Patents by Inventor Stuart Robinson
Stuart Robinson 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: 11976534Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve coupled to a pressure-containing component of a wellhead assembly. The pressure-containing component can include a hollow body, a bore within the hollow body, and an access passage that is in the hollow body and is in fluid communication with the bore. The valve can include a sealing element that is positioned along the access passage and is selectively moveable between closed and open positions to control fluid flow through the access passage. During operation, the sealing element may be moved between the closed and open positions without actuating the sealing element through an outer end of the access passage. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Kirk P. Guidry, Dennis P. Nguyen, Ebtihal Chafroud, Stuart Robinson, Haw Keat Lim, Loc Hoang
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Publication number: 20240052727Abstract: Fracturing systems with frac valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid are provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing apparatus includes a frac valve having a housing with a bore to convey fracturing fluid, a seal disposed within the bore, and an actuator coupled to control movement of the seal. The actuator can be disposed within the bore so as to move the seal between a closed position in which the seal blocks fracturing fluid flow through the bore and an open position that allows fracturing fluid flow through the bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Michael Krejci, Pheng Aun Soh, Stuart Robinson, Edward L. Ganzinotti, III
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Patent number: 11885207Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having components with sacrificial liners or sleeves are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a flexible fracturing fluid conduit coupled to a wellhead assembly. The flexible fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body, a rigid end joined to the flexible body, and a bore extending through the flexible body and the rigid end for conveying fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The flexible fracturing fluid conduit also includes a rigid sacrificial sleeve installed in the rigid end and within the bore. In another example, a fracturing system includes a fracturing fluid delivery apparatus coupled to a wellhead. The fracturing fluid delivery apparatus includes a pressure-containing component having a rigid body with a bore for conveying fracturing fluid. The pressure-containing component has a sacrificial liner provided through the bore along an interior surface of the rigid body. Additional systems, devices, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Juan Alexander Garro, Enrique Villarroel, Stuart Robinson, Kirk P. Guidry, Aleem A. Khokhar
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Publication number: 20240018842Abstract: A hydrocarbon extraction system that includes an erosion control system. The erosion control system includes a housing defining a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. The housing receives and directs a flow of a particulate laden fluid between the first inlet and the outlet. A conduit rests within the housing. The conduit changes a direction of the particulate laden fluid and reduces erosion of the housing. The conduit is inserted into the housing through the second inlet. The conduit defines a plurality of apertures between an exterior surface and an interior surface of the conduit. The apertures direct the fluid into a conduit cavity. The conduit guides the fluid entering the conduit cavity to the outlet. The erosion control system excludes a plug and/or a sleeve around or in the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Stuart Robinson, Jerry Martino, Michael Krejci, Abinesh Gnanavelu
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Patent number: 11815191Abstract: A choke valve includes a choke body and a choke trim disposed within the choke body. The choke trim also includes an insert defining a plurality of positive beans and a plate defining an aperture. The plate is configured to contact and to rotate relative to the insert to cover and uncover the plurality of positive beans to adjust a fluid flow through the choke valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Declan Elliott, James Kenny, Jerry A. Martino, Stuart Robinson
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Publication number: 20230294870Abstract: A modular pallet formed from a plurality of frame members and a plurality of deck members. The deck members extend between the frame members to define an upper deck surface and optionally a lower deck surface of the pallet. A plurality of spaced-apart channels are formed in at least an upper surface of the frame members to receive the deck members. In some embodiments the pallet may be configured as a stringer pallet and in other embodiments the pallet may be configured as a block pallet. In some embodiments the frame members are unitary stringers. In other embodiments the frame members are modular structures each comprising a block pallet subassembly and a deck support panel. The number, size, orientation and spacing of the channels formed in the frame members and the corresponding arrangement of the deck members may vary in different embodiments of the pallet. Once assembled, the frame members and deck members may be integrally connected, such as by heat welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventor: William Stuart Robinson
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Patent number: 11761286Abstract: A hydrocarbon extraction system that includes an erosion control system. The erosion control system includes a housing defining a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. The housing receives and directs a flow of a particulate laden fluid between the first inlet and the outlet. A conduit rests within the housing. The conduit changes a direction of the particulate laden fluid and reduces erosion of the housing. The conduit is inserted into the housing through the second inlet. The conduit defines a plurality of apertures between an exterior surface and an interior surface of the conduit. The apertures direct the fluid into a conduit cavity. The conduit guides the fluid entering the conduit cavity to the outlet. The erosion control system excludes a plug and/or a sleeve around or in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Stuart Robinson, Jerry Martino, Michael Krejci, Abinesh Gnanavelu
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Patent number: 11725460Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 11697981Abstract: Fracturing systems with frac valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid are provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing apparatus includes a frac valve having a housing with a bore to convey fracturing fluid, a seal disposed within the bore, and an actuator coupled to control movement of the seal. The actuator can be disposed within the bore so as to move the seal between a closed position in which the seal blocks fracturing fluid flow through the bore and an open position that allows fracturing fluid flow through the bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Michael Krejci, Pheng Aun Soh, Stuart Robinson, Edward L. Ganzinotti, III
