Patents Assigned to CNX Gas Company, LLC
  • Publication number: 20190153853
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventors: Richard Michael Wright, Thomas C. Tonkins, Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 10253617
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 9856728
    Abstract: A method for pumping fluid at a wellhead. The invented method will improve liquid removal by eliminating the need to transport liquid produced from a well to containment facilities using trucks or large diameter pipelines capable of accommodating periodic surges of a high volume of fluid. The danger that the liquid will freeze in cold weather is also addressed. The invention removes liquid from the well site through a small diameter pipeline as a continuous flow at a constant flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Fink, Richard M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20170009567
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 9453394
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Publication number: 20140000875
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: CNX GAS COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 8550159
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Publication number: 20130126155
    Abstract: A method for pumping fluid at a wellhead is provided. The invented method will improve liquid removal by eliminating the need to transport liquid produced from a well to containment facilities using trucks or large diameter pipelines capable of accommodating periodic surges of a high volume of fluid. The danger that the liquid will freeze in cold weather is also addressed. The invention removes liquid from the well site through a small diameter pipeline as a continuous flow at a constant flow rate. An apparatus for removing liquid from the well site is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: CNX GAS COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: CNX Gas Company LLC
  • Patent number: 8387689
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 8235111
    Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus that controls a liquid level down-hole of a hydrocarbon producing well by physically monitoring the liquid level down-hole having a down-hole liquid level measurer and a signal device connected to the liquid level measurer that causes a pump to adjust its current liquid output based on the liquid level down-hole as measured by the down-hole liquid level measurer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 7484562
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a gas in a group of gases produced from a reservoir and specifically relates to controlling the amount of methane gas in a group of gases produced from a reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fink
  • Patent number: 6932168
    Abstract: An improved method for making a well for removing fluid from a desired subterranean formation. This invention provides for a method for making a well for removing fluid from a desired subterranean formation having an interface zone. The interface zone is coupled to a main directional well bore that extends from a top surface at ground level into the desired subterranean formation. A lateral well bore is also coupled to the interface zone. A directional sump bore is also coupled to the interface zone and the directional sump bore extends from the interface zone to a point below the interface zone. There is also a means for moving fluid from the directional sump bore through the main directional well bore to the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: CNX Gas Company, LLC
    Inventors: Claude Morgan, Geoff W. Fanning, Joseph P. Aman, Brian Varcoe, Robert Kolkmeier, Robert Stayton, Richard L. Toothman