Patents Assigned to Tetra Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9446535Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 9400065Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
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Patent number: 9371723Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for rapid deployment and retrieval of a frac water transfer system.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi
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Patent number: 9291016Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for pulling a crown plug from a subsea horizontal christmas tree, the method comprising: (a) providing a subsea lubricator having a longitudinal through bore and a jack attached to the subsea lubricator, the jack having a landing area, and the landing area having an opening which is fluidly connected to the lubricator's through bore; (b) providing a jacking string which includes a landing sub and a crown plug connector, the sub having a landing surface; (c) without the jacking string in step “b”, lowering the subsea lubricator of step “a”, to the horizontal christmas tree and attaching the lubricator to the christmas tree; (d) lowering the jacking string to the lubricator, and, while the landing surface of the landing sub is spaced above and not supported by the landing area of the jack, connecting the plug connector to the crown plug while the landing sub is above and not touching the landing area of the jack; (e) jacking up the jack such that the landing area of the jack cType: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Keith Caulfield, Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 9228309Abstract: A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
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Patent number: 9157205Abstract: A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Yannick Harvey, Dustin Downing, Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
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Patent number: 9144775Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 9145749Abstract: A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Galen R. Clark, II
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Patent number: 9127537Abstract: A method for the controlled delivery of a fracturing fluid to a well bore comprises formulating an aqueous base fluid such that it meets or exhibits desired physical and chemical characteristics for an optimal fracturing fluid. The formulation of the aqueous base fluid max involve commingling one or more sources of waste water with a source of fresh water followed by controlled injection of one or more additives. This process is substantially completed prior to delivering the aqueous base fluid to the well site. This allows the delivery of an optimal volume of the aqueous base fluid with homogeneously blended additives to the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
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Patent number: 9103088Abstract: An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 9052037Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
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Patent number: 9028172Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8895476Abstract: Aqueous and substantially anhydrous fluids having particularly low thermal conductivities and variable densities are disclosed. The fluids include: one or more organic and/or inorganic salts and at least one aprotic polar organic solvent, a mixture of aprotic and protic polar organic solvents, and/or a polar organic solvent having both protic and aprotic polar functional group linkages. The fluids optionally include one or more viscosifying agents and are free of cross-linking agents. Methods for formulating and using the fluids are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey McKennis, Marshall Chiasson, Mohammad Hossaini, Nam-Sook Bae
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Publication number: 20140321919Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8869899Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for pulling a crown plug comprising: (a) providing a subsea lubricator having a longitudinal through bore and a jack attached to the subsea lubricator, the jack having a landing area; (b) providing a jacking string which includes a landing sub and a crown plug connector, the sub having a landing surface; (c) without the jacking string in step “b”, lowering the subsea lubricator of step “a”, to the horizontal christmas tree and attaching the lubricator to the christmas tree; (d) lowering the jacking string to the lubricator; (e) jacking up the jack such that the landing area of the jack contacts the landing surface of the landing sub; and (f) while the lubricator remains attached to the christmas tree, raising the jacking string and crown plug through and out of the lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Keith Caulfield, Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 8834016Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Publication number: 20140241822Abstract: A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, Ames Lafferty, Clint Musemeche, Clayton Claxton
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Patent number: 8696245Abstract: An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Michael Todd Martin, Gary L. Siems
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Patent number: 8640901Abstract: A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
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Patent number: 8616811Abstract: A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Galen R. Clark, II, Ames Lafferty, Clint Musemeche, Clayton Claxton