Patents Assigned to FMC
  • 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
  • MODULAR VERTICAL WET CHRISTMAS TREE, INSTALLATION METHOD AND INTERVENTION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200224510
    Abstract: A wet Christmas tree (WCT) is segmented into a lower safety module containing safety valves and an upper multifunctional module for controlling the flow and/or pumping and/or subsea processing. The WCT can be applied to completion systems using completion mode with tubing heads or directly on the wellhead. The modular WCT can be used in oil and gas production well applications or injection of water and/or gases in subsea fields in shallow water to deep water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: FMC TECHNOLOGIES DO BRASIL LTDA
    Inventor: Alan Zaragoza Labes
  • 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
  • Heterocycle-substituted bicyclic azole pesticides
    Patent number: 10683276
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, (I) wherein A, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Wenming Zhang, Michael Alan Rossi
  • Herbicidal triazoles
    Patent number: 10681909
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, X and Y are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Paula Louise Sharpe
  • Use of 3-isoxazolidinones as selective herbicides in grass and crops
    Patent number: 10667516
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of at least one 3-isoxazolidone herbicide selected from the group consisting of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone and 2-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone as a selective herbicide in a grass or Brassica crop selected from the group consisting of corn, rice, Sorghum, barley, rye, and canola.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Nicholson, Sandra L. Shinn, Robert F. Pepper, David A. Brain
  • Pyrimidinyloxy benzene derivatives as herbicides
    Patent number: 10654840
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q, Z, R2, R3 and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Ryan Deprez, Ravisekhara Pochimireddy Reddy, Paula Louise Sharpe, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Cyclic N-carboxamide compounds useful as herbicides
    Patent number: 10653148
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, (Formula (1)) wherein G, J, Q1, R4, Y2, Q2, R5 and Y1 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1) and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Substituted cyclic amides and their use as herbicides
    Patent number: 10654804
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Matthew James Campbell, James Francis Bereznak, William Guy Whittingham, Glynn Mitchell, Christopher John Mathews, James Nicholas Scutt, James Alan Morris, Jonathan Wesley Paul Dallimore, Katharine Mary Ingram, Timothy Robert Desson, Kenneth Ling
  • Heterocycle-substituted bicyclic azole pesticides
    Patent number: 10647692
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is and A, R1, m, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2 and Y3 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Wenming Zhang, Michael Alan Rossi, Kasinath Sana
  • 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
  • Foam formulations and emulsifiable concentrates
    Patent number: 10631535
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural formulations containing an agriculturally active ingredient in a suitable solvent system for generating foam containing formulations for application in a furrow in the form of a foam. The agriculturally active ingredient may be an insecticide, a pesticide, a fungicide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: David Bird, Timothy M. Martin, Laibin B. Yan
  • 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
  • HEAVY DUTY WING NUT
    Publication number: 20200124211
    Abstract: A wing nut may include a body having a first part extending from a first end surface to a parting line and a second part extending from the parting line to a second end surface. A passage may axially extend through the body, the passage defining an interior surface of the body. An internal threaded section may be formed on an interior surface of the first part. An internal shoulder may be formed on the interior surface of the second part. A stress relief may be formed on the interior surface of the second part between the internal shoulder and the parting line. A rib may extend inward from the interior surface of the second part, the rib being intermediate the stress relief and the internal threaded section. At least one lug may extend radially from the exterior surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John Morreale
  • 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
  • FLOW CONTROL MODULE
    Publication number: 20200123867
    Abstract: An assembly includes an inlet hub (112) coupled to a first flow passage (124) located within a flow control module, the first flow passage having a first flow bore, a flow meter (144) associated with the first flow bore and positioned for top-down fluid flow, a choke (109) disposed in a second flow passage (136) having a second flow bore, and an outlet hub (119) coupled to a distal end of the second flow passage. A system includes a flow control module assembly (902) having an inlet (912) and at least two outlets (914, 916), a main line (920) in fluid communication with the inlet, a first branch line (922) coupled to the main line and to a first outlet (916) of the at least two outlets, and a second branch line (924) coupled to the main line and to a second outlet (914) of the at least two outlets, and a tie-in connector (918) coupled to the inlet of the flow control module assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 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
  • Swivel joint for oilfield pumping stimulation
    Patent number: 10619774
    Abstract: A swivel joint includes a tubular female member which is rotatably connected to a tubular male member. The female member includes a female race portion having an axially extending inner annular recess, a female inner end portion which is formed at an axially inner end of the recess, and a number of inner annular grooves which are formed in the recess coaxially therewith. The male member includes a male race portion having an annular outer surface which is configured to be received in the recess, a male nose portion which is formed at an end of the male race portion, and a number of outer annular grooves which are formed on the outer surface coaxially therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tep Ungchusri, William H. Garner, Monty W. Champion, Tommy Thammavongsa