Patents by Inventor Brian Sharp

Brian Sharp 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).

  • Publication number: 20250042450
    Abstract: A railroad car moving vehicle comprises a chassis, the chassis including at least two ground wheels and at least two track wheels; a platform moveably mounted on the chassis; a platform lifting apparatus configured to move the platform between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the chassis, the platform lifting apparatus including a platform lifting cylinder operatively coupled between the chassis and the platform; and at least one locking leg, the locking leg positionable between an extended position and a stowed position, the locking leg preventing lowering of the platform when in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Joe RIELLY, Matthew DRUMMOND
  • Publication number: 20240426423
    Abstract: A lubricating system includes a kidney loop. The kidney loop includes a reservoir and a kidney loop pump, the kidney loop pump in fluid connection with the reservoir. The kidney loop also includes a cooler, the cooler in fluid connection with the kidney loop pump and a heater, the heat in fluid connection with the kidney loop pump. Further, the kidney loop includes a kidney loop motor, the kidney loop motor in electrical connection with the kidney loop pump and a control system, the control system in electrical connection with the kidney loop motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, John LUND
  • Publication number: 20240344427
    Abstract: A modular integrated cooling system includes an enclosure, the enclosure including an outlet top opening and two or more inlet face openings. The modular integrated cooling system includes a fan positioned at the outlet top opening. The modular integrated cooling system includes two or more cooling cores positioned within the enclosure, each cooling core positioned at a corresponding inlet face opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Brian SHARP
  • Patent number: 12116024
    Abstract: A railroad car moving vehicle comprises a chassis, the chassis including at least two ground wheels and at least two track wheels; a platform moveably mounted on the chassis; a platform lifting apparatus configured to move the platform between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the chassis, the platform lifting apparatus including a platform lifting cylinder operatively coupled between the chassis and the platform; and at least one locking leg, the locking leg positionable between an extended position and a stowed position, the locking leg preventing lowering of the platform when in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Joe Rielly, Matthew Drummond
  • Patent number: 12060859
    Abstract: A system includes a generator and an enclosure surrounding the generator, the generator having an air intake and an inside surface. The system also includes an air intake housing affixed to the inside surface of the enclosure and fluidly connected to the air intake, the air intake housing terminating in an air intake housing inner plate positioned at inner edge of the air intake housing. The air intake housing inner plate has a plurality of air intake holes. In addition, the system includes a damper, the damper abutting the air intake housing inner plate, the damper having a plurality of damper holes. The damper is adapted to slide along the air intake housing inner plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Jason Robison, Chris Harvell
  • Patent number: 12018728
    Abstract: A vibration isolator mount system includes a base rail; a mounting rail coupled to a piece of equipment, the mounting rail including a mounting bracket; and a vibration isolator. The vibration isolator includes an isolator body. The vibration isolator includes a foundation pin, the foundation pin extending downward from the isolator body and through a base hole formed in the base rail. The foundation pin includes a base plate and a foundation elastomeric body. The foundation elastomeric body may be positioned between the isolator body and the base plate. The vibration isolator includes a stud. The stud may extend upward from the isolator body and through a stud hole formed in the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Chris Harvell
  • Publication number: 20240044226
    Abstract: A modular integrated cooling system includes an enclosure, the enclosure including an outlet top opening and two or more inlet face openings. The modular integrated cooling system includes a fan positioned at the outlet top opening. The modular integrated cooling system includes two or more cooling cores positioned within the enclosure, each cooling core positioned at a corresponding inlet face opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Brian SHARP
  • Publication number: 20240035402
    Abstract: An adaptable fluid heating system includes a reservoir and an inline heating loop. The reservoir holds a fluid such as lubricant oil. The adaptable fluid heating system includes an inline heating loop, the inline heating loop fluidly coupled to the reservoir. The inline heating loop includes a circulation pump and an inline heater. The circulation pump circulates fluid from the reservoir through the inline heater and back into the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Jeff Rother, Rogelio Rios, George Gee, Jeff Smith
  • Publication number: 20230400084
    Abstract: A vibration isolator mount system includes a base rail; a mounting rail coupled to a piece of equipment, the mounting rail including a mounting bracket; and a vibration isolator. The vibration isolator includes an isolator body. The vibration isolator includes a foundation pin, the foundation pin extending downward from the isolator body and through a base hole formed in the base rail. The foundation pin includes a base plate and a foundation elastomeric body. The foundation elastomeric body may be positioned between the isolator body and the base plate. The vibration isolator includes a stud. The stud may extend upward from the isolator body and through a stud hole formed in the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Chris HARVELL
  • Publication number: 20230365065
    Abstract: A trailer-mounted power generation system that includes an enclosure having a roof, sides, end walls, and a floor adapted to be transported by a platform, and a generator positioned within the enclosure, the generator including an engine. The trailer-mounted power generation system also includes a ladder and fall arrest system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Chris HARVELL, Chad JOOST
  • Publication number: 20230296068
    Abstract: A system includes a generator and an enclosure surrounding the generator, the generator having an air intake and an inside surface. The system also includes an air intake housing affixed to the inside surface of the enclosure and fluidly connected to the air intake, the air intake housing terminating in an air intake housing inner plate positioned at inner edge of the air intake housing. The air intake housing inner plate has a plurality of air intake holes. In addition, the system includes a damper, the damper abutting the air intake housing inner plate, the damper having a plurality of damper holes. The damper is adapted to slide along the air intake housing inner plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Jason ROBISON, Chris HARVELL
  • Publication number: 20230291279
    Abstract: A system for cooling a generator includes a generator system. The generator system includes a generator, an enclosure, the enclosure surrounding the generator, and a radiator, wherein the radiator is fluidly connected to the generator. The system also includes a radiator and ventilation fan system. The radiator and ventilation fan system includes a controller. The radiator and ventilation fans system also includes a ventilation fan variable frequency drive (VFD), the ventilation fans VFD in electrical communication with the controller and a ventilation fan in electrical communication with the ventilation fans VFD. In addition, the radiator and ventilation fan system includes radiator fans VFD in electrical communication with the controller and a radiator fan in electrical communication with radiator fans VFD. Further, the system includes temperature sensors, the temperature sensors in electrical communication with the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Eric EVEZIC, Chris HARVELL
  • Patent number: 11753916
    Abstract: An integrated fracking system includes a substructure assembly including one or more frame rails. The integrated fracking system includes a pump subsystem having a frac pump and a motor. The pump subsystem is coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system includes a variable frequency drive, a transformer, and a cooling subsystem, each coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Chad Joost, Chris Harvell, Paul Smith
  • Publication number: 20230259147
    Abstract: A multi-stage gas pressure reduction system includes a first pressure regulator, the first pressure regulator positioned to receive gas at supply pressure from an inlet and to output gas at a first intermediate pressure. The multi-stage gas pressure regulation system includes a second pressure regulator, the second pressure regulator positioned to receive gas at the first intermediate pressure from the first pressure regulator and to output gas at a second intermediate pressure. The multi-stage gas pressure regulations system includes a third pressure regulator, the third pressure regulator positioned to receive gas at the second intermediate pressure from the second pressure regulator and to output gas at a third intermediate pressure to an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Sharp
  • Publication number: 20230258111
    Abstract: A fluid heating pre-start system includes a fluid circuit. The fluid circuit includes a circulating pump, a heat exchanger, and a fluid jacket coupled to a piece of equipment. The pre-start system includes a heater positioned to heat the fluid in the fluid circuit using the heat exchanger. The pre-start system includes a controller positioned to control the operation of the fluid circuit and the heater. The pre-start system may be run until the piece of equipment is preheated to a desired temperature before the piece of equipment is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Brian SHARP, Eric EVEZIC
  • Patent number: 11719230
    Abstract: A well servicing pump system for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a first permanent magnet motor, second permanent magnet motor, and crankshaft. The first and second permanent magnet motors each include a rotor mechanically coupled to or integrated with the crankshaft. The well servicing pump may include gearboxes coupled between the rotors and the crankshaft. The well servicing pump system also includes a fluid section that includes an inlet, a pressurization chamber, and an outlet. The inlet and outlet are fluidly coupled to the pressurization chamber. The well servicing pump also includes a plunger mechanically coupled to the crankshaft, the plunger at least partially positioned within the pressurization chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Filiberto Garcia, Chris Harvell, Chad Joost, Brian Sharp, Paul Smith
  • Publication number: 20230243298
    Abstract: A sound-attenuated power generation system includes an enclosure. The enclosure includes a floor, side walls, end walls, and a roof. The system includes sound damping foam panels mechanically coupled to the interior of at least one of the floor, side walls, end walls, and roof. The enclosure has an intake vent formed in the side wall; an exhaust vent formed in the side wall; and a generator positioned within the enclosure, the generator including an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Harvell, Chad Joost, Brian Sharp, Paul Smith, Eric Evezic
  • Patent number: 11713633
    Abstract: A dry product additive system includes a skid, a hopper, a pickup funnel, a feeder system, a supply pump, and an eductor assembly. The feeder system may be configured to transport product from the hopper to the pickup funnel. The eductor assembly including a suction inlet, a motive inlet, and an outlet. The suction inlet may be coupled to the pickup funnel by a suction hose. The motive inlet may be coupled to the supply pump by a motive fluid hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Smith, Brian Sharp, Mark Payne
  • Publication number: 20230143726
    Abstract: An integrated fracturing system includes a fracturing pump, an electric motor positioned to drive the fracturing pump, a variable frequency drive positioned to provide variable frequency power to the electric motor, a master controller, and a diagnostic sensor. The master controller is positioned to provide energize and speed commands to the VFD. The diagnostic sensor is coupled to the electric motor positioned to measure diagnostic data. The diagnostic sensor is in communication with the master controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Chad Joost, Chris Harvell, Brian Sharp, Paul Smith, Mark Payne
  • Patent number: 11598190
    Abstract: An integrated fracking system may include a substructure assembly including one or more frame rails. The integrated fracking system may include a variable frequency drive (VFD) coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system may include a transformer coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system may include a pump subsystem. The pump subsystem may include a first frac pump, a first motor operatively coupled to the first frac pump, a second frac pump, and a second motor operatively coupled to the second frac pump. The pump subsystem may be coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: STEWART & STEVENSON LLC
    Inventors: Brian Sharp, Chad Joost, Chris Harvell, Paul Smith, Filiberto Garcia, Adam Lambertus, Jeff Smith