault in a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack includes a first sensor and a second sensor adapted to measure one or more properties of a subsea operation. The system further includes a first power supply adapted to provide operational power to the first sensor and a second power supply adapted to provide operational power to the second sensor. The system also includes a first power failure indicator and isolator (PFII) associated with the first sensor and the first power supply, the first PFII measuring a first pair of waveforms to identify a first fault and a second PFII associated with the second sensor and the second power supply, the second PFII measuring a second pair of waveforms to identify a second fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shah Sakhawat, John S. Holmes, Paul Roffmann, Jochen Schnitger
  • Publication number: 20210222506
    Abstract: A system for determining a fault in a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack includes a first sensor and a second sensor adapted to measure one or more properties of a subsea operation. The system further includes a first power supply adapted to provide operational power to the first sensor and a second power supply adapted to provide operational power to the second sensor. The system also includes a first power failure indicator and isolator (PFII) associated with the first sensor and the first power supply, the first PFII measuring a first pair of waveforms to identify a first fault and a second PFII associated with the second sensor and the second power supply, the second PFII measuring a second pair of waveforms to identify a second fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shah Sakhawat, John S. Holmes, Paul Roffmann, Jochen Schnitger
  • Patent number: 10662729
    Abstract: A subsea electronics module (SEM) is disclosed. The SEM includes a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being longer than the second axis. Electronic modules are mounted on at least one movable platform which is aligned to move in a direction of the first axis of the SEM. External electrical outlets are mounted on a body and along the first axis of the SEM. The external electrical outlets provide electronic coupling between the electronic modules and components of a lower marine riser package (LMRP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Hydril USA Distribution LLC
    Inventors: Amine Mounir Abou-Assaad, Adam Pickering, Jochen Schnitger, James Richeson
  • Publication number: 20200072011
    Abstract: A subsea electronics module (SEM) is disclosed. The SEM includes a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being longer than the second axis. Electronic modules are mounted on at least one movable platform which is aligned to move in a direction of the first axis of the SEM. External electrical outlets are mounted on a body and along the first axis of the SEM. The external electrical outlets provide electronic coupling between the electronic modules and components of a lower marine riser package (LMRP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Hydril USA Distribution LLC
    Inventors: Amine Mounir Abou-Assaad, Adam Pickering, Jochen Schnitger, James Richeson
  • Patent number: 10202839
    Abstract: A power and communications hub (PCH) for oil and gas operations is disclosed. The PCH includes a port operable to provide electrical power to a device for use in oil and gas operations; a port operable to provide electrical communications for use in oil and gas operations; a multiplexer (MUX) interface for connection to a MUX cable; a PCH connection interface for connection to at least one additional PCH; and a PCH body. The PCH body is operable to be disposed proximate a blowout preventer (BOP) stack, and the PCH body is physically disposed apart from but in electrical communication with at least one control pod on the BOP stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Hydril USA Distribution LLC
    Inventors: Glen Allen Scott, Damon Paul Blaicher, William Hatter, Jochen Schnitger, Aaron Blinka
  • Publication number: 20160177700
    Abstract: A power and communications hub (PCH) for oil and gas operations is disclosed. The PCH includes a port operable to provide electrical power to a device for use in oil and gas operations; a port operable to provide electrical communications for use in oil and gas operations; a multiplexer (MUX) interface for connection to a MUX cable; a PCH connection interface for connection to at least one additional PCH; and a PCH body. The PCH body is operable to be disposed proximate a blowout preventer (BOP) stack, and the PCH body is physically disposed apart from but in electrical communication with at least one control pod on the BOP stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Hydril USA Distribution LLC
    Inventors: Glen Allen Scott, Damon Paul Blaicher, William Hatter, Jochen Schnitger, Aaron Blinka