Patents by Inventor Aaron R. Merritt

Aaron R. Merritt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160032913
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor barrel frame comprising a continuous curved wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A housing is formed by the inner surface of the curved wall. A pair cross head shoe supports extend from the outer surface of said curved wall in opposite directions perpendicular to said housing. A plurality of bearing support members are disposed within the housing and supported by the curved wall. The bearing support members are arranged so as to support a crankshaft disposed within the housing. A base flange is connected to the curved wall and is operable to attach to a structure that will support the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Compression Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Aaron R. Merritt
  • Patent number: 8814540
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, a reciprocating compressor frame includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Compression Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl
  • Publication number: 20120152110
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, a reciprocating compressor frame includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl
  • Patent number: 8167588
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided with a reciprocating compressor frame which includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame has angled crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl
  • Publication number: 20100275772
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, a reciprocating compressor frame includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl
  • Patent number: 7758325
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, the reciprocating compressor includes a frame having a central body and a crosshead guide extending from the central body. The compressor may also include a crosshead disposed within the crosshead guide and coupled to a crankshaft disposed within the central body of the frame. Additionally, the compressor may include at least one support structure extending from the crosshead guide to the central body, comprising an oblique support structure formed at an angle with respect to the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the crosshead. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl
  • Publication number: 20080085201
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, the reciprocating compressor includes a frame having a central body and a crosshead guide extending from the central body. The compressor may also include a crosshead disposed within the crosshead guide and coupled to a crankshaft disposed within the central body of the frame. Additionally, the compressor may include at least one support structure extending from the crosshead guide to the central body, comprising an oblique support structure formed at an angle with respect to the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the crosshead. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Omar M. Kabir, Zahroof Mohamed, Aaron R. Merritt, Kent Pearl