Patents by Inventor Brandon Blakely
Brandon Blakely 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: 12253193Abstract: An adapter for facilitating an easy and secure connection between a sewage drainpipe and a sewage disposal inlet. The adapter includes a tubular member, at least one connection lug, a ring, and at least one flange. The tubular member forms a channel defining an inlet and an outlet, the outlet insertable into the sewage disposal site inlet. At least one flange extends from an outer surface of the tubular member to increase an outer circumference of the tubular member to allow the adapter to facilitate a rapid and secure frictional connection with the sewage disposal site inlet. The flanges are configured to form a stepped configuration so the adapter may securely fit into a variety of disposal site inlet sizes. The ring, typically disposed above the flanges, includes a threaded portion, and is configured to thread onto a predetermined sewage disposal site inlet size to form a substantially leak-free seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: CAMCO Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Brandon Blakely, Niko Jovicevic
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Patent number: 12221079Abstract: A leveling block set with a handle, leveling blocks, and a receiver for leveling a large vehicle like a camper or trailer. Each leveling block has a top surface, sidewall, bottom surface, and a void defined by the sidewall and bottom surface. An opening in the top surface creates a channel that accepts and retains a portion of the receiver and the handle. The receiver has a base and shank with a passageway forming a second engagement member. The handle has a grip and shaft with a first engagement member. The shaft can be inserted through the channel to mechanically engage with the second engagement member of the receiver. The receiver is secured in the channel by two shoulders formed in the channel. If the receiver is lost or damaged, a replacement can be inserted without replacing the leveling blocks.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Lucas Farrar, Niko Jovicevic, Bruce Andrew Angel, Brandon Blakely
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Publication number: 20240426188Abstract: A wellhead system includes a wellhead housing and a hanger configured to support a casing within the wellhead housing. The hanger includes one or more passages formed through the hanger. The wellhead system also includes a seal assembly configured to move relative to the hanger to selectively enable a flow of fluid across the hanger via the one or more passages. The hanger, the seal assembly, and a lock ring may be run together into the wellhead housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Dennis Nguyen, Leonard Vogel, Kyle Sommerfeld, Andrew Sanders, Bruce Hogg, Tin Nguyen, Brandon Blake Shirley
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Patent number: 12152455Abstract: A wellhead assembly with a gripping device for securing multiple components of the wellhead assembly is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a wellhead housing mounted above a hollow body, such that an axial bore extends through the wellhead housing and the hollow body, and a wellhead hanger positioned within the axial bore. The system also includes a clamp that provides a first grip that secures the wellhead housing to the hollow body and a second grip that secures the wellhead hanger within the axial bore. The second grip includes elastic deformation, via the clamp, of at least one of the wellhead housing or the hollow body into tight engagement with an exterior of the wellhead hanger to secure the wellhead hanger at the location within the axial bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2023Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Brandon Blake Shirley
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Patent number: 12065898Abstract: Techniques for positioning and setting a barrier within a well string are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes securing a barrier device at a lubricator extension of a lubricator assembly and positioning the lubricator assembly at a wellhead assembly having a wellhead from which a well string is suspended. The method also includes advancing the lubricator extension to advance the barrier device into the well string. The barrier device may be set within the well string to block flow. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Kenneth Reed, Pheng Aun Soh, Edward Ganzinotti, III
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Patent number: 12006792Abstract: A method for snubbing a wellhead hanger into a wellhead is provided. In one embodiment, a snubbing method includes snubbing a tubing hanger into a wellhead housing from a snubbing unit. Snubbing the tubing hanger into the wellhead housing can include lowering the tubing hanger into a bore of the wellhead housing under pressure and allowing fluid in the bore to pass along an exterior of the tubing hanger to balance fluid pressure above and below the tubing hanger as the tubing hanger is lowered. The tubing hanger can be positioned at a location in the bore of the wellhead housing, which can be elastically deformed to grip and secure the tubing hanger at the location in the bore. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Juan Carlos Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20230304371Abstract: A wellhead assembly with a gripping device for securing multiple components of the wellhead assembly is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a wellhead housing mounted above a hollow body, such that an axial bore extends through the wellhead housing and the hollow body, and a wellhead hanger positioned within the axial bore. The system also includes a clamp that provides a first grip that secures the wellhead housing to the hollow body and a second grip that secures the wellhead hanger within the axial bore. The second grip includes elastic deformation, via the clamp, of at least one of the wellhead housing or the hollow body into tight engagement with an exterior of the wellhead hanger to secure the wellhead hanger at the location within the axial bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Brandon Blake Shirley
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Publication number: 20230304381Abstract: A method for snubbing a wellhead hanger into a wellhead is provided. In one embodiment, a snubbing method includes snubbing a tubing hanger into a wellhead housing from a snubbing unit. Snubbing the tubing hanger into the wellhead housing can include lowering the tubing hanger into a bore of the wellhead housing under pressure and allowing fluid in the bore to pass along an exterior of the tubing hanger to balance fluid pressure above and below the tubing hanger as the tubing hanger is lowered. The tubing hanger can be positioned at a location in the bore of the wellhead housing, which can be elastically deformed to grip and secure the tubing hanger at the location in the bore. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Juan Carlos Gonzalez
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Patent number: 11719073Abstract: A method for snubbing a wellhead hanger into a wellhead is provided. In one embodiment, a snubbing method includes snubbing a tubing hanger into a wellhead housing from a snubbing unit. Snubbing the tubing hanger into the wellhead housing can include lowering the tubing hanger into a bore of the wellhead housing under pressure and allowing fluid in the bore to pass along an exterior of the tubing hanger to balance fluid pressure above and below the tubing hanger as the tubing hanger is lowered. The tubing hanger can be positioned at a location in the bore of the wellhead housing, which can be elastically deformed to grip and secure the tubing hanger at the location in the bore. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Juan Carlos Gonzalez
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Patent number: 11702900Abstract: A wellhead assembly with a gripping device for securing multiple components of the wellhead assembly is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a wellhead housing mounted above a hollow body, such that an axial bore extends through the wellhead housing and the hollow body, and a wellhead hanger positioned within the axial bore. The system also includes a clamp that provides a first grip that secures the wellhead housing to the hollow body and a second grip that secures the wellhead hanger within the axial bore. The second grip includes elastic deformation, via the clamp, of at least one of the wellhead housing or the hollow body into tight engagement with an exterior of the wellhead hanger to secure the wellhead hanger at the location within the axial bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Brandon Blake Shirley
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Publication number: 20230175573Abstract: Shock absorption assemblies are provided. A shock absorption assembly includes an air shock that has a valve body. An air spring tube defines an air spring chamber. A piston rod extends through the air spring chamber to an oil piston head. An air piston head movably coupled to the piston rod. An oil damper tube is coupled to the piston head and is movable relative to the piston rod and the air spring tube. The shock absorption assembly further includes a mechanical spring disposed radially outward from, and that annularly surrounds, at least a portion of the air shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Jeff LaForge, Brandon Blakely, Rob Bee
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Publication number: 20220412183Abstract: Techniques for positioning and setting a barrier within a well string are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes securing a barrier device at a lubricator extension of a lubricator assembly and positioning the lubricator assembly at a wellhead assembly having a wellhead from which a well string is suspended. The method also includes advancing the lubricator extension to advance the barrier device into the well string. The barrier device may be set within the well string to block flow. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Kenneth Reed, Pheng Aun Soh, Edward Ganzinotti, III
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Patent number: 11293250Abstract: A technique facilitates performance of well operations. According to an embodiment, the technique employs a modular assembly configured for coupling with a wellhead assembly. The modular assembly may have a production subassembly and a fracturing subassembly. By way of example, the production subassembly may comprise a connection block positioned for coupling to the wellhead assembly, a production outlet fluidly connected to the connection block, and a valve between the connection block and the production outlet. Additionally, the fracturing subassembly may be releasably coupled to the production subassembly. According to an embodiment, the fracturing subassembly comprises an inlet for receiving fracturing fluids, an outlet coupled to the connection block, and a bore between the inlet and the outlet for communicating a fracturing fluid to a well.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Edward Ganzinotti, III, Pheng Aun Soh, Brandon Blake Shirley, Craig Cotton
