Patents Assigned to Siderca S.A.I.C.
  • Patent number: 9222156
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, quenching and tempering procedure is performed in which a selected steel composition is formed and heat treated to yield a slightly tempered microstructure having a fine carbide distribution. In another embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Patent number: 9188252
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, at least about 175 ksi (about 1200 MPa) while maintaining good toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Publication number: 20140057121
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, quenching and tempering procedure is performed in which a selected steel composition is formed and heat treated to yield a slightly tempered microstructure having a fine carbide distribution. In another embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Patent number: 8636856
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, quenching and tempering procedure is performed in which a selected steel composition is formed and heat treated to yield a slightly tempered microstructure having a fine carbide distribution. In another embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Publication number: 20130199674
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, at least about 175 ksi (about 1200 MPa) while maintaining good toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventor: Siderca S.A.I.C.
  • Patent number: 8414715
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, at least about 175 ksi (about 1200 MPa) while maintaining good toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Publication number: 20120211131
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, quenching and tempering procedure is performed in which a selected steel composition is formed and heat treated to yield a slightly tempered microstructure having a fine carbide distribution. In another embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Publication number: 20120211132
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, at least about 175 ksi (about 1200 MPa) while maintaining good toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Eduardo Altschuler, Teresa Perez, Edgardo Lopez, Constantino Espinosa, Gonzalo Gomez
  • Patent number: 8096352
    Abstract: A centralizer for tubular elements is provided which includes an inner part formed by a first material having high mechanical performance and chemical stability and an outer part arranged on said inner part, formed by a second material. The second material may be an autolubricating material. The second material may further possess a low coefficient of friction. The second material may additionally possess lower mechanical performance and chemical stability than the first material. A method of manufacturing the centralizer is also provided, including steps of injecting the first material on a tubular element to form the inner part on the tubular element and injecting the second material to form the outer part on the formed inner part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Hugo Ernst, Guillermo Dapino, Matias Pereyra
  • Patent number: 8011391
    Abstract: A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connected to the protector body. The protector body may be configured in a cylindrical geometry having a first end and a second end interconnected by lateral walls and defining a socket. The second end of the body further comprises a shoulder and an opening defining a socket in which a tubular good may be inserted. The bumper reinforcement includes an external curved or conical surface, capable of deforming in reaction to an external force in order to protect an enclosed tubular good.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Luis Roberto Heritier, Hugo Alejandro Ernst, Matías Gustavo Pereyra
  • Patent number: 7735879
    Abstract: A sucker rod connection is disclosed. The sucker rod connection comprises a tapered male member including a plurality of trapezoidal threads, and, a tapered female member also including a plurality of trapezoidal threads, in which the male member is capable of being received in threaded engagement with the female member, wherein the threads of the male member are in flank-to-flank contact, both flanks on each thread, with the threads of the female member, thereby creating diametrical interference between the male and female members preventing disengagement and substantially reducing axial interference between the male and female members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Rita Genoveva Toscano, Nicolás Héctor Mario Di Toro
  • Patent number: 7431347
    Abstract: An elongated drive string assembly comprising a plurality of hollow sucker rods and connecting elements with an axis, connected together and between a drive head located at the surface of an oil well and a rotary pump located deep down hole in an oil well. Each hollow sucker rod has at least a first end comprising an internal female threaded surface engaging an external male threaded surface on a connecting element, such as a nipple. In order to further optimize the stress distribution between the elements, frustro-conical, non-symmetrical threads with a differential diametral taper are used. Preferably two torque shoulders with a maximized mean diameter and cross-sectional area are used to resist storing reactive torque in the drive string. The nipple free end defines a second torque shoulder that adds to the torque transmission during make-up while also defining a small seal at that free end to decrease corrosion erosion problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Hugo A Ernst, Jose A Villasante
  • Patent number: 6997330
