Patents Assigned to TRC Services, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12110771
    Abstract: Used gas lift valves having a used bellows assembly are remanufactured. Separable components are disassembled, and the used bellows assembly is removed from a dome housing by de-brazing the used bellows at a brazed joint from a mating surface of the dome housing. A replacement bellows is then affixed (e.g., arc welded) to the dome housing's mating surface, and a bellows adapter is affixed (e.g., arc welded) to the replacement bellows. The separable components of the used valve are then reassembled to produce a remanufactured gas lift valve. The remanufactured valve has a replacement bellows composed of a nickel-chromium alloy as opposed to a nickel-copper alloy, has the replacement bellows arc-welded to the dome housing as opposed to being brazed thereto, and has the adapter arc-welded to the bellows as opposed to being brazed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: TRC SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell L. Ritchie, Stanley Wayne Sweet, Dustin Wayne Lott, Gustavo Pertuz
  • Publication number: 20240247708
    Abstract: An assembly connects a pitman arm to a slot in a crank arm of a pumping unit. A pin extends from the pitman arm disposed on a first side of the crank arm. The pin is disposed in the slot of the crank arm and has a distal end exposed on a second side of the crank arm. The distal end defines an external shouldered profile. A clamp is positioned on the distal end of the pin. The clamp has an internal shouldered profile, which is configured to engage the external shouldered profile on the pin. One or more spacers are disposed on the clamp and are configured to adjustably extend from the clamp toward the second side of the crank arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darius J. Yakimchuk, Robert G. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20240247653
    Abstract: A horsehead is used on a walking beam of a reciprocating pump unit. The horsehead includes side plates, a face, tabs, and brace plates. The side plates are spaced apart, and the face affixed to front, arced edges of the side plates. The face defines a split therein extending from a bottom end toward a top end, and the tabs are affixed to the face across the split. The face thereby defines two runner surfaces. A fixture at the top end of the face can be used for connection to a bridle of the pump unit. The brace plates are connected in the space between the side plates and are arranged in a lattice structure. Preferably, the brace plates include cutouts to reduce weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darius J. Yakimchuk, Brent W. Pickens, Robert G. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20240247652
    Abstract: An assembly is used to connect an equalizer bar to a walking beam of a reciprocating pump unit. The walking beam has a bearing shaft having cylindrical ends. Brackets attached to the equalizer bar define slots, each having a hooked section and having a base section. The hooked sections are configured to rest against the cylindrical ends of the bearing shaft. The base sections of the slots oppose the hooked sections at a gap from the cylindrical ends of the bearing shaft. Wedges are configured to position in the slots between the bases and the cylindrical ends of the bearing shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darius J. Yakimchuk, Robert G. McDonald
  • Patent number: 11199053
    Abstract: A metal sucker rod has a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end. At least one end piece with a recess is configured to receive one of the first end and the second end of the metal sucker rod. The metal sucker rod includes an adhesive applied to at least one of a) the first end and the second end of the steel rod and b) in the recess of the at least one end piece. The adhesive is configured to secure the end piece to one of the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Mike Johnson, Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Marvin Ewing
  • Patent number: 11168549
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Ewing, Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 10781666
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to reconditioned sucker rod, particularly to the sucker rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The sucker rod comprises metal rod ends and a non-metallic body. The method of remanufacturing of reconditioned sucker rod includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TRC SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 10508522
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Ewing, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 10195699
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Aleksei Averyanov, Viktor Smerdin
  • Publication number: 20180066500
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to reconditioned sucker rod, particularly to the sucker rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The sucker rod comprises metal rod ends and a non-metallic body. The method of remanufacturing of reconditioned sucker rod includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 9840893
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of non-metallic sucker rods, made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170211365
    Abstract: An automated sucker rod spacing device comprising a housing, a screw set within the housing and connected to a sucker rod string via a polished rod, a nut which is in threaded engagement with the screw, a means to transmit a rotation force to the nut, wherein the rotation of the nut can lower or raise the screw and thus lower or raise the sucker rod string. The device can be used to stop tagging, ensure full pump fillage, and avoid gas lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Ewing, Donald Mike Johnson, Joe Boyd, Danny Uselton
  • Patent number: 9561529
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20160136699
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Patent number: 9272313
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20160047173
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Johnson, Donald Mike Johnson, Aleksei Averyanov, Viktor Smerdin
  • Publication number: 20150300148
    Abstract: Computer based methods and systems for monitoring a wellbore and preventing equipment damage are disclosed. The computer based methods allow a wellbore operator to subscribe to the services of an inspection services company for a certain period of time to inspect the wellbore through sonic and mechanical analysis and relay any changes in wellbore or pump conditions to the wellbore operator through a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Eric Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150047673
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20150021017
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of non-metallic sucker rods, made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes subjecting used non-metallic sucker rods to a destructive pull test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Mike Johnson
  • Patent number: 8920570
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with non-toxic particles which are able to undergo sublimation to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White