Patents Assigned to Energy Products, LLC
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Patent number: 11933124Abstract: The present disclosure provides a latch system that is activated internally after installation in a tubular member and requires no external penetration through a wall of the tubular member. The latch system and the tool on which it is installed includes an energizing ring and a lock ring resting on a portion of the tool, where the energizing ring can be pressed toward the lock ring to expand the lock ring radially outward and lock into an internal lock groove in a bore of the tubular member. A self-locking mechanism using corresponding profiles in the components can, with the lock ring expansion, longitudinally lock the energizing ring with the lock ring and lock the energizing ring with the tubular member. The dual locking of the three components locks or otherwise restrains the components together, so that the tool is fixed in a longitudinal position relative to the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: FALCONVIEW ENERGY PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Hernani G. Deocampo
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Patent number: 11913447Abstract: A valve component utilized in a fluid end assembly of a reciprocating pump may contain a multi-piece construction. The valve component may include a valve body portion, a leg assembly portion, a sealing element, and an insert at least partially captured between the valve body portion and the leg assembly portion. The insert may be constructed from a carbide or a ceramic material, and, when the valve component is fully assembled, may be compressed between the valve body portion and the leg assembly portion. The insert may at least partially form the strike surface of the valve component. The valve body portion and the leg assembly portion may both be constructed from a metallic material, and the valve body portion may define a sealing seat. The sealing element may be constructed from an elastomeric material that may be pre-formed and then compression molded onto the seat of the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: GD Energy Products, LLCInventors: Troy Edward Wiegand, John Chase
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Patent number: 11905947Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing, a plug member, a lock cover, and at least one retention pin. The housing may include at least one bore. The plug member may be positioned at least partially within the at least one bore. The lock cover may be coupled to the housing and configured to retain the plug member within the at least one bore during operation of the fluid end assembly. The at least one retention pin may extend at least partially through a portion of the lock cover to retain the lock cover in a rotational position that retains the plug member at least partially within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Ryan Huseman, Chris Degginger, Paul Douglas Cary, Kyle Christopher Chady
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Patent number: 11891988Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a first housing bore and a second housing bore offset axially from the first housing bore. A plate is fastened to the housing. The plate has a first plate bore axially aligned with the first housing bore and a second plate bore axially aligned with the second housing bore. A first removable valve cover closes the first housing bore and a second removable valve cover closes the second housing bore. A first retainer engages the first plate bore and abuts the first removable valve cover and a second retainer engages the second plate bore and abuts the second removable valve cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Konner Casey Kay
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Patent number: 11815088Abstract: A tension assembly that is used with a fluid end of a reciprocating pump. The internal components of the fluid end are subject to high pressure, which negatively impacts the lifetime of any internal component. The tension assembly can be used to apply a preload to an internal component. The tension assembly includes a pair of sleeves or rings, one sleeve being coupled to the fluid end housing and the other sleeve is movable relative to the coupled sleeve. The movable sleeve engages the internal component and as that sleeve is moved inwardly toward the internal component, a force or preload is applied to the internal component, which helps set and retain it in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Adam Bradley Avey
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Patent number: 11732709Abstract: A wear plate assembly of a drill pump includes a wear plate extending between a first axial end and a second axial end. The wear plate includes an annular cross-section defined by a bore surface and a radial seal surface, an annular seal groove in the radial seal surface at a position between the first axial end and the second axial end, and a shoulder extending radially outward from the radial seal surface at the second axial end.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Kyle Christopher Chady, Jordan Anthony Genenbacher
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Publication number: 20230258269Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular linear actuated valve having a lower body module that can interface with an interchangeable upper linear actuator module being at least one of a mechanical linear actuator module and a fluid linear actuator module. The invention includes a quick disconnect between the body module and any of the actuator modules. An actuator assembly on the selected actuator module can be coupled to the valve stem on the lower body module using a quick disconnect segment on the actuator module and a reciprocal quick disconnect segment on the body module. A valve can be quickly converted into a mechanical linear actuated valve or a fluid linear actuator valve, simplifying manufacturing and stocking, and providing a faster response to customer orders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: FALCONVIEW ENERGY PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Hernani G. DEOCAMPO, Dean MADELL
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Patent number: 11726226Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLCInventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