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Patent number: 11697523Abstract: A modular pallet formed from a plurality of frame members and a plurality of deck members. The deck members extend between the frame members to define an upper deck surface and optionally a lower deck surface of the pallet. A plurality of spaced-apart channels are formed in at least an upper surface of the frame members to receive the deck members. In some embodiments the pallet may be configured as a stringer pallet and in other embodiments the pallet may be configured as a block pallet. In some embodiments the frame members are unitary stringers. In other embodiments the frame members are modular structures each comprising a block pallet subassembly and a deck support panel. The number, size, orientation and spacing of the channels formed in the frame members and the corresponding arrangement of the deck members may vary in different embodiments of the pallet. Once assembled, the frame members and deck members may be integrally connected, such as by heat welding.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventor: William Stuart Robinson
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Publication number: 20230081218Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having components with sacrificial liners or sleeves are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a flexible fracturing fluid conduit coupled to a wellhead assembly. The flexible fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body, a rigid end joined to the flexible body, and a bore extending through the flexible body and the rigid end for conveying fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The flexible fracturing fluid conduit also includes a rigid sacrificial sleeve installed in the rigid end and within the bore. In another example, a fracturing system includes a fracturing fluid delivery apparatus coupled to a wellhead. The fracturing fluid delivery apparatus includes a pressure-containing component having a rigid body with a bore for conveying fracturing fluid. The pressure-containing component has a sacrificial liner provided through the bore along an interior surface of the rigid body. Additional systems, devices, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Juan Alexander Garro, Enrique Villarroel, Stuart Robinson, Kirk P. Guidry, Aleem A. Khokhar
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Publication number: 20220381124Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 11421508Abstract: Fracturing systems with frac valves having gates for controlling flow of fracturing fluid are provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing apparatus includes a frac valve having a housing with a cavity transverse to a bore. A gate is positioned in the cavity and is movable between open and closed positions to selectively block flow through the bore. The gate includes a seal assembly positioned to seal against a sidewall of the cavity to surround the bore and block flow through the frac valve when the gate is in the closed position. The seal assembly can be actuated between a less-energized state and a more-energized state following movement of the gate within the cavity from the open position to the closed position. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Adam Christopherson, Michael Krejci, Pawan Malli, Leonard Vogel, Nicholas Ruff, Delbert Vanderford, Stuart Robinson, Dennis P. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220243836Abstract: A choke valve includes a choke body and a choke trim disposed within the choke body. The choke trim also includes an insert defining a plurality of positive beans and a plate defining an aperture. The plate is configured to contact and to rotate relative to the insert to cover and uncover the plurality of positive beans to adjust a fluid flow through the choke valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Declan Elliott, James Kenny, Jerry A. Martino, Stuart Robinson
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Publication number: 20220228462Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve coupled to a pressure-containing component of a wellhead assembly. The pressure-containing component can include a hollow body, a bore within the hollow body, and an access passage that is in the hollow body and is in fluid communication with the bore. The valve can include a sealing element that is positioned along the access passage and is selectively moveable between closed and open positions to control fluid flow through the access passage. During operation, the sealing element may be moved between the closed and open positions without actuating the sealing element through an outer end of the access passage. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Kirk P. Guidry, Dennis P. Nguyen, Ebtihal Chafroud, Stuart Robinson, Haw Keat Lim, Loc Hoang
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Publication number: 20220220833Abstract: Fracturing systems with frac valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid are provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing apparatus includes a frac valve having a housing with a bore to convey fracturing fluid, a seal disposed within the bore, and an actuator coupled to control movement of the seal. The actuator can be disposed within the bore so as to move the seal between a closed position in which the seal blocks fracturing fluid flow through the bore and an open position that allows fracturing fluid flow through the bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2021Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Michael Krejci, Pheng Aun Soh, Stuart Robinson, Edward L. Ganzinotti, III
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Publication number: 20220222395Abstract: A virtual integration test system includes a computer configured to receive data indicative of measured dimensions of as-built components. The computer is also configured to perform a motion mechanics simulation on at least two deformation-uncritical components of the as-built components and perform a deformation mechanics simulation on at least one deformation-critical component of the as-built components. The motion mechanics simulation and the deformation mechanics simulation are performed concurrently within a simulation environment. In addition, the computer is configured to determine interface and integration compatibility of the as-built components based on the motion mechanics simulation and the deformation mechanics simulation, and to output an output signal indicative of the interface and integration compatibility of the as-built components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Fei Song, Christopher Sanchez, Ke Ken Li, Stuart Robinson, Kirk Guidry
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Patent number: 11319757Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
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Patent number: 11255161Abstract: A system includes a support structure that is configured to be positioned at a fixed location relative to a component of a mineral extraction system. The system also includes a drive assembly having a drive motor and a valve attachment, and the drive assembly is configured to move about the support structure and to actuate multiple valves of the component of the mineral extraction system.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Stuart Robinson, Delbert Edwin Vanderford
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Patent number: D963984Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventor: William Stuart Robinson