Patents Assigned to FMC Technologies
  • Valve stop retainer device
    Patent number: 10907632
    Abstract: A valve stop retainer device (220) that is adapted to interface with a cross-bore fluid communication chamber (262) of a reciprocating pump (250) includes a spring retainer plate (221) and a plurality of retainer lobes (223) extending substantially away from a first side of the spring retainer plate (221). Each of the plurality of retainer lobes (223) includes an upper portion (223u) having an outer surface (223s). A shape of each of the outer surfaces (223s) and a shape of an inside surface (261) of the cross-bore fluid communication chamber (262) interfacing with the valve stop retainer device (220) substantially conform to a shape of at least a portion of a surface of revolution. The valve stop retainer device (220) is adapted to be retained inside of the cross-bore fluid communication chamber (262) by the shape of the inside surface (261).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Morreale, Jason Smith
  • Check valve
    Patent number: 10890265
    Abstract: A check valve includes a valve body having a flow bore which extends between the inlet and outlet ends of the body, a cavity which intersects the flow bore, and an opening which is connected to the cavity. A body cap is removably secured in the opening, and a seat cartridge is configured to fit through the opening and be slidably received in the cavity. The seat cartridge has an open first end which is aligned with the opening, a second end which is located opposite the first end, a chamber which extends between the first and second ends and defines an inner wall of the seat cartridge, a first bore which extends between the chamber and an inlet bore portion, a second bore which extends between the chamber and an outlet bore portion, and a valve seat which is formed on a portion of the inner wall that surrounds the first bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Fink
  • COMPACT OVER PULL-PUSH STROKING TOOL
    Publication number: 20200399971
    Abstract: An extendable wellbore tool may include a housing, a telescopic cylinder, and one or more hydraulic actuators. The telescopic cylinder may be disposed within the housing and may include two or more cylinders configured to extend and retract relative to each other. The one or more hydraulic actuators may be connected to the telescopic cylinder via a link arm, and may be configured to extend and retract the telescopic cylinder relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Josué Vasconcelos Monteiro, Jr.
  • Modular system and manifolds for introducing fluids into a well
    Patent number: 10871059
    Abstract: An illustrative modular manifold disclosed herein includes, among other things, a low-pressure manifold comprising a frac fluid outlet valve, wherein a fracturing fluid is adapted to be supplied from the low-pressure manifold via the frac fluid outlet valve to a suction side of a frac pump, and a high-pressure manifold comprising at least one frac fluid inlet valve, wherein the high-pressure manifold is adapted to receive, via the frac fluid inlet valve, a fracturing fluid discharged from the frac pump. In this example, the modular manifold also includes a support structure for mechanically supporting the low- and high-pressure manifolds and a plurality of height-adjustable support legs operatively coupled to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Keihany, Corey Massey
  • Installation of an emergency casing slip hanger and annular packoff assembly having a metal to metal sealing system through the blowout preventer
    Patent number: 10851609
    Abstract: An emergency casing slip hanger assembly that is adapted to be installed in a wellhead through a blowout preventer includes a slip bowl that is adapted to be releasably coupled to and supported by a slip bowl protector during installation of the slip hanger assembly in the wellhead through a blowout preventer, the slip bowl being further adapted to be positioned around a casing in the wellhead and landed on a support shoulder of the wellhead. A plurality of slips are adapted to engage with and support the casing, and a plurality of first shear pins releasably couple the plurality of slips to the slip bowl, wherein the plurality of first shear pins are adapted to be sheared by a pressure thrust load that is imposed on the slip bowl protector so as to drop the plurality of slips into contact with an outside surface of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic Kauffmann, George B. Haining
  • Motion control device for an articulated fluid-loading arm, acquisition and calculation method and device therefor, and articulated fluid loading arm
    Patent number: 10822223
    Abstract: Device for controlling the movement of one of the ends of an articulated fluid loading arm from a storage position to a target pipe (35) and from this target pipe (35) to the storage position, said arm comprising a fluid transfer line equipped at this end with a coupling system (26), the latter being adapted to be coupled to the target pipe (35) for the transfer of the fluid, which device comprises actuators (27-29) for controlling the movement of the arm in space from the storage position until the coupling system (26) is positioned in front of the target pipe (35) for its coupling to the latter, and from the target pipe (35) to the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies
    Inventors: Adrien Vannesson, Pierre Besset, Frédéric Pelletier
  • GATE VALVE BONNET CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20200326006
    Abstract: A bonnet assembly may be coupled to a valve block. The bonnet assembly may include a bonnet body extending, in an axial length, between a first and second end of the bonnet body. Additionally, the bonnet body may have a sealing surface on the second end. Further, a bonnet retainer nut may be provided with passage axially extending through a first end surface to a second end surface. The bonnet retainer nut may be disposed on the bonnet body such that a portion of the bonnet body is enclosed within the passage of bonnet retainer nut. Furthermore, the bonnet retainer nut may lock the bonnet body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gareth Boyd, Christopher Adams-Hernandez, Bruno Freitas
  • Up-thrusting fluid system
    Patent number: 10801309
    Abstract: A submersible fluid system for operating submersed in a body of water includes a fluid-end housing having an upper end and a lower end. A fluid rotor is disposed to rotate in the fluid-end housing and to receive and interact with a process fluid flowing from an inlet of the fluid-end housing to an outlet of the fluid-end housing. The fluid rotor is configured to thrust upwards toward the upper end when rotating. A bearing near the lower end of the fluid-end housing has an upward-facing bearing surface coupled to the fluid rotor and a downward-facing bearing surface coupled to the fluid housing, the bearing surfaces cooperate to support the upward thrust of the fluid rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher E. Cunningham
  • SUBMERSIBLE REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE TOOL INTERCHANGE
    Publication number: 20200317311
    Abstract: A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Brian Correll, William P. Klassen, Clayton Paul Kleppinger, Philip David Langley, Justin Daniel Schmaljohann, Ryan Mitchell Bosler, William Dawson Kesling, Chris Alexander Ade
  • EROSION-RESISTANT INSERTS FOR FLOW EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20200284132
    Abstract: A system for transporting corrosive or erosive fluids having a conduit or flow equipment with a flow bore, comprising; a flexible pipe, an adapter, an end connector, a clamp connector, insert(s), and a metal spacer. Insert(s) comprise an erosion resistant coating disposed around the internal structure that is a spring or helical structure. The insert(s) is/are disposed inside the flow bore and provide erosion and/or corrosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Fink, Julian Keihany
  • Retractable bow loading system and method
    Patent number: 10737747
    Abstract: Bow loading system to be installed on a forecastle deck of a first ship and comprising at least one fluid conveying pipe (118) having a valve coupler (112) at the first end of each pipe, which is intended to be connected to a complementary valve of a fluid conveying pipe of a support structure installed on a second ship; a fixed structure (120) to be fixed on the deck and forming an ascending ramp (122); a movable structure (140) movably mounted on the ramp (122) of the fixed structure and to which is linked each fluid conveying pipe (118) for moving the valve coupler (112) of each pipe from a retracted position to an extended position, in which the complementary valve can be connected to the valve coupler, and means (150) for moving the movable structure (140) from the retracted position to the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies
    Inventors: Eric Morilhat, Valéry Duval, Karim Yousfi
  • LARGE BORE OPEN WATER LUBRICATOR
    Publication number: 20200240229
    Abstract: A system is provided to perform various wellbore operations, including retrieval and replacement of solid internal tree caps, for example. The system may include an open water lubricator having a piston assembly disposed therein. The system may also include a well control package connected to a distal end of the open water lubricator. The piston assembly is configured to extend through the well control package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simen Christian Florus Rønne, Kok Keong Joseph Lim, Wei Ting Anderson Chua, Ole Eddie Karlsen, Luis Felipe, H. Brian Skeels, Vidar Sten-Halvorsen
  • TENSION LATCH TUBING HANGER APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20200240230
    Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly including an outer hanger body (8) lands on a load shoulder (10) of a tubing head. Additionally, an inner hanger body (9) having at least one inner hanger groove (19) moves vertically up and down with respect to the outer hanger body and engages at least one downhole device. A first latch ring (11) expands into a groove (12) of the tubing head to lock the outer hanger body in position and a sleeve (14) with a plurality of grooves (20) is disposed between the outer hanger body and the inner hanger body of the tubing hanger assembly. Furthermore, a second latch ring (15), disposed between the sleeve and the inner hanger body, expands into or collapse out of the at least one inner hanger groove (19) and the plurality of grooves (20) on the sleeve (14), and the second latch ring (15) is a tension loading support for the inner hanger body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Baca, Roman Chirko, Cassandra E. Weimer
  • Composite block frac tree
    Patent number: 10718177
    Abstract: A connector block having a single piece body may be configured for use in a Christmas tree. The connector block may include an axial bore formed therethrough, one or more valve chambers, passing fully through the connector block and intersecting the axial bore, one or more frac bores, extending from an outer surface of the connector block to the axial bore; and, one or more wing bores, extending from the outer surface of the connector block to the axial bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Cook
  • One-piece production/annulus bore stab with integral flow paths
    Patent number: 10689921
    Abstract: One illustrative production/annulus bore stab disclosed herein includes a one-piece body that comprises a first cylindrical outer surface and a second cylindrical outer surface and a plurality of individual fluid flow paths defined entirely within the one-piece body. In this illustrative example, each of the individual fluid flow paths is fluidly isolated from one another and each of the fluid flow paths comprise a first inlet/outlet at a first end of the fluid flow path that is positioned in the first cylindrical outer surface and a second inlet/outlet at a second end of the fluid flow path that is positioned in the second cylindrical outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Murphy
  • Wireless downhole feedthrough system
    Patent number: 10648325
    Abstract: An apparatus for communicating signals across a wellbore barrier defined by a first flow completion system component positioned at an upper end of the wellbore and a second flow completion system component mounted within the first flow completion system component includes a first wireless node which is mounted on the first flow completion system component on a first side of the wellbore barrier, the first wireless node being configured to be connected to an external device, and a second wireless node which is mounted on the second flow completion system component on a second side of the wellbore barrier, the second wireless node being located generally opposite the first wireless node and being configured to be connected to a downhole device. The first and second wireless nodes are configured to communicate wirelessly through the wellbore barrier using near field magnetic induction (NFMI) communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Mulholland, Gabriel Silva, David Kane, Daniel McStay
  • SHORT RANGE DIGITAL RADIO LOCATION DETERMINATION TO FACILITATE PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
    Publication number: 20200134553
    Abstract: A method may include the following steps: determining, based on timing measurements between a first digital radio communication device (DRCD) node and at least a second DRCD node, a distance between the first DRCD disposed on a tanker and the second DRCD disposed about a loading/unloading facility; and facilitating, in response to determining a position based on the timing measurements, fluid payload loading/unloading of the tanker at the loading/unloading facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. Weiser, James M. Pettinato, Jr., Iulian Constantinescu
  • PLUG RETRIEVAL AND INSTALLATION MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200131872
    Abstract: A rigid chain actuator (201) including a tool body (203) having a bore (204) with a chain (206) at least partially disposed in a housing (211) coupled to the tool body. Additionally, the rigid chain actuator includes a chain extension/retraction mechanism to extend the chain from the housing into the bore and recoil the chain from the bore into the housing. Furthermore, the chain may translate a force onto at least one wellbore tool through the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simen Christian Florus Rønne, Josué Vasconcelos Monteiro, Jr., Lincoln Facundo, H. Brian Skeels, Ole Eddie Karlsen, Luis Felipe, Vidar Sten-Halvorsen
  • LIGHTWEIGHT FLOW MODULE
    Publication number: 20200123868
    Abstract: A flow control module includes an inlet hub coupled to a first flow passage having a first flow bore, a flow meter associated with the first flow bore and positioned for top-down fluid flow, a choke disposed in a second flow passage having a second flow bore, the second flow passage coupled to a distal end of the first flow passage, and an outlet hub coupled to a distal end of the second flow passage, the outlet hub facing in a different direction from the inlet hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicants: FMC Technologies, Inc., FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Riley, Ramu Valliappan Manickam, Wei Soung Tan, May-Ling Rachel Ho, Guoxiang Calvin Wu
  • FRONT LOADED SEAT SEAL
    Publication number: 20200124186
    Abstract: A flow control device includes a valve body, a first port disposed on the valve body, a second port disposed on the valve inbody, a gate disposed within the valve body and configured to control a flow of a fluid between the first port and the second port, and a seat disposed between the gate and the valve body, the seat including a first surface configured to form a circumferential seal with the valve body and a second surface configured to form a face seal with the gate. A method includes receiving, by a sealing assembly forming a circumferential seal between a seat and a valve body, a first force from a collar disposed on the seat in response to a first movement of a gate, and moving, in response to receiving the first force, the sealing assembly in a first direction of the first force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicants: FMC Technologies, Inc., FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Linder, Robert P. Matson, Calvin C. Liu