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Patent number: 11692544Abstract: An annular scraper ring assembly for a packing arrangement is disclosed. The annular scraper ring assembly can form a seal with a plunger included in a fluid end of a reciprocating pump and includes two or more rings, including a first ring and a second ring. The first ring is formed from a resilient material configured to form a seal against a plunger included in a fluid end of a reciprocating pump and includes an upstream face and an inner surface. The second ring defines a caroming surface configured to engage the upstream face of the first ring and cam the inner surface inwards when the first ring is compressed against the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Chase
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Patent number: 11692543Abstract: An annular scraper ring for a packing arrangement is disclosed. The annular scraper ring that can form a seal with a plunger included in a fluid end of a reciprocating pump and includes a planar upstream face and an inner surface with a tapered section. The tapered section tapers away from the plunger along a downstream direction so that the scraper ring is widest at the planar upstream face.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Chase
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Publication number: 20230160273Abstract: The present disclosure provides a latch system that is activated internally after installation in a tubular member and requires no external penetration through a wall of the tubular member. The latch system and the tool on which it is installed includes an energizing ring and a lock ring resting on a portion of the tool, where the energizing ring can be pressed toward the lock ring to expand the lock ring radially outward and lock into an internal lock groove in a bore of the tubular member. A self-locking mechanism using corresponding profiles in the components can, with the lock ring expansion, longitudinally lock the energizing ring with the lock ring and lock the energizing ring with the tubular member. The dual locking of the three components locks or otherwise restrains the components together, so that the tool is fixed in a longitudinal position relative to the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: FALCONVIEW ENERGY PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Hernani G. DEOCAMPO
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Patent number: 11614202Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLCInventor: Larry D. Frederick
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Patent number: 11454321Abstract: A stuffing box assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a first stuffing box member having a first plunger bore configured to receive a plunger of the hydraulic fluid pump and a plurality of seals. The first stuffing box member further comprises a first bore spaced apart from the plunger bore. A second stuffing box member has a threaded stuffing nut bore configured to receive a stuffing nut of the hydraulic fluid pump. The second stuffing box member further comprises a second bore spaced apart from the stuffing nut bore. A fastener is configured to extend through the first and second bores to secure the first stuffing box member to the second stuffing box member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers
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Patent number: 11441683Abstract: A stuffing box assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a stuffing box unit having a plunger bore configured to receive a plunger of the hydraulic fluid pump and a plurality of seals. The plunger bore extends from a first axial end of the stuffing box unit to a second axial end of the stuffing box unit. The plunger bore includes a first portion configured to receive the plurality of seals and a second portion extending between the first portion and the second axial end. The stuffing box assembly further includes a sensor coupled to the stuffing box unit and configured to determine a fluid pressure within the second portion of the stuffing box unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers, Evan Gregory Mackay
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Patent number: 11359739Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a bore, a removable valve cover closing the bore, and a retainer engaging the bore. The retainer includes a set screw bore that extends from a first side of the retainer to a second side of the retainer, opposite the first side. The fluid end assembly further includes a set screw. The set screw is threaded into the set screw bore from the first side of the retainer. The set screw is not removable from the second side of the retainer. The first side of the retainer is positioned adjacent to the valve cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert James Dyer, Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers
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Patent number: 11221428Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLCInventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
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Patent number: 10830392Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLCInventor: Larry D. Frederick
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Patent number: 10591627Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: FREDERICK ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
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Patent number: 10167998Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLCInventor: Larry D. Frederick
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Patent number: 10116077Abstract: A kit for use with an above ground portion of a tracer wire includes a tube and a conductive end cap. The tube has an interior cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and the internal cavity has a diameter configured to be positioned about the tracer wire. The conductive end cap is configured to electrically engage the tracer wire, and is further configured to mechanically engage a surface of the tube such that the tracer wire is protected from corrosion and external elements while allowing a signal to be sent along the tracer wire through the conductive end cap.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Engineered Energy Products, LLCInventor: Scott Richard Gleisner