Patents by Inventor Andrew Michael Nelson
Andrew Michael Nelson 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).
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Patent number: 11603862Abstract: A frame for supporting a horizontal pumping system includes a base assembly and a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly. The motor support assembly includes an upper support plate having a top and a bottom, a first lower support plate connected to the upper support plate, and a second lower support plate connected to the upper support plate. The first and second lower support plates are connected to the upper plate with bolted and welded connections.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Johnathan Edward Peterson
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Publication number: 20190277315Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Patent number: 10288119Abstract: A thrust control assembly for use in a horizontal pumping system includes a thrust bearing chamber that is filled with a fluid lubricant, a thrust bearing assembly contained within the thrust bearing chamber, a first radial bearing chamber, a first radial bearing assembly contained within the first radial bearing chamber and a first metering assembly. The first metering assembly controls the flow of lubricant from the thrust bearing chamber to the first radial bearing chamber. The first metering assembly may include an orifice plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Michael David Campbell, Jonathan Edward Peterson
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Patent number: 10260517Abstract: A suction chamber for use in a horizontal fluid pumping system is supported by a fixed vertical bracket, which is attached to a platform. The suction chamber is positioned between a motor and a pump in the horizontal pumping system. The pumping system may also include a thrust bearing chamber positioned between the motor and the suction chamber. The pumping system may also include a bearing chamber adapter positioned between the thrust bearing chamber and the suction chamber. The suction chamber has a suction chamber pump end and a suction chamber motor end. The suction chamber enables both motor-end seal removal and pump-end seal removal. In both motor end seal removal and pump end seal removal, the suction chamber of the invention remains connected to the vertical bracket. The pumping system may also include an integrated lifting device connected to the vertical bracket to lift the thrust bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Pedro Arturo Juarez Ortega, Andrew Michael Nelson, Alan Spicer, Michael Campbell
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Patent number: 10227989Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly configured to reduce the axial displacement of a shaft includes a stationary thrust bearing, a thrust runner adjacent to the thrust bearing and a taper sleeve driver. The thrust runner includes a central passage. The taper sleeve driver includes an interior surface in contact with the shaft and an exterior surface in contact with the central passage of the thrust runner. The taper sleeve driver has a tapered exterior surface that applies a radially directed clamping force against the thrust runner as the taper sleeve driver is engaged within the central passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Michael David Campell, Johnathan Edward Peterson
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Patent number: 10215203Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Nemesys Engineering, LLCInventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Patent number: 10060447Abstract: A pumping system frame assembly for use in supporting a horizontal pumping system on a platform includes a central body assembly, a motor plate connected to the central body assembly and a plurality of platform support assemblies connected to the central support member. The central body assembly includes a central support member that has an upper face and a pair of side rails connected to the upper face. A central brace extends along at least a portion of the central support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Jonathan Edward Peterson, Christina Collins, William Sparkes
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Publication number: 20180231058Abstract: A thrust control assembly for use in a horizontal pumping system includes a thrust bearing chamber that is filled with a fluid lubricant, a thrust bearing assembly contained within the thrust bearing chamber, a first radial bearing chamber, a first radial bearing assembly contained within the first radial bearing chamber and a first metering assembly. The first metering assembly controls the flow of lubricant from the thrust bearing chamber to the first radial bearing chamber. The first metering assembly may include an orifice plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Andrew Michael NELSON, Michael David CAMPBELL, Johnathan Edward PETERSON
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Publication number: 20180172038Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Publication number: 20180112671Abstract: A horizontal pumping system for pumping fluids into downstream piping includes a motor and a pump driven by the motor. The pump includes a discharge assembly for use in connecting a pump within a horizontal pumping system to downstream piping. The discharge assembly preferably includes a discharge head and a stub end configured for sliding engagement with the discharge head. The stub end is captured within the discharge head in a hydraulically balanced condition and the discharge assembly further includes a hydraulic balance chamber and a runner plate within the hydraulic balance chamber. The runner plate is secured to the stub end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Andrew Michael NELSON, Michael David CAMPBELL, Johnathan Edward PETERSON, Alan SPICER
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Patent number: 9897117Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Nemesys Engineering, LLCInventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Publication number: 20170307050Abstract: A multifunctional rotating element is usable as various parts of a powertrain. The multifunctional rotating element includes a body and a plurality of contact elements. The body has an axis of rotation and is configured to rotate about the axis of rotation, and defines a rim portion. The plurality of contact elements are arranged around the rim portion. Each of the contact elements is independently movable between a raised position and a depressed position and biased to the raised position. Each of the contact elements is configured to move to the depressed position when engaged with an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Publication number: 20170248151Abstract: A shaft coupling for connecting a first shaft to a second shaft includes a first hub that has a shaft sleeve that fits over a portion of the first shaft. The first hub also includes a connection flange connected to the shaft sleeve. The shaft coupling further includes a compression fitting that fits over the shaft sleeve to apply a compressive force to the shaft sleeve and first shaft. The shaft coupling further includes a second hub that is connected to the second shaft and to the first hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Esp, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael NELSON, Michael David CAMPBELL, Johnathan Edward PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170248158Abstract: A frame for supporting a horizontal pumping system includes a base assembly and a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly. The motor support assembly includes an upper support plate having a top and a bottom, a first lower support plate connected to the upper support plate, and a second lower support plate connected to the upper support plate. The first and second lower support plates are connected to the upper plate with bolted and welded connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Andrew Michael NELSON, Johnathan Edward PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170248150Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly configured to reduce the axial displacement of a shaft includes a stationary thrust bearing, a thrust runner adjacent to the thrust bearing and a taper sleeve driver. The thrust runner includes a central passage. The taper sleeve driver includes an interior surface in contact with the shaft and an exterior surface in contact with the central passage of the thrust runner. The taper sleeve driver has a tapered exterior surface that applies a radially directed clamping force against the thrust runner as the taper sleeve driver is engaged within the central passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Andrew Michael NELSON, Michael David Campell, Johnathan Edward PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170167512Abstract: A pumping system frame assembly for use in supporting a horizontal pumping system on a platform includes a central body assembly, a motor plate connected to the central body assembly and a plurality of platform support assemblies connected to the central support member. The central body assembly includes a central support member that has an upper face and a pair of side rails connected to the upper face. A central brace extends along at least a portion of the central support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Jonathan Edward Peterson, Christina Collins, William Sparkes
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Patent number: 9581175Abstract: A pumping system frame assembly for use in supporting a horizontal pumping system on a platform includes a central body assembly, a motor plate connected to the central body assembly and a plurality of platform support assemblies connected to the central support member. The central body assembly includes a central support member that has an upper face and a pair of side rails connected to the upper face. In particularly preferred embodiments, each of the pair of side rails extends downward from the upper face at approximately a 45 degree angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Jonathan Edward Peterson
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Publication number: 20160305457Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Andrew Michael Nelson
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Patent number: D780226Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Johnathan Edward Peterson
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Patent number: D817150Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Nelson, Johnathan Edward Peterson