Patents by Inventor Brandon Marbach

Brandon Marbach 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).

  • Patent number: 11746602
    Abstract: Systems and methods for testing downhole power cables wherein such systems and methods utilize a mounting bracket having a PEEK insulator extending from a first face of said bracket and at least one flexible lead extending from a second face of said bracket. Such systems and methods may accommodate three such flexible leads that are configured to interface with power cables. A shunting block may be incorporated in a protective cap configured to fit over the PEEK insulator extension from said first face of said bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: POWER FEED-THRU SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS LLC
    Inventors: Roy Kinkaid, Brandon Marbach, James Patrick Payne, Brad Yingst, Leroy Cantu, Michael Colescott
  • Publication number: 20230265731
    Abstract: An improved wellhead electrical connection assembly utilizing upper and lower retention mechanisms to minimize pressure and fluid leakage in the event of a tubing part or other failure. The upper retention mechanism ensures the connection assembly remains within a tubing hanger. The lower retention mechanism provides a secure connection to a downhole cable that can breakaway without damaging or dislodging other components of the assembly during an emergency event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: BRANDON MARBACH, ROY KINKAID, JAMES PATRICK PAYNE, ALBERT GEORGE OLLRE, V
  • Publication number: 20230265721
    Abstract: An improved wellhead electrical connection assembly utilizing upper and lower retention mechanisms to minimize pressure and fluid leakage in the event of a tubing part or other failure. The upper retention mechanism ensures the connection assembly remains within a tubing hanger. The lower retention mechanism provides a secure connection to a downhole cable that can breakaway without damaging or dislodging other components of the assembly during an emergency event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: POWER FEED-THRU SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS LLC
    Inventors: BRANDON MARBACH, ROY KINKAID, JAMES PATRICK PAYNE, ALBERT GEORGE OLLRE, V
  • Publication number: 20230265722
    Abstract: An improved wellhead electrical connection assembly utilizing upper and lower retention mechanisms to minimize pressure and fluid leakage in the event of a tubing part or other failure. The upper retention mechanism ensures the connection assembly remains within a tubing hanger. The lower retention mechanism provides a secure connection to a downhole cable that can breakaway without damaging or dislodging other components of the assembly during an emergency event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: BRANDON MARBACH, ROY KINKAID, JAMES PATRICK PAYNE, ALBERT GEORGE OLLRE, V
  • Publication number: 20230092719
    Abstract: An improved wellhead electrical connection assembly utilizing multiple sealing mechanisms to minimize pressure and fluid leakage without reliance on epoxies or other sealants. The assembly utilizes upper and lower sealing systems to provide protection at both ends of the electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: POWER FEED-THRU SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS LLC
    Inventors: BRANDON MARBACH, ROY KINKAID, PATRICK PAYNE, ALBERT GEORGE OLLRE, V
  • Patent number: 11421500
    Abstract: A pipe diameter reduction lock-down system utilizing movable panels that engage with a tubing hanger upon application of force to an outer radial face of said movable panels. The movable panels are secured to a bowl reducer that is configured to seat the tubing hanger to facilitate engagement of the movable panels to the tubing hanger. Conventional lockscrews are used to apply the necessary force to the movable panels. The movable panels are further coupled to a spring such that they disengage from the tubing hanger when the lockscrews are loosened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Power Feed Thru Systems and Connectors, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Kinkaid, Brandon Marbach
  • Publication number: 20210270091
    Abstract: Systems and methods for testing downhole power cables wherein such systems and methods utilize a mounting bracket having a PEEK insulator extending from a first face of said bracket and at least one flexible lead extending from a second face of said bracket. Such systems and methods may accommodate three such flexible leads that are configured to interface with power cables. A shunting block may be incorporated in a protective cap configured to fit over the PEEK insulator extension from said first face of said bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: ROY KINKAID, BRANDON MARBACH, PATRICK PAYNE, BRAD YINGST, LEROY CANTU, MICHAEL COLESCOTT
  • Patent number: 11070043
    Abstract: Cable splice sleeve assemblies and methods of housing cables. The assemblies may include reversibly engageable segments configured with interlocking ends. When engaged, the segments form a seal that insulates cable terminals disposed within the sleeve assembly. Some assemblies include extensions that may be biased to improve sealing capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: POWER FEED THRU SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Marbach, Roy Kinkaid
  • Publication number: 20210131213
    Abstract: A pipe diameter reduction lock-down system utilizing movable panels that engage with a tubing hanger upon application of force to an outer radial face of said movable panels. The movable panels are secured to a bowl reducer that is configured to seat the tubing hanger to facilitate engagement of the movable panels to the tubing hanger. Conventional lockscrews are used to apply the necessary force to the movable panels. The movable panels are further coupled to a spring such that they disengage from the tubing hanger when the lockscrews are loosened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: ROY KINKAID, BRANDON MARBACH
  • Patent number: 9518675
    Abstract: A manual gate valve operator used in the oil and gas industry. The operator does not allow an increase or decrease in height when manually rotating the hand wheel. Instead, the operator has an internal indicator nut of the position of the valve. The indicator nut is observable electronically or visually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Safoco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Cook, Brandon Marbach
  • Publication number: 20140326338
    Abstract: A manual gate valve operator used in the oil and gas industry. The operator does not allow an increase or decrease in height when manually rotating the hand wheel. Instead, the operator has an internal indicator nut of the position of the valve. The indicator nut is observable electronically or visually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ARRAY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Cook, Brandon Marbach
  • Patent number: 8800584
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic barrel pig launcher with an actuated ball valve and a rotating magazine that contains one or more pigs. The automatic barrel pig launcher comprises a plate bore, bottom plate bore, upper case bore, and throughbore of a ball that, when aligned, provide loading of the pig into the throughbore of the ball. The pig is launched by opening the ball valve. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods of use of the automatic barrel pig launcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Array Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason McNabney, Brandon Marbach