Patents Assigned to VULCAN INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC
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Patent number: 11920684Abstract: A valve seat for use within a hydraulic fracturing pump includes a first portion including a strike face for interacting with a reciprocating component associated with the valve seat. The valve seat also includes a second portion having a recess to receive at least a portion of the first portion, the first portion being coupled to the second portion using a hybrid joining method that includes both a mechanical fastener to secure the first portion to the second portion and a joining process to secure the first portion to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: 11846356Abstract: A fluid end, includes a plunger reciprocating within a first bore, the plunger increasing a pressure of a fluid within a pressure chamber. The fluid end also includes a second bore. The fluid end further includes a plug assembly associated with the second bore. The plug assembly includes a plug body positioned within the second bore. The plug assembly also includes a lock ring positioned, at least in part, within the second bore, the lock ring positioned to be driven radially outward responsive to a longitudinal force applied to the plug body.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventor: Kyle Matthew Ellisor
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Patent number: 11761441Abstract: A valve member for a spring-loaded valve assembly includes a top portion having a spring retaining recess, the spring retaining recess extending into the top portion to form a void space, the void space to receive at least one coil of a spring, the spring retaining recess having a recess diameter that is smaller than a top portion diameter, wherein the recess diameter is larger than a rest diameter of a spring base including the coil, the spring retaining recess blocking expansion of the at least one coil when the spring is compressed. The valve member also includes a bottom portion coupled to the top portion. The valve member further includes a sealing element positioned axially below a shoulder of the top portion and legs coupled to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Akhil Alex, Chance Ray Mullins, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Seth Sprowls
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Publication number: 20220403839Abstract: A packing assembly includes a packing sleeve having a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein a first sleeve portion outer diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion outer diameter and a first sleeve portion inner diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion inner diameter. The packing assembly also includes a groove formed in the second sleeve portion outer diameter. The packing assembly further includes a shoulder formed at a transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly includes a shelf formed at the transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly also includes a plurality of packing components arranged within the first sleeve portion inner diameter, at least a portion of the plurality of packing components engaging the shelf. The packing assembly further includes a seal positioned within the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Jason David Smith, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Publication number: 20220390055Abstract: A fluid end includes a housing having a bore extending toward a cavity and a wear sleeve positioned within the bore. The fluid end also includes a plunger positioned within a plunger bore extending through the wear sleeve, the plunger reciprocating within the plunger bore. The fluid end further includes a wear sleeve retainer coupled to the housing and positioned to block axial movement of the wear sleeve, the wear sleeve retainer having external threads along a body that engage internal threads formed in the housing. The fluid end also includes an anti-rotation system, coupled to the housing, the anti-rotation system engaging the wear sleeve retainer to block rotation of the wear sleeve retainer in at least one direction. The fluid end further includes a packing nut coupled to the wear sleeve retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Akhil Alex, Ben Berryhill, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg
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Publication number: 20220349472Abstract: A system includes a fluid end having a fluid end face and a recess extending toward a base. The system also includes a pressure ring extending from the fluid end face, the pressure ring having a pressure ring bore diameter larger than a fluid end bore diameter. The system further includes an adjacent ring coupled to the fluid end, the pressure ring positioned between the adjacent ring and the base, wherein at least one fastener extends through an aperture of the adjacent ring to couple the adjacent ring to the fluid end. The system includes packing material positioned within at least a portion of the pressure ring bore, the packing material positioned such that axial movement toward the fluid end is blocked by the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Akhil Alex
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Patent number: 11434900Abstract: A valve member for a spring-loaded valve assembly includes a top portion having a spring retaining recess, the spring retaining recess extending into the top portion to form a void space, the void space to receive at least one coil of a spring, the spring retaining recess having a recess diameter that is smaller than a top portion diameter, wherein the recess diameter is larger than a rest diameter of a spring base including the coil, the spring retaining recess blocking expansion of the at least one coil when the spring is compressed. The valve member also includes a bottom portion coupled to the top portion. The valve member further includes a sealing element positioned axially below a shoulder of the top portion and legs coupled to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Akhil Alex, Chance Ray Mullins, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Seth Sprowls
