Patents Assigned to ValveWorks, LLC
  • Patent number: 11280411
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220065353
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210048020
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
  • Patent number: 10760568
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170356440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170037847
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer
  • Patent number: 9470226
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140264133
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ValveWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Johnson, Edward P. Cox, Starr L. Pitzer, JR.