Patents by Inventor Chance Ray Mullins
Chance Ray Mullins 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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Publication number: 20240125309Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a first housing bore and a second housing bore offset axially from the first housing bore. A plate is fastened to the housing. The plate has a first plate bore axially aligned with the first housing bore and a second plate bore axially aligned with the second housing bore. A first removable valve cover closes the first housing bore and a second removable valve cover closes the second housing bore. A first retainer engages the first plate bore and abuts the first removable valve cover and a second retainer engages the second plate bore and abuts the second removable valve cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Konner Casey Kay
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Patent number: 11920684Abstract: A valve seat for use within a hydraulic fracturing pump includes a first portion including a strike face for interacting with a reciprocating component associated with the valve seat. The valve seat also includes a second portion having a recess to receive at least a portion of the first portion, the first portion being coupled to the second portion using a hybrid joining method that includes both a mechanical fastener to secure the first portion to the second portion and a joining process to secure the first portion to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: 11891988Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a first housing bore and a second housing bore offset axially from the first housing bore. A plate is fastened to the housing. The plate has a first plate bore axially aligned with the first housing bore and a second plate bore axially aligned with the second housing bore. A first removable valve cover closes the first housing bore and a second removable valve cover closes the second housing bore. A first retainer engages the first plate bore and abuts the first removable valve cover and a second retainer engages the second plate bore and abuts the second removable valve cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Konner Casey Kay
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Publication number: 20230407864Abstract: A valve member for a spring-loaded valve assembly includes a top portion having a spring retaining recess, the spring retaining recess extending into the top portion to form a void space, the void space to receive at least one coil of a spring, the spring retaining recess having a recess diameter that is smaller than a top portion diameter, wherein the recess diameter is larger than a rest diameter of a spring base including the coil, the spring retaining recess blocking expansion of the at least one coil when the spring is compressed. The valve member also includes a bottom portion coupled to the top portion. The valve member further includes a sealing element positioned axially below a shoulder of the top portion and legs coupled to the bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Akhil Alex, Chance Ray Mullins, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Seth Sprowls
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Patent number: 11761441Abstract: A valve member for a spring-loaded valve assembly includes a top portion having a spring retaining recess, the spring retaining recess extending into the top portion to form a void space, the void space to receive at least one coil of a spring, the spring retaining recess having a recess diameter that is smaller than a top portion diameter, wherein the recess diameter is larger than a rest diameter of a spring base including the coil, the spring retaining recess blocking expansion of the at least one coil when the spring is compressed. The valve member also includes a bottom portion coupled to the top portion. The valve member further includes a sealing element positioned axially below a shoulder of the top portion and legs coupled to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Akhil Alex, Chance Ray Mullins, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Seth Sprowls
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Publication number: 20220403839Abstract: A packing assembly includes a packing sleeve having a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein a first sleeve portion outer diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion outer diameter and a first sleeve portion inner diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion inner diameter. The packing assembly also includes a groove formed in the second sleeve portion outer diameter. The packing assembly further includes a shoulder formed at a transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly includes a shelf formed at the transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly also includes a plurality of packing components arranged within the first sleeve portion inner diameter, at least a portion of the plurality of packing components engaging the shelf. The packing assembly further includes a seal positioned within the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Jason David Smith, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Publication number: 20220390055Abstract: A fluid end includes a housing having a bore extending toward a cavity and a wear sleeve positioned within the bore. The fluid end also includes a plunger positioned within a plunger bore extending through the wear sleeve, the plunger reciprocating within the plunger bore. The fluid end further includes a wear sleeve retainer coupled to the housing and positioned to block axial movement of the wear sleeve, the wear sleeve retainer having external threads along a body that engage internal threads formed in the housing. The fluid end also includes an anti-rotation system, coupled to the housing, the anti-rotation system engaging the wear sleeve retainer to block rotation of the wear sleeve retainer in at least one direction. The fluid end further includes a packing nut coupled to the wear sleeve retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Akhil Alex, Ben Berryhill, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg
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Publication number: 20220364645Abstract: A stuffing box assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a first stuffing box member having a first plunger bore configured to receive a plunger of the hydraulic fluid pump and a plurality of seals. The first stuffing box member further comprises a first bore spaced apart from the plunger bore. A second stuffing box member has a threaded stuffing nut bore configured to receive a stuffing nut of the hydraulic fluid pump. The second stuffing box member further comprises a second bore spaced apart from the stuffing nut bore. A fastener is configured to extend through the first and second bores to secure the first stuffing box member to the second stuffing box member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers
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Publication number: 20220349472Abstract: A system includes a fluid end having a fluid end face and a recess extending toward a base. The system also includes a pressure ring extending from the fluid end face, the pressure ring having a pressure ring bore diameter larger than a fluid end bore diameter. The system further includes an adjacent ring coupled to the fluid end, the pressure ring positioned between the adjacent ring and the base, wherein at least one fastener extends through an aperture of the adjacent ring to couple the adjacent ring to the fluid end. The system includes packing material positioned within at least a portion of the pressure ring bore, the packing material positioned such that axial movement toward the fluid end is blocked by the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Akhil Alex
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Patent number: 11454321Abstract: A stuffing box assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a first stuffing box member having a first plunger bore configured to receive a plunger of the hydraulic fluid pump and a plurality of seals. The first stuffing box member further comprises a first bore spaced apart from the plunger bore. A second stuffing box member has a threaded stuