Patents Assigned to ValveWorks, LLC
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Patent number: 11280411Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes an insert retainer having a retainer head and a retainer pin. The retainer pin has an upper section extending below the retainer head and a grooved center section below the upper section. A valve is centered on the upper section of the retainer pin. An insert is located on the valve. A guide has a central portion centered on the upper section of the retainer pin and four legs extending from the central portion. A collar has a flange and a collar body that is swaged into the center section of the retainer pin.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220065353Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes an insert retainer having a retainer head and a retainer pin. The retainer pin has an upper section extending below the retainer head and a grooved center section below the upper section. A valve is centered on the upper section of the retainer pin. An insert is located on the valve. A guide has a central portion centered on the upper section of the retainer pin and four legs extending from the central portion. A collar has a flange and a collar body that is swaged into the center section of the retainer pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
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Publication number: 20210048020Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes an insert retainer having a retainer head and a retainer pin. The retainer pin has an upper section extending below the retainer head and a grooved center section below the upper section. A valve is centered on the upper section of the retainer pin. An insert is located on the valve. A guide has a central portion centered on the upper section of the retainer pin and four legs extending from the central portion. A collar has a flange and a collar body that is swaged into the center section of the retainer pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
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Patent number: 10760568Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin having a retaining cap on its upper end. Located on the retaining pin are an insert retainer, an insert beneath the insert retainer, a valve beneath the insert, and a guide beneath the valve. The guide has a generally truncated pyramid shape, and a central portion on its upper end. The central portion is centered on the retaining pin. The retaining pin has an expanded lower end to secure the valve assembly together.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170356440Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin having a retaining cap on its upper end. Located on the retaining pin are an insert retainer, an insert beneath the insert retainer, a valve beneath the insert, and a guide beneath the valve. The guide has a generally truncated pyramid shape, and a central portion on its upper end. The central portion is centered on the retaining pin. The retaining pin has an expanded lower end to secure the valve assembly together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
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Publication number: 20170037847Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin, a guide on the retaining pin, a valve on the retaining pin, an insert on the retaining pin, a retainer above the insert on the retaining pin, and a retainer cap inertia welded to the end of the retaining pin. In a particular embodiment, the guide component is stamped and folded to create the desired shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer
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Patent number: 9470226Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin, a guide on the retaining pin, a valve on the retaining pin, an insert on the retaining pin, a retainer above the insert on the retaining pin, and a retainer cap inertia welded to the end of the retaining pin. In a particular embodiment, the guide component is stamped and folded to create the desired shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140264133Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin, a guide on the retaining pin, a valve on the retaining pin, an insert on the retaining pin, a retainer above the insert on the retaining pin, and a retainer cap inertia welded to the end of the retaining pin. In a particular embodiment, the guide component is stamped and folded to create the desired shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ValveWorks, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.