    Abstract: An assembly for storing elongated members, the assembly comprising an elongated support element and a pair of segments. The segments are disposed on opposite sides of the elongated support element from each other, and each of the segments defines a cradle for supporting an elongated member. The pair of segments is joined together at a seam formed by locally heating and melting contacting edges of the segments to fuse them together. Moreover, the pair of segments is fixed to the elongated support element against movement in a longitudinal direction of the elongated support element. The elongated support element has a textured region of raised protrusions, indentations, or holes, over at least a portion of the surface thereof. Each cradle comprises a center portion located longitudinally between a pair of inclined portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C
    Inventors: Nelson Mario Pachao-Morbitzer, Guillermo Oscar Dapino, Hugo A. Ernst
  • Patent number: 6991267
    Abstract: An elongated drive string assembly includes a plurality of hollow sucker rods and connecting elements between a drive head located at the surface of an oil well and a rotary pump located deep down in an oil well, with a series of holes at each end to substantially increase the flow of extracted fluid. Each hollow sucker rod has a first end with a torque shoulder, which engages a torque shoulder formed on a connecting element. The threads are frusto-conical, non-symmetrical threads with a differential diametral taper. The torque shoulders have a maximized mean diameter and cross-sectional area to resist storing reactive torque in the drive string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Hugo A. Ernst, Daniel Johnson, José Villasante
  • Patent number: 6957933
    Abstract: A metalworking apparatus includes a threading insert with a channel-less chip breaker and a holder for holding the threading insert. The threading insert includes (i) one cooling channel disposed on the top side of the threading insert for each crest and each valley, which terminates near the cutting region, and (ii) a ceramic coating on at least the cutting region of crests and valleys, with each cooling channel being uncoated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Nelson M. Pachao-Morbitzer, Hugo A. Ernst
  • Publication number: 20040164209
    Abstract: An assembly for storing elongated members, the assembly comprising an elongated support element and a pair of segments. The segments are disposed on opposite sides of the elongated support element from each other, and each of the segments defines a cradle for supporting an elongated member. The pair of segments is joined together at a seam formed by locally heating and melting contacting edges of the segments to fuse them together. Moreover, the pair of segments is fixed to the elongated support element against movement in a longitudinal direction of the elongated support element. The elongated support element has a textured region of raised protrusions, indentations, or holes, over at least a portion of the surface thereof. Each cradle comprises a center portion located longitudinally between a pair of inclined portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: SIDERCA S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Nelson Mario Pachao-Morbitzer, Guillermo Oscar Dapino, Hugo A. Ernst
  • Patent number: 6764108
    Abstract: An elongated drive string assembly includes a plurality of hollow sucker rods and connecting elements with an axis, connected together and between a drive head located at the surface of an oil well and a rotary pump located deep down in an oil well. Each hollow sucker rod has at least a first end including an internal female threaded surface engaging an external male threaded surface on a connecting element, such as a nipple. The first end also includes a torque shoulder, which engages a torque shoulder formed on the connecting element. The threads are frusto-conical, non-symmetrical threads with a differential diametral taper. The torque shoulders have a maximized mean diameter and cross-sectional area to resist storing reactive torque in the drive string. The nipple has a wall cross-section that increases towards the torque shoulders from each free end, to increase fatigue resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: SIDERCA S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Hugo A. Ernst, Daniel Johnson, José Villasante
  • Patent number: 6737174
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sucker rod with high resistance to corrosion, to be used preferably in oil wells. Said sucker rod comprises a core of carbon steel, whether alloyed or not, whose surface is coated by a copper base alloy. Said alloy comprises a 50 to 99.9% copper rate. A process for manufacturing said sucker rod is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignees: YPF S.A., Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Gustavo Luis Bianchi, Lelio Alberto Gawantka Da Silva
  • Patent number: 6723384
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sucker rod with high resistance to corrosion, to be used preferably in oil wells. Said sucker rod comprises a core of carbon steel, whether alloyed or not, whose surface is coated by a copper base alloy. Said alloy comprises a 50 to 99.9% copper rate. A process for manufacturing said sucker rod is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignees: YPF S.A., Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Gustavo Luis Bianchi, Lelio Alberto Gawantka Da Silva
  • Patent number: 6648991
    Abstract: Low-alloy carbon steel for the manufacture of seamless pipes having improved resistance to corrosion, particularly the “sweet corrosion” that occurs in the media rich in CO2, for using in exploration and production of oil and/or natural gas. The steel contains: 1.5-4.0% by weight of Cr, 0.06-0.10% by weight of C, 0.3-0.8% by weight of Mn, not more than 0.005% by weight of S, not more than 0.015% by weight of P, 0.20-0.35% by weight of Si, 0.25-0.35% by weight of Mo, 0.06-0.9% by weight of V, approximately 0.22% by weight of Cu, approximately 0.001% by weight of Nb, approximately 0.028% by weight of Ti, not more than a total value of O of 25 ppm, with the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Siderca S.A.I.C.
    Inventors: Gustavo Javier López Turconi, Teresa Estela Pérez, Juan Carlos González