Patents Assigned to BEARHORSE, LLC
  • HEATED FREEZE FREE VALVE (FFV) FOR PREVENTING ICE PLUGS THEREIN
    Publication number: 20160177665
    Abstract: A heated freeze free valve (FFV) for use in oil and gas applications includes a body having a first port, second port and third port. A valve for controlling the flow of fluids moving through the body. One or more pin heaters are positioned within a heater block that projects to a side of the body for heating the body for preventing ice blockages therein during pressure changes within the body. Separately a controllable thermostat is connected to the pin heater for maintaining the heater at a fixed temperature for preventing ice blockages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: BEARHORSE, LLC
    Inventors: Ricky L. Pollard, Lane Morris, David Garza