Patents by Inventor Ryan Amies

Ryan Amies 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).

  • Plunger lift system with seal and ball detent arrangement
    Patent number: 8347954
    Abstract: An intermittent lift plunger includes at least one seal mandrel, a bottom sub and an upper valve assembly. The valve assembly is closed by a well bottom stop which inserts into the lift plunger and opened by a lubricator stop at the top of the well. The seal mandrel includes a sleeve seal formed from an elastomeric rubber or plastic, which inflates to engage the well bore surface when the valve is closed and a pressure differential exists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Stellarton Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Amies, Grant George, Jordan James, Geoff Steele
  • PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080185141
    Abstract: An intermittent lift plunger includes at least one seal mandrel, a bottom sub and an upper valve assembly. The valve assembly is closed by a well bottom stop which inserts into the lift plunger and opened by a lubricator stop at the top of the well. The seal mandrel includes a sleeve seal formed from an elastomeric rubber or plastic, which inflates to engage the well bore surface when the valve is closed and a pressure differential exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: STELLARTON TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Ryan AMIES, Grant GEORGE, Jordan JAMES, Geoff STEELE
  • Plunger lift system
    Patent number: 7188670
    Abstract: An intermittent lift plunger includes at least one seal mandrel, a bottom sub and an upper valve assembly. The valve assembly is closed by a well bottom stop which inserts into the lift plunger and opened by a lubricator stop at the top of the well. The seal mandrel includes a sleeve seal formed from an elastomeric rubber or plastic, which inflates to engage the well bore surface when the valve is closed and a pressure differential exists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Ryan Amies, Grant George
  • PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20060065390
    Abstract: An intermittent lift plunger includes at least one seal mandrel, a bottom sub and an upper valve assembly. The valve assembly is closed by a well bottom stop which inserts into the lift plunger and opened by a lubricator stop at the top of the well. The seal mandrel includes a sleeve seal formed from an elastomeric rubber or plastic, which inflates to engage the well bore surface when the valve is closed and a pressure differential exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Ryan AMIES, Grant GEORGE