Patents by Inventor Kirk P. Guidry
Kirk P. Guidry 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: 10132146Abstract: An adjustable fracturing system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold coupled to a fracturing tree having a fracturing head. The fracturing head includes an adjustable body that enables variation of a dimension of the body and facilitates connection of the fracturing manifold to the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 10094195Abstract: A fracturing system including a fracturing manifold. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold coupled to a plurality of fracturing trees via a plurality of fluid conduits. Further, multiple fracturing trees of the plurality of fracturing trees can each be coupled to the fracturing manifold by only a single fluid conduit of the plurality of fluid conduits to allow each of the multiple fracturing trees to receive fracturing fluid from the fracturing manifold via its respective single fluid conduit. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 10053946Abstract: An annular seal, in certain embodiments, includes a top seal section, a bottom seal section, and a core seal section including non-orthogonal top and bottom faces relative to a radial axis of the core seal section disposed between the top seal section and the bottom seal section. The core seal section is configured to expand radially when an axial load is applied to the top and bottom faces of the core seal section such that the top and bottom faces are deformed into an orthogonal alignment relative to the radial axis of the core seal section.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20180163501Abstract: A fracturing system having rams for controlling flow through a fracturing tree is provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing system includes a frac stack mounted on a wellhead. The frac stack includes opposing rams to control flow of fracturing fluid through a bore of the frac stack during a fracturing operation. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 9976372Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the wellhead assembly includes a universal frac sleeve assembly for isolating portions of a wellhead assembly from pressurized fracing fluid. The universal frac sleeve assembly may include an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve, and a seal. Axial movement of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve causes the seal to expand radially, thereby forming a seal within the wellhead assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20180119853Abstract: Various novel connectors are provided. In one embodiment, the connector includes a collar configured to receive first and second components. In this embodiment, the connector may also include a load ring configured to be received in a groove of the second component and to move into and out of engagement with the collar when the second component is received by the collar. The connector of this illustrative embodiment may also include a cotter configured for installation to the second component and to inhibit disengagement of the load ring from the collar. In some embodiments, engagement of the load ring and the collar effects securing of the first and second components to one another. Other devices, systems, and methods related to connectors are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kirk P. Guidry, Dennis P. Nguyen, Joseph R. Wilhelmi, Terry L. Shinn
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Publication number: 20180106128Abstract: A system in some embodiments includes a back pressure valve configured to mount in a mineral extraction system. The back pressure valve comprises a cylindrical body comprising a venting port coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body and a plunger disposed in the venting port, wherein the plunger comprises a stem that extends from the venting port into an adjacent cavity of the cylindrical body. In some embodiments, a method of operating a valve, includes biasing a plunger to an open position, biasing a valve locking mechanism to a locked position in relation to a bore of a mineral extraction system, and biasing a plunger to a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry, Thomas E. Taylor
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Patent number: 9932800Abstract: A fracturing system is provided. In one embodiment, the fracturing system includes a fracturing manifold for routing fracturing fluid to multiple wells. The fracturing manifold can be coupled via fluid conduits to fracturing trees installed at the wells. In some cases, each fracturing tree that is coupled to the fracturing manifold is coupled by at least one rigid fluid conduit. The fracturing manifold can include a trunk line that provides fracturing fluid to multiple outlet branches, which can include valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid to wells downstream of the valves. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 9869150Abstract: An integrated wellhead assembly is provided to enable free flow production and artificial lift production from a well without requiring removal and/or reconfiguration of the wellhead assembly. The wellhead assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion forming an integrated assembly. The upper portion includes a flow tee and at least one set of rams. The lower portion includes a shoulder to receive a hanger. The upper portion may seal the bore of the wellhead assembly and provide full bore access to the bore of the wellhead assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Sheldon Cote, Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20170350223Abstract: An adjustable fracturing system is provided. The system includes an adjustment joint configured to be varied in length to facilitate coupling of a fracturing manifold to a fracturing tree. In one embodiment, the system may also include the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Kirk P. Guidry, James D. Cavanagh, Brandon B. Shirley
