Patents by Inventor Brian J. Field

Brian J. Field 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: 12041878
    Abstract: An extractor for a sugarcane harvester that chops stalks of sugarcane into billets. The extractor comprises a fan, a leaf shredder, and a hub. The fan comprises fan blades to induce a flow of air to separate leaves from billets. The leaf shredder comprises shredding blades to cut leaves prior to their ejection from the extractor. The hub is rotatably driven about an axis of rotation. The fan blades and the cutting blades are coupled to the hub for rotation together with the hub about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew J. Hansen, Eric P. Richard, Dusk S. Mixon, Todd J. Rodrigue, Guy E. Burch, Brian J. Fields
  • Patent number: 11555381
    Abstract: A method of conveying a production fluid from an offshore subsea well to an offshore vessel includes deploying an inflatable bladder from the offshore vessel, the inflatable bladder including a bladder valve, and fluidly connecting the inflatable bladder to an offloading port positioned at a seafloor, wherein the offloading port includes a port valve and is in fluid communication with one or more subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formations. The method further includes opening the bladder and port valves to discharge the production fluid from the offloading port into the inflatable bladder, and thereby resulting in a substantially filled bladder, closing the bladder and port valves, and fluidly disconnecting the substantially filled bladder from the offloading port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Deborah J. Davis, Sushil K. Mandot, David A. Baker, Zhen Li, Brian J. Fielding
  • Patent number: 11547050
    Abstract: An extractor fan assembly for an extractor of a sugarcane harvester comprises a motor, fan blades, and a clamshell hub. The motor comprises an output that rotates about an axis of rotation. The clamshell hub comprises a base and clamp jaws. The base is coupled to the output for rotation therewith about the axis of rotation. The clamp jaws are positioned angularly about the axis of rotation. Each clamp jaw is fastened to and cooperates with the base to clamp a respective fan blade of the fan blades therebetween to position the fan blades angularly about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Hansen, Dusk S. Mixon, Brian J. Fields, Guy Burch, Eric P. Richard, Todd J. Rodrigue
  • Publication number: 20220243565
    Abstract: A method of conveying a production fluid from an offshore subsea well to an offshore vessel includes deploying an inflatable bladder from the offshore vessel, the inflatable bladder including a bladder valve, and fluidly connecting the inflatable bladder to an offloading port positioned at a seafloor, wherein the offloading port includes a port valve and is in fluid communication with one or more subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formations. The method further includes opening the bladder and port valves to discharge the production fluid from the offloading port into the inflatable bladder, and thereby resulting in a substantially filled bladder, closing the bladder and port valves, and fluidly disconnecting the substantially filled bladder from the offloading port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Deborah J. Davis, Sushil K. Mandot, David A. Baker, Zhen Li, Brian J. Fielding
  • Publication number: 20170136328
    Abstract: An inflatable putting green apparatus includes a putting playfield that is selectively inflated or deflated. The putting playfield is inflated by forcing air into the putting playfield and deflated when the air is released from the putting playfield. The putting playfield includes an upper surface having a well positioned therein for receiving a golf ball. The putting playfield is flexible and is rolled up when the putting playfield is not inflated to allow for easy transportation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Brian J. Field, Robert J. Field
  • Publication number: 20150204156
    Abstract: A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, that includes a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Calvin W. Crossley, Jeffrey W. Jones, Allen P. Allegra, Jonathan Bowman, Lloyd Brown, John Dagleish, Brian J. Fielding, Mitch Guinn, Joe Q. Jin, Wan Cai Kan, Roald T. Lokken, Mario R. Lugo, Peter G. Noble, Matthew J. Obernuefemann, Murray Smith, Paul M. Sommerfield, Charlie Tyrell, Richard Weser, Stephen Wetch
  • Patent number: 9004176
    Abstract: A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Marine Well Containment Company
    Inventors: Calvin W. Crossley, Jeffrey W. Jones, Allen P. Allegra, Jonathan Bowman, Lloyd Brown, John Dagleish, Brian J. Fielding, Mitch Guinn, Joe Q. Jin, Wan Cai Kan, Roald T. Lokken, Mario R. Lugo, Peter G. Noble, Matthew J. Obernuefemann, Murray Smith, Paul M. Sommerfield, Charlie Tyrell, Richard Weser, Stephen Wetch
  • Patent number: 8322434
    Abstract: A Vertical Annular Separation and Pumping System (VASPS) utilizing a outer annulus liquid discharge arrangement to replace a standard pump shroud associated with an electrical submersible pump. The outer annulus liquid discharge arrangement directs produced wellbore liquids around the electrical submersible pump motor to provide a cooling medium to prevent overheating and premature failure of the electrical submersible pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Fielding, Tracy A. Fowler
  • Patent number: 8256270
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for pressure testing one or more sections of a pipeline are provided. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first high pressure seal and a second high pressure seal adapted to isolate a test volume located within a section of the pipeline between the first and second high pressure seals. The apparatus also includes at least one flexible member connecting the first high pressure seal to the second high pressure seal, the at least one flexible member adapted to permit movement of the first high pressure seal relative to the second high pressure seal, allowing the apparatus to travel through a curvature in the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Brian J Fielding, David B Yost
  • Patent number: 8183868
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for a steerable horizontal electric dipole source system for underwater deployment as a moving source in electromagnetic surveying of subsurface regions for hydrocarbons. Position locating sensors (195) are placed near each electrode (26, 27), and means (197, 198) are provided for correcting the electrodes to be at the same elevation with azimuth aligned with the source tow line (11) and the electrode mid-point positioned over the source tow line, based on instantaneous location information from the sensors. The streamer (28) connecting the electrodes may also be monitored for shape by sensors, with corrections made by lateral and vertical control means disclosed herein. The invention can be applied to any marine streamer used in geophysical surveys, including a towed streamer (191) of electromagnetic or seismic receivers (192).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Philip J. Summerfield, Brian J. Fielding, Larry S. Gale
  • Patent number: 8136600
    Abstract: A Vertical Annular Separation and Pumping System (VASPS) utilizing an isolation baffle to replace a standard pump shroud associated with an electrical submersible pump. The isolation baffle may be a one piece plate positioned so as to direct produced wellbore liquids around the electrical submersible pump motor to provide a cooling medium to prevent overheating and early failure of the electrical submersible pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Tracy A. Fowler, Brian J. Fielding
  • Publication number: 20120018165
    Abstract: A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Calvin W. Crossley, Jeffrey W. Jones, Allen P. Allegra, Jonathan Bowman, Lloyd Brown, John Dagleish, Brian J. Fielding, Mitch Guinn, Joe Q. Jin, Wan Cai Kan, Roald T. Lokken, Mario R. Lugo, Peter G. Noble, Matthew J. Obernuefemann, Murray Smith, Paul M. Sommerfield, Charlie Tyrell, Richard Weser, Stephen Wetch
  • Publication number: 20100060286
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for a steerable horizontal electric dipole source system for underwater deployment as a moving source in electromagnetic surveying of subsurface regions for hydrocarbons. Position locating sensors (195) are placed near each electrode (26, 27), and means (197, 198) are provided for correcting the electrodes to be at the same elevation with azimuth aligned with the source tow line (11) and the electrode mid-point positioned over the source tow line, based on instantaneous location information from the sensors. The streamer (28) connecting the electrodes may also be monitored for shape by sensors, with corrections made by lateral and vertical control means disclosed herein. The invention can be applied to any marine streamer used in geophysical surveys, including a towed streamer (191) of electromagnetic or seismic receivers (192).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: EXXON-MOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip J. Summerfield, Brian J. Fielding, Larry S. Gale
  • Publication number: 20090211763
    Abstract: A Vertical Annular Separation and Pumping System (VASPS) utilizing an isolation baffle to replace a standard pump shroud associated with an electrical submersible pump. The isolation baffle may be a one piece plate positioned so as to direct produced wellbore liquids around the electrical submersible pump motor to provide a cooling medium to prevent overheating and early failure of the electrical submersible pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY
    Inventors: Tracy A. Fowler, Brian J. Fielding
  • Publication number: 20090211764
    Abstract: A system for producing hydrocarbon fluids from a subsea formation comprises at least one producing well (1) penetrating the formation (2) for producing hydrocarbon fluids. At least one dummy well (7) is hydraulically connected to the at least one producing well (1) for routing the hydrocarbon fluids from the producing well to the dummy well. At least one pump (8) is disposed in the at least one dummy well. The pump takes suction flow from the dummy well (7) and boosts the flow energy of the discharge flow of hydrocarbon fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Brian J Fielding, Tracy Fowler
  • Publication number: 20090193877
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for pressure testing one or more sections of a pipeline are provided. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first high pressure seal and a second high pressure seal adapted to isolate a test volume located within a section of the pipeline between the first and second high pressure seals. The apparatus also includes at least one flexible member connecting the first high pressure seal to the second high pressure seal, the at least one flexible member adapted to permit movement of the first high pressure seal relative to the second high pressure seal, allowing the apparatus to travel through a curvature in the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Brian J. Fielding, David B. Yost
  • Patent number: 7541996
    Abstract: System and method for maintaining vertical alignment of the electrodes of a dipole antenna as it is towed submerged in water. The system includes a source of vertical tension on the antenna, a towline attachable to a tow vessel at one end and to a negatively buoyant tow body at the other, a source of balancing force to make the net vertical force on the antenna when submerged substantially zero, and at least two tag lines used in specified ways to connect the antenna to the tow body or directly to the towline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Fielding, Xinyou Lu
  • Patent number: 6650246
    Abstract: A system and method of using a blower device to maintain an inflatable carnival attraction at a level of inflation safe for using the inflatable attraction, wherein the blower device operates on electrical energy received from an external source, monitoring the electrical energy, and triggering an alarm if the electrical energy is insufficient for the blower device to maintain the level of inflation safe for using the inflatable attraction, wherein the alarm is of sufficient loudness to be heard by personnel operating the attraction at a location distant from the blower device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Safety Air Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Field, Robert J. Field
  • Publication number: 20030197621
    Abstract: A system and method of using a blower device to maintain an inflatable carnival attraction at a level of inflation safe for using the inflatable attraction, wherein the blower device operates on electrical energy received from an external source, monitoring the electrical energy, and triggering an alarm if the electrical energy is insufficient for the blower device to maintain the level of inflation safe for using the inflatable attraction, wherein the alarm is of sufficient loudness to be heard by personnel operating the attraction at a location distant from the blower device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Brian J. Field, Robert J. Field