Patents by Inventor John Fedders
John Fedders 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).
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Patent number: 11786938Abstract: A method of installing a vibratory shaker screen in a vibratory shaker, including placing a first end of the vibratory shaker screen in a retainer, wherein the retainer is one of attached and a component of the vibratory shaker; pivoting a second end of the vibratory shaker screen toward a screen installation position on the vibratory shaker, deflecting a tab on one of the vibratory shaker screen and the vibratory shaker through contact of the vibratory shaker screen to another retainer of the vibratory shaker, and connecting the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker, where the tab fixedly connects the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Mitchell Landwehr, Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Publication number: 20220356771Abstract: Deck assemblies for vibratory separators are provided. In accordance with an implementation, an upper deck assembly for use with a vibratory separator having a basket and a lower deck, the upper deck assembly includes a pair of side rails, a filter screen, and a support. The side rails are couplable to inward facing surfaces of the basket and the filter screen is supportable by the side rails. The support extends from the filter screen and is configured to engage the lower deck or a support surface of the vibratory separator and provide support for the filter screen across a width thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventor: John FEDDERS
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Publication number: 20210339285Abstract: A method of installing a vibratory shaker screen in a vibratory shaker, including placing a first end of the vibratory shaker screen in a retainer, wherein the retainer is one of attached and a component of the vibratory shaker; pivoting a second end of the vibratory shaker screen toward a screen installation position on the vibratory shaker, deflecting a tab on one of the vibratory shaker screen and the vibratory shaker through contact of the vibratory shaker screen to another retainer of the vibratory shaker, and connecting the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker, where the tab fixedly connects the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Mitchell Landwehr, Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Patent number: 11077465Abstract: Systems and methods for a screen assembly configurable in a multi-screen configuration. The screen assembly in the multi-screen configuration includes a lower shaker screen and an upper shaker screen. A track is configured to be disposed on an inside wall of a vibratory separator and includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer. A screen clamping assembly is disposed in the track and includes a small spacer disposed between the lower shaker screen and the upper shaker screen in the track when the screen assembly is in the multi-screen configuration. An actuator is disposed in the track and has a clamped position where the actuator is actuated to provide a clamping force to clamp the lower shaker screen, the upper shaker screen, and the small spacer between the upper retainer and the lower retainer of the track.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: John Fedders
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Patent number: 11052428Abstract: A method of installing a vibratory shaker screen in a vibratory shaker, including placing a first end of the vibratory shaker screen in a retainer, wherein the retainer is a component of the vibratory shaker; pivoting a second end of the vibratory shaker screen toward a screen installation position on the vibratory shaker, deflecting a tab on one of the vibratory shaker screen and the vibratory shaker through contact of the vibratory shaker screen to another retainer of the vibratory shaker, and connecting the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker, where the tab fixedly connects the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Mitchell Landwehr, Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Publication number: 20200406300Abstract: Systems and methods for a screen assembly configurable in a multi-screen configuration. The screen assembly in the multi-screen configuration includes a lower shaker screen and an upper shaker screen. A track is configured to be disposed on an inside wall of a vibratory separator and includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer. A screen clamping assembly is disposed in the track and includes a small spacer disposed between the lower shaker screen and the upper shaker screen in the track when the screen assembly is in the multi-screen configuration. An actuator is disposed in the track and has a clamped position where the actuator is actuated to provide a clamping force to clamp the lower shaker screen, the upper shaker screen, and the small spacer between the upper retainer and the lower retainer of the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: John Fedders
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Publication number: 20200406301Abstract: A method of installing a vibratory shaker screen in a vibratory shaker, including placing a first end of the vibratory shaker screen in a retainer, wherein the retainer is one of attached and a component of the vibratory shaker; pivoting a second end of the vibratory shaker screen toward a screen installation position on the vibratory shaker, deflecting a tab on one of the vibratory shaker screen and the vibratory shaker through contact of the vibratory shaker screen to another retainer of the vibratory shaker, and connecting the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker, where the tab fixedly connects the vibratory shaker screen to the vibratory shaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Mitchell Landwehr, Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Patent number: 10441906Abstract: A wedging apparatus for a vibrating separator including an outer polygonal surface to secure a screen to the vibrating separator, wherein the outer polygonal surface extends substantially along the length of a screening surface of the vibrating separator is disclosed. A screen for a vibratory separator including a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one filter element connected to the frame, wherein the bottom surface comprises a wedge engagement profile is also disclosed. A vibrating separator apparatus including a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a bottom wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, a first screen having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one wedging apparatus disposed along the length of the bottom surface of the first screen is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: M-I L.L.C., UNITED WIRE, LTDInventors: Benjamin Lanning Holton, Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, John Fedders
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Patent number: 9937530Abstract: This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to sealing mechanisms for vibratory separators. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to seals having support(s) for improved installation in and/or removal from a vibratory separator. In some examples, an apparatus may include a seal and a support member. The seal may have two opposing side members and an end member coupled to and extending between the two opposing side members. The support member, which is at least partially rigid, may be coupled to the end member of the seal. In some examples, the support member may be integrated with or removably coupled to the seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Publication number: 20160082479Abstract: This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to sealing mechanisms for vibratory separators. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to seals having support(s) for improved installation in and/or removal from a vibratory separator. In some examples, an apparatus may include a seal and a support member. The seal may have two opposing side members and an end member coupled to and extending between the two opposing side members. The support member, which is at least partially rigid, may be coupled to the end member of the seal. In some examples, the support member may be integrated with or removably coupled to the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Holton, John Fedders
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Patent number: 8956543Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a fluid distribution apparatus. The fluid distribution apparatus has a housing including an inlet configured to receive a drilling material, a first outlet configured to direct a first portion of the drilling material onto a first separatory surface, and a second outlet configured to direct a second portion of the drilling material onto a second separatory surface. The fluid distribution apparatus further includes a screen disposed within the housing and configured to separate solids from the second portion of the drilling material directed through the second outlet onto the second separatory surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Brian S. Carr, John Fedders
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Publication number: 20140217002Abstract: A wedging apparatus for a vibrating separator including an outer polygonal surface to secure a screen to the vibrating separator, wherein the outer polygonal surface extends substantially along the length of a screening surface of the vibrating separator is disclosed. A screen for a vibratory separator including a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one filter element connected to the frame, wherein the bottom surface comprises a wedge engagement profile is also disclosed. A vibrating separator apparatus including a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a bottom wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, a first screen having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one wedging apparatus disposed along the length of the bottom surface of the first screen is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicants: UNITED WIRE LIMITED, M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Benjamin Lanning Holton, Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, John Fedders
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Publication number: 20130220945Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a fluid distribution apparatus. The fluid distribution apparatus has a housing including an inlet configured to receive a drilling material, a first outlet configured to direct a first portion of the drilling material onto a first separatory surface, and a second outlet configured to direct a second portion of the drilling material onto a second separatory surface. The fluid distribution apparatus further includes a screen disposed within the housing and configured to separate solids from the second portion of the drilling material directed through the second outlet onto the second separatory surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Brian S. Carr, John Fedders