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Patent number: 9810354Abstract: Various novel connectors are provided. In one embodiment, the connector includes a collar configured to receive first and second components. In this embodiment, the connector may also include a load ring configured to be received in a groove of the second component and to move into and out of engagement with the collar when the second component is received by the collar. The connector of this illustrative embodiment may also include a cotter configured for installation to the second component and to inhibit disengagement of the load ring from the collar. In some embodiments, engagement of the load ring and the collar effects securing of the first and second components to one another. Other devices, systems, and methods related to connectors are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Kirk P. Guidry, Dennis P. Nguyen, Joseph R. Wilhelmi, Terry L. Shinn
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Publication number: 20170314379Abstract: A fracturing fluid delivery system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold and a fracturing tree. A fluid conduit is coupled between the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree to enable receipt of fracturing fluid by the fracturing tree from the fracturing manifold through the fluid conduit. The fluid conduit includes rigid and flexible pipe segments coupled together so as to collectively provide a fluid connection from the fracturing manifold to the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 9719312Abstract: An adjustable mudline suspension system, including a tubing hanger having an exterior profile, a clamp having an inner profile to mate with the exterior profile of the tubing hanger, a biasing element to bias the clamp radially inward into an engaged position where the inner and exterior profiles are mated, and a piston to bias the clamp radially outward into a disengaged position where the inner and exterior profiles are not mated when hydraulically actuated. The weight of the tubing hanger is supported by the adjustable mudline suspension system when the interior profile of the clamp mates with the exterior profile of the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Delbert Edwin Vanderford, Max Van Adrichem, Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 9719323Abstract: A system includes a back pressure valve configured to mount in a mineral extraction system. The back pressure valve comprises a cylindrical body comprising a venting port coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body and a plunger disposed in the venting port, wherein the plunger comprises a stem that extends from the venting port into an adjacent cavity of the cylindrical body. A method of operating a valve, includes biasing a plunger to an open position, biasing a valve locking mechanism to a locked position in relation to a bore of a mineral extraction system, and biasing a plunger to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry, Thomas E. Taylor
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Patent number: 9677698Abstract: A connector is provided, in one embodiment, the connector includes a collar (16) configured to receive first and second components (12,14). In this embodiment, the connector may also include a load ring (50) configured to be received in a groove (46) of the second component (12) and to move into and out of engagement with the collar (16) when the second component (12) is received by the collar (16). The connector of this illustrative embodiment may also include a locking ring (62) configured to inhibit disengagement of the load ring (50) from the collar (16). In some embodiments, engagement of the load ring (50) and the collar (16) effects securing of the first and second components (12, 14) to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20170145790Abstract: A fracturing system is provided. In one embodiment, the fracturing system includes a fracturing manifold for routing fracturing fluid to multiple wells. The fracturing manifold can be coupled via fluid conduits to fracturing trees installed at the wells. In some cases, each fracturing tree that is coupled to the fracturing manifold is coupled by at least one rigid fluid conduit. The fracturing manifold can include a trunk line that provides fracturing fluid to multiple outlet branches, which can include valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid to wells downstream of the valves. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20170138145Abstract: A fracturing system including a fracturing manifold. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold coupled to a plurality of fracturing trees via a plurality of fluid conduits. Further, multiple fracturing trees of the plurality of fracturing trees can each be coupled to the fracturing manifold by only a single fluid conduit of the plurality of fluid conduits to allow each of the multiple fracturing trees to receive fracturing fluid from the fracturing manifold via its respective single fluid conduit. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Kirk P. Guidry
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Publication number: 20170130551Abstract: An integrated wellhead assembly is provided to enable free flow production and artificial lift production from a well without requiring removal and/or reconfiguration of the wellhead assembly. The wellhead assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion forming an integrated assembly. The upper portion includes a flow tee and at least one set of rams. The lower portion includes a shoulder to receive a hanger. The upper portion may seal the bore of the wellhead assembly and provide full bore access to the bore of the wellhead assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Sheldon Cote, Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 9631469Abstract: An adjustable fracturing system (10) is provided. The system includes an adjustment joint (60, 62, 64, 130, 170, 224) configured to be varied in length to facilitate coupling of a fracturing manifold (22) to a fracturing tree (20). In one embodiment, the system may also include the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Camerson International CorporationInventors: Kirk P. Guidry, James D. Cavanagh, Brandon B. Shirley
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Patent number: 9518430Abstract: An adjustable fracturing system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold and a fracturing tree. A fluid conduit is coupled between the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree to enable receipt of fracturing fluid by the fracturing tree from the fracturing manifold. Further, the fluid conduit is an adjustable fluid conduit that allows an operator to vary a dimension of the fluid conduit to facilitate coupling of the fluid conduit between the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Kirk P. Guidry