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Patent number: 11421680Abstract: A fluid end includes a housing having a bore extending toward a cavity and a wear sleeve positioned within the bore. The fluid end also includes a plunger positioned within a plunger bore extending through the wear sleeve, the plunger reciprocating within the plunger bore. The fluid end further includes a wear sleeve retainer coupled to the housing and positioned to block axial movement of the wear sleeve, the wear sleeve retainer having external threads along a body that engage internal threads formed in the housing. The fluid end also includes an anti-rotation system, coupled to the housing, the anti-rotation system engaging the wear sleeve retainer to block rotation of the wear sleeve retainer in at least one direction. The fluid end further includes a packing nut coupled to the wear sleeve retainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Kyle Matthew Ellisor
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Patent number: 11421679Abstract: A packing assembly includes a packing sleeve having a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein a first sleeve portion outer diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion outer diameter and a first sleeve portion inner diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion inner diameter. The packing assembly also includes a groove formed in the second sleeve portion outer diameter. The packing assembly further includes a shoulder formed at a transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly includes a shelf formed at the transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly also includes a plurality of packing components arranged within the first sleeve portion inner diameter, at least a portion of the plurality of packing components engaging the shelf. The packing assembly further includes a seal positioned within the groove.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Jason David Smith, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: 11391374Abstract: A system includes a pressure ring positioned to abut a fluid end face, the pressure ring having a pressure ring bore with a diameter larger than a fluid end bore diameter. The system also includes an adjacent ring coupled to a fluid end, the pressure ring positioned between the adjacent ring and the fluid end face. The system further includes a face seal positioned at an interface of the pressure ring and the fluid end face, the face seal containing pressurized fluid associated with the fluid end. The system also includes packing material positioned within at least a portion of the pressure ring bore.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: 11384756Abstract: A valve assembly for a fracturing pump includes a valve seat having a bore extending therethrough, the valve seat including a strike face at a top region opposite a bottom region, at least a portion of the strike face formed by an insert positioned within a groove formed in the valve body. The valve assembly also includes a bore liner arranged within the bore, at least a portion of an axial length of the bore liner covering at least a portion of the ceramic to form a barrier between the insert and the bore. The valve assembly further includes a valve member positioned to reciprocate within the bore, the valve member moving between an open position and a closed position, wherein at least a portion of the valve member engages at least a portion of the strike face in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventor: Jason David Smith
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Patent number: 11353117Abstract: A valve assembly for a fracturing pump includes a valve seat having a bore, the valve seat having an upper region forming at least a portion of a strike face. The valve assembly also includes a groove and a valve seat insert positioned within the bore. The valve seat insert includes a body portion extending at least a portion of a bore length. The valve seat insert also includes an insert bore extending through the body portion. The valve seat insert further includes an upper insert region, at least a portion of the upper insert region positioned within the groove. The valve assembly also includes a valve member positioned to reciprocate within the bore, the valve member moving between an open position and a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventor: Jason David Smith
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Patent number: 11242849Abstract: A valve member for a valve assembly includes a body. The valve member also includes a first sealing assembly, coupled to the body at a first end, the first sealing assembly forming at least a portion of a first end strike face. The valve member further includes a second sealing assembly, coupled to the body at a second end opposite the first end, the second sealing assembly forming at least a portion of a second end strike face. The valve member also includes a guide leg assembly coupled to the body at the first end.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventor: Jason David Smith
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Publication number: 20220034402Abstract: A sealing assembly for a pump includes a header ring having a tapered radially outer surface and a sloped radially inner surface. The assembly also includes a first seal configured to couple to the header ring, the first seal having a groove that receives a bead extending from the header ring. The assembly further includes a second seal axially aligned with the first seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Mahdi Kiani, Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: D933105Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: VULCAN INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Newberg, Jason David Smith
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Patent number: D933106Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: VULCAN INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: D933107Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: VULCAN INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Jason David Smith, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: D980876Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: D986928Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: D997992Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins