Patents by Inventor Brian Munk
Brian Munk 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: 11924616Abstract: A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain an access right certificate, the access right certificate comprising an access right identifier, verify the access right certificate, and if the access right certificate is verified, provide an access right according to the access right identifier.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: GN Hearing A/SInventors: Brian Dam Pedersen, Allan Munk Vendelbo
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Publication number: 20240003217Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal for sealing an annular space between a well casing and a wellbore. The seal includes a first end, a second end, and a central seal portion. The central seal portion has a concave shape in a de-energized state which curves towards the centerline of the seal and is capable of flexing radially outward towards surface of the annular space when energized. The central seal portion further includes at least one outer ridge extending outward away from the centerline of the seal and sealingly engages with the outer annular surface when energized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Laura Walker, Keith Adams, Brian Munk, Lauren Valera, Mahesha Udipi
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Publication number: 20230383619Abstract: A system includes a Christmas tree (XT) having at least one valve, the XT being coupled to a wellbore. The system also includes a pressure boundary tool adapted to provide a secondary boundary for the XT. The pressure boundary tool includes a plug body to be positioned against a valve member of the at least one valve; a seal to be energized into a valve body of the at least one valve; and a plate arranged proximate the seal, the plate being moveable between a first position and a second position, the first position energizing the seal and a second position deenergizing the seal. The pressure boundary tool is positioned within the XT on a side of the valve member closer to the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Javier Garcia, Mahesha Udipi, Guy Mitelman, Brian Munk, Keith M. Adams
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Publication number: 20230243227Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal for sealing an annular space between a well casing and a wellbore. The seal includes an inner portion and an outer portion, each portion including a central seal portion. The central seal portion has a concave shape in a de-energized state which curves towards the centerline of the seal and is capable of flexing radially outward towards surface of the annular space when energized. The central seal portion further includes at least one outer ridge extending outward away from the centerline of the seal and sealingly engages with the outer annular surface when energized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Laura Walker, Keith Adams, Brian Munk, Lauren Valera, Guy Mitelman, Samuel Cheng
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Publication number: 20230243232Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal for sealing an annular space between a well casing and a wellbore. The seal includes a first end, a second end, and a central seal portion. The central seal portion has a concave shape in a de-energized state which curves towards the centerline of the seal and is capable of flexing radially outward towards surface of the annular space when energized. The central seal portion further includes at least one outer ridge extending outward away from the centerline of the seal and sealingly engages with the outer annular surface when energized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Laura Walker, Keith Adams, Brian Munk, Lauren Valera, Mahesha Udipi
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Patent number: 10718436Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a valve sleeve for forming at least a portion of a valve flow passage. The valve sleeve includes a seat end having a seat face, the seat end extending at least partially into a chamber of a valve body. The valve sleeve also includes a sleeve portion coupled to the seat end and having a coupling end opposite the seat face, the coupling end comprising a retaining mechanism for removably coupling the valve sleeve to the valve body. The valve sleeve further includes an opening extending along a length of the valve sleeve, the opening forming at least a portion of the valve flow passage and having a generally circular cross section.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LPInventors: Jonathan Keith Powell, Brian Munk, Guy Mitelman, Lloyd Cheatham
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Publication number: 20190264818Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a valve sleeve for forming at least a portion of a valve flow passage. The valve sleeve includes a seat end having a seat face, the seat end extending at least partially into a chamber of a valve body. The valve sleeve also includes a sleeve portion coupled to the seat end and having a coupling end opposite the seat face, the coupling end comprising a retaining mechanism for removably coupling the valve sleeve to the valve body. The valve sleeve further includes an opening extending along a length of the valve sleeve, the opening forming at least a portion of the valve flow passage and having a generally circular cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LPInventors: Jonathan Keith Powell, Brian Munk, Guy Mitelman, Lloyd Cheatham
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Publication number: 20070152441Abstract: A connection system for connecting tubular members to each other includes a rotatable connector sleeve on one of the tubular members. A make-up tool has a curved rack of gear teeth that are engagable with the connector sleeve for causing rotation of the connector sleeve in unison with the rack. The make-up tool includes a power tool having a drive motor that rotates a drive shaft. A pinion gear mounted on the drive shaft engages the teeth of the rack to cause the rack to move in a rotational direction when the drive shaft is rotated. This movement causes the connector sleeve to rotate to make-up or break-out the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Charles Jennings, Brian Munk
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Publication number: 20070063517Abstract: A riser connector uses a box and upset pin connector threadform design having S-shaped load flanks that provide a variable load angles depending on the radial position along the engaged teeth. This design promotes a load path that changes with position along the axial length of the engaged thread, as well as increasing or decreasing external loads on the connector. The connector also varies radial distention of the pin from the box in a manner that is different from one thread to the next. The threadform uses a combination of thread cuts that vary in shape, pitch, and/or thread cone angle to provide load and stab flanks, as well as a load path, that vary from one axial end of the engaged thread to the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Joseph W. Pallini, Brian Munk, Jesse Riha, Rockford Lyle