Patents Assigned to Intelligent Wellhead
  • Publication number: 20230383644
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for monitoring and supervision of operations that are being performed on a well. The embodiments of the present disclosure provide one or more systems and methods that allow a wellsite supervisor to monitor and supervise from a location that is physically distanced from where the operation is being conducted and, optionally, in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Duncan
  • Patent number: 11814953
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20230349261
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system, and a process are used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control an actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. In the second position, the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. A system may directly control the actuation of the wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20230332481
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20230332482
    Abstract: To regulate a wellhead control mechanism, an apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Additionally, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Patent number: 11732576
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, an apparatus and a method for detecting line-attached tools in an above-surface portion of a well for use during well-work overs and/or interventions. The system includes the apparatus which comprises: a body for housing at least one magnetic-field generator and at least one magnetic-field sensor; and a tubular portion that is configured to be housed within the body. The tubular portion has a bore for receiving the line-attached tools and the at least one magnetic-field sensor is configured for detecting changes in the magnetic field caused by the line-attached tool approaching, moving through and/or moving away from the body. The system may further include a processor unit for receiving one or more signals from the at least one magnetic-field sensor and for determining the location and/or one or more dimensions of the line-attached tool while approaching, moving through or moving away from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson
  • Patent number: 11608708
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process may be used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus may control actuation of the wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20220412209
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20220412207
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20220397016
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20220397030
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the position of an actuator of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a housing, the housing comprising a first housing portion operatively coupleable to the actuator and a second housing portion configured to receive at least one sensor therewithin. The at least one sensor provides an output signal indicative of the position of the actuator. The position of the actuator is indicative of a valve position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Bradley Robert Martin
  • Patent number: 11274520
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20210396129
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for detecting the presence, position or dimensions of a body within a portion of a subsea oil and gas well system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger
  • Publication number: 20210363856
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process may be used for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus may control actuation of the wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position, a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control an actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Publication number: 20210239773
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a magnetic sensor that comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic sensor is configured for detecting one or more properties, and/or changes therein, of a target magnetic-field. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor unit that houses and protects the magnetic sensor described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that comprises the magnetic sensor alone or the sensor unit described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for detecting changes in a target magnetic-field. The magnetic sensor described herein comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic-affecting element attracts or attracts and focuses the target magnetic-field through the magnetic-sensing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger
  • Publication number: 20200224513
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus is configured to control actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable and when the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. When the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Other embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that directly controls actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Patent number: 10683745
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes at least two well control mechanisms and at least one sensor to avoid collision between a section of a tubing string coupler or that is moving through the apparatus and a wellbore to which the apparatus is coupled. The sensors detect the presence of magnetic objects, such as sections of a tubing string, and measure their respective outer diameters (OD). The sensors detect when any larger OD sections of the tubing string before the larger OD section can collide with one of the well control mechanisms. The sensors direct their outputs to a controller that can identify an imminent collision state. When an imminent collision state is identified, the controller will send commands to stop movement of the tubular to avoid the collision. Movement of the tubular will not resume until the well control mechanism has been actuated to avoid collision with the larger OD section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Robert Louis Hug, Calvert Joseph Vallet
  • Publication number: 20200003045
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, an apparatus and a method for detecting line-attached tools in an above-surface portion of a well for use during well-work overs and/or interventions. The system includes the apparatus which comprises: a body for housing at least one magnetic-field generator and at least one magnetic-field sensor; and a tubular portion that is configured to be housed within the body. The tubular portion has a bore for receiving the line-attached tools and the at least one magnetic-field sensor is configured for detecting changes in the magnetic field caused by the line-attached tool approaching, moving through and/or moving away from the body. The system may further include a processor unit for receiving one or more signals from the at least one magnetic-field sensor and for determining the location and/or one or more dimensions of the line-attached tool while approaching, moving through or moving away from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190346340
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a coiled-tubing system, a coiled tubing inspection tool and methods for using same. The system comprises coiled tubing that is wound about a coiled tubing reel and a coiled tubing injector head that is connected to an oil-and-gas well above a pressurized zone. The coiled-tubing system also includes the inspection tool that is connected to the well within the pressurized zone. The inspection tool is configured to generate a magnetic field and to detect changes in the magnetic field as a section of coiled tubing approaches, moves through and moves away from the inspection tool. Detecting changes in the magnetic field may be indicative of a damaged section of the coiled tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Aaron Mitchell Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190169981
    Abstract: A detection system for detecting when a blocking body has passed through a location within a well. The detection system includes a blocking body that is introducible into the well and is operatively configured to produce a detectable signal, and a detection tool that is configured to detect the detectable signal and to generate an output signal that indicates a detectable event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Mitchell Carlson, Bradley Robert Martin