Patents by Inventor Rex E. Duhn

Rex E. Duhn 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: 11976542
    Abstract: One or more frac distribution towers are positioned on a well pad and receive high pressure frac fluid from a remote source including one or more pumps. The tower has an inlet and multiple outlets, each outlet having a valve to selectively supply frac fluid to one or more wells. The inlet and the outlets each have a centerline, and the outlets may all be located on the same side of a plane defined by the centerline of the frac distribution tower and the centerline of the inlet. Outlet valves may be oriented horizontally, vertically, or angularly between horizontal and vertical. The inlet and the outlets may have the same size and pressure rating, or the outlets may have a smaller size than the inlet, such that multiple wells may be fracked simultaneously. More than one frac distribution tower may be positioned on a well pad and connected to each other using a tee fitting so as to provide high pressure frac fluid to each tower, and from each tower to one or more frac trees on multiple wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 8863829
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 8333237
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 8272433
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Publication number: 20120227956
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Publication number: 20100193178
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 7726393
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 7520322
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A seal is formed between the second end portion and the tubular member. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 7493944
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a first tubular member, a hanger mounted within the first tubular member and an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger. The assembly also includes a second tubular member mounted to the annular member and surrounding a portion of the hanger. A method is also provided for fracturing a well requiring coupling a tubing mandrel hanger to a casing, the hanger having a central bore, coupling an annular nut on a portion of the outer surface of the hanger, mounting a tubular member having a flange over the hanger and on the flange, and applying fluids though the bore formed though the hanger for fracturing the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Publication number: 20080223570
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 7416020
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 7322407
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A seal is formed between the second end portion and the tubular member. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 6920925
    Abstract: A wellhead isolation tool and a wellhead assembly incorporating such a tool are provided. The wellhead assembly has an annular assembly coupled to a well. The annular assembly may include a casing head coupled to the well and a tubing head mounted over the casing head. The wellhead isolation tool is suspended in the annular assembly. The wellhead isolation tool has a first end portion extending above the annular assembly and a second end portion below the first end portion within the annular assembly. A production casing suspended in the annular assembly and is aligned with the wellhead isolation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Publication number: 20030221823
    Abstract: A wellhead isolation tool and a wellhead assembly incorporating such a tool are provided. The wellhead assembly has an annular assembly coupled to a well. The annular assembly may include a casing head coupled to the well and a tubing head mounted over the casing head. The wellhead isolation tool is suspended in the annular assembly. The wellhead isolation tool has a first end portion extending above the annular assembly and a second end portion below the first end portion within the annular assembly. A production casing suspended in the annular assembly and is aligned with the wellhead isolation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Publication number: 20030205385
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided having a first tubular member, and a second tubular member at least partially extending over a first end of the first tubular member defining an annular space there between. An arcuate lock member such as a lock ring is located within the annular space. At least one load applying member penetrates the second tubular member and urges the arcuate lock member against the first tubular member. A lock nut is coupled to an inner surface of the second tubular member. A method for coupling the first tubular member to the second tubular member is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
  • Patent number: 6543533
    Abstract: A mandrel rotator is provided is mounted in a housing for coupling to a well casing head. The mandrel rotator comprises of an annular gear having external gear teeth and an axial opening. The annular gear is coupled to a mandrel outer surface, such that rotation of the annular gear causes rotation of the mandrel. A retainer limits or prevents axial movement of gear within the housing. A second gear is coupled to the annular gear for rotating the annular gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
  • Publication number: 20020121367
    Abstract: A mandrel rotator is provided is mounted in a housing for coupling to a well casing head. The mandrel rotator comprises of an annular gear having external gear teeth and an axial opening. The annular gear is coupled to a mandrel outer surface, such that rotation of the annular gear causes rotation of the mandrel. A retainer limits or prevents axial movement of gear within the housing. A second gear is coupled to the annular gear for rotating the annular gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
  • Publication number: 20020070545
    Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
  • Patent number: RE43697
    Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment. The quick connector fitting connects using fasteners to a lip or groove formed on the casing. The fasteners can easily connect or disconnect from the groove or lip facilitating the quick connection and disconnection of the fitting from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.
    Inventor: Rex E. Duhn
  • Patent number: RE43773
    Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment. The quick connector fitting connects using fasteners to a lip or groove formed on the casing. The fasteners can easily connect or disconnect from the groove or lip facilitating the quick connection and disconnection of the fitting from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.
    Inventor: Rex E. Duhn