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Publication number: 20220034184Abstract: A wellhead assembly with a gripping device for securing multiple components of the wellhead assembly is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a wellhead housing mounted above a hollow body, such that an axial bore extends through the wellhead housing and the hollow body, and a wellhead hanger positioned within the axial bore. The system also includes a clamp that provides a first grip that secures the wellhead housing to the hollow body and a second grip that secures the wellhead hanger within the axial bore. The second grip includes elastic deformation, via the clamp, of at least one of the wellhead housing or the hollow body into tight engagement with an exterior of the wellhead hanger to secure the wellhead hanger at the location within the axial bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Brandon Blake Shirley
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Publication number: 20220034196Abstract: A method for snubbing a wellhead hanger into a wellhead is provided. In one embodiment, a snubbing method includes snubbing a tubing hanger into a wellhead housing from a snubbing unit. Snubbing the tubing hanger into the wellhead housing can include lowering the tubing hanger into a bore of the wellhead housing under pressure and allowing fluid in the bore to pass along an exterior of the tubing hanger to balance fluid pressure above and below the tubing hanger as the tubing hanger is lowered. The tubing hanger can be positioned at a location in the bore of the wellhead housing, which can be elastically deformed to grip and secure the tubing hanger at the location in the bore. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Juan Carlos Gonzalez
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Patent number: 11060375Abstract: A system includes a flow control assembly having a first portion configured to be positioned within and coupled to a first passageway formed in a wellhead component and a second portion configured to be coupled to a second passageway formed in a body that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead component. An actuator of the second portion is configured to drive a valve member of the first portion into an open position to enable fluid flow across the flow control assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Kirk Paul Guidry
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Publication number: 20200165898Abstract: A system includes a flow control assembly having a first portion configured to be positioned within and coupled to a first passageway formed in a wellhead component and a second portion configured to be coupled to a second passageway formed in a body that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead component. An actuator of the second portion is configured to drive a valve member of the first portion into an open position to enable fluid flow across the flow control assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Kirk Paul Guidry
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Patent number: 10450822Abstract: A system includes a hanger locking assembly configured to lock a hanger within a housing of a wellhead. The hanger locking assembly includes an energizing ring having one or more axially-extending passageways configured to receive and to support one or more control lines. An anti-rotation element extends between the energizing ring and the hanger to block rotational movement of the energizing ring relative to the hanger. A locking ring is in contact with the energizing ring, and axial movement of the energizing ring relative to the hanger drives the locking ring radially to engaged position in which the locking ring extends into a corresponding recess of the housing of the wellhead to block axial movement of the hanger relative to the wellhead.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Sebastien Noel Albert Bories, Patrice Paul Louis Couren, Brandon Blake Shirley, Si Hui Koh, Haw Keat Lim
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Publication number: 20190309597Abstract: A technique facilitates performance of well operations. According to an embodiment, the technique employs a modular assembly configured for coupling with a wellhead assembly. The modular assembly may have a production subassembly and a fracturing subassembly. By way of example, the production subassembly may comprise a connection block positioned for coupling to the wellhead assembly, a production outlet fluidly connected to the connection block, and a valve between the connection block and the production outlet. Additionally, the fracturing subassembly may be releasably coupled to the production subassembly. According to an embodiment, the fracturing subassembly comprises an inlet for receiving fracturing fluids, an outlet coupled to the connection block, and a bore between the inlet and the outlet for communicating a fracturing fluid to a well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Edward Ganzinotti, III, Pheng Aun Soh, Brandon Blake Shirley, Craig Cotton
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Patent number: 10400545Abstract: A system includes a flow control assembly having a first portion configured to be positioned within and coupled to a first passageway formed in a wellhead component and a second portion configured to be coupled to a second passageway formed in a body that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead component. An actuator of the second portion is configured to drive a valve member of the first portion into an open position to enable fluid flow across the flow control assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Brandon Blake Shirley, Kirk Paul Guidry