Patents by Inventor Luis Javier Gutierrez

Luis Javier Gutierrez 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: 9591493
    Abstract: A wireless communication device (e.g., operative within a wireless local area network (WLAN)) coordinates with another wireless communication device to determine which communication parameter(s) to use in at least one FTM frame exchange. In an example of operation, the wireless communication device includes a communication interface and a processor such that the processor receives, via the communication interface, a fine timing measurement (FTM) request frame from the other wireless communication device. The FTM request frame specifies at least one preferred communication parameter for the at least one FTM frame exchange. The processor then determines, based on the FTM request frame, information related to the at least one preferred communication parameter. The wireless communication device generates and transmits a response to the FTM request frame to the other wireless communication device that confirms or overrides the at least one preferred communication parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, Qi Wang, Vinko Erceg, Hariramanathan Ramakrishnan
  • Publication number: 20150049716
    Abstract: A wireless communication device (e.g., operative within a wireless local area network (WLAN)) coordinates with another wireless communication device to determine which communication parameter(s) to use in at least one FTM frame exchange. In an example of operation, the wireless communication device includes a communication interface and a processor such that the processor receives, via the communication interface, a fine timing measurement (FTM) request frame from the other wireless communication device. The FTM request frame specifies at least one preferred communication parameter for the at least one FTM frame exchange. The processor then determines, based on the FTM request frame, information related to the at least one preferred communication parameter. The wireless communication device generates and transmits a response to the FTM request frame to the other wireless communication device that confirms or overrides the at least one preferred communication parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, Qi Wang, Vinko Erceg, Hariramanathan Ramakrishnan
  • Patent number: 8757929
    Abstract: A hose splicing system comprises a first clamping tool and a hose fitting adapter. The first clamping tool includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member. An inner surface of at least one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member includes a recess configured to receive an end of a hose. In addition, the first clamping tool includes a hinge coupled to the second clamp member. Further, the first clamping tool includes a lock member pivotally coupled to the first clamp member. The hose fitting adapter has a central axis, a first end configured to be inserted into the end of the hose, a second end configured to releasably connect to a rigid hose end connector, and a through bore extending axially from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, John Douglas Hughes, Stuart Douglas Partridge
  • Patent number: 8668230
    Abstract: A hose connection system comprises a body including an internal cavity and a port in fluid communication with a portion of the internal cavity. In addition, the system comprises a hose end fitting positioned in the cavity. The hose end fitting includes an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member concentrically disposed about the inner tubular member. The outer tubular member includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slits. Further, the system comprises a plurality of wedge members arranged circumferentially about the outer tubular member. Still further, the system comprises an annular piston movably disposed within the internal cavity of the body. An end of the piston has an inner frustoconical surface that slidingly engages the plurality of wedge members. The piston is configured to move axially through the body and compress the wedge members and the outer tubular member radially inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Henry Slocum, Luis Javier Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 8657530
    Abstract: A device for retrieving a subsea tubular comprises a housing. In addition, the device comprises a receiving body slidingly disposed within the housing. The body has a central axis, a lower end, and a receptacle extending from the lower end. Further, the device comprises an actuation member configured to move the housing axially relative to the body. Still further, the device comprises a plurality of cam members. Each cam member is rotatably coupled to the lower end of the body and has a cam head extending radially into the receptacle and a lever arm extending from the cam head. Each cam member is configured to rotate in a first direction to move the cam head radially inward and rotate in a second direction to move the cam head radially outward. Moreover, the device comprises a plurality of biasing members configured to bias the cam members in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Anderson, Luis Javier Gutierrez, Troy A. Fraske
  • Publication number: 20130011201
    Abstract: A hose splicing system comprises a first clamping tool and a hose fitting adapter. The first clamping tool includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member. An inner surface of at least one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member includes a recess configured to receive an end of a hose. In addition, the first clamping tool includes a hinge coupled to the second clamp member. Further, the first clamping tool includes a lock member pivotally coupled to the first clamp member. The hose fitting adapter has a central axis, a first end configured to be inserted into the end of the hose, a second end configured to releasably connect to a rigid hose end connector, and a through bore extending axially from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, John Douglas Hughes, Stuart Douglas Partridge
  • Publication number: 20120328371
    Abstract: A fluid conduit system for coupling a pair of subsea components comprises a fluid conduit. In addition, the system comprises a first quick disconnect member coupled to a first end of the fluid conduit. The first quick disconnect member is configured to releasably mate and engage a second quick disconnect member coupled to one of the pair of subsea components. Further, the system comprises a handle coupled to the first quick disconnect member. The handle is configured to be grasped and manipulated by a subsea ROM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Eric Joseph Munstereifel, Daniel Gutierrez, Luis Javier Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20120324876
    Abstract: Embodiments of a subsea accumulator system are disclosed. The system includes a subsea skid structure, a pre-charged fluid accumulator mounted in the subsea skid structure and fluidly coupled to a flowline in the skid structure, and a subsea device coupled to the flowline to receive hydraulic fluid power from the pre-charged fluid accumulator. The system may include a fill port having a releasable connection to selectively couple with a hydraulic fluid supply separate from the skid structure. Certain embodiments may include a subsea pump, instead of a pre-charge, for delivering pressurized fluid to a piston in the accumulator, and multiple accumulators for mixing fluids or discharging the fluids sequentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Fuselier, Daniel Gutierrez, Luis Javier Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20120319396
    Abstract: A hose connection system comprises a body including an internal cavity and a port in fluid communication with a portion of the internal cavity. In addition, the system comprises a hose end fitting positioned in the cavity. The hose end fitting includes an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member concentrically disposed about the inner tubular member. The outer tubular member includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slits. Further, the system comprises a plurality of wedge members arranged circumferentially about the outer tubular member. Still further, the system comprises an annular piston movably disposed within the internal cavity of the body. An end of the piston has an inner frustoconical surface that slidingly engages the plurality of wedge members. The piston is configured to move axially through the body and compress the wedge members and the outer tubular member radially inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Henry Slocum, Luis Javier Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20120292037
    Abstract: An adjustment and restraint system for a subsea flex joint may include a pusher saddle to be installed on a flex joint top plate and a hydraulic cylinder to be disposed in the pusher saddle. The hydraulic cylinder may be used to adjust a tilt angle of the adapter spool. A holder saddle may also be installed on the flex joint top plate. The hydraulic cylinders, the holder saddles, holder members, or a combination thereof may be used to restrain the adapter spool in the upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, Kevin Taylor Lanan, Fred Lamar Smith
  • Publication number: 20120269578
    Abstract: A device for retrieving a subsea tubular comprises a housing. In addition, the device comprises a receiving body slidingly disposed within the housing. The body has a central axis, a lower end, and a receptacle extending from the lower end. Further, the device comprises an actuation member configured to move the housing axially relative to the body. Still further, the device comprises a plurality of cam members. Each cam member is rotatably coupled to the lower end of the body and has a cam head extending radially into the receptacle and a lever arm extending from the cam head. Each cam member is configured to rotate in a first direction to move the cam head radially inward and rotate in a second direction to move the cam head radially outward. Moreover, the device comprises a plurality of biasing members configured to bias the cam members in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Anderson, Luis Javier Gutierrez, Troy A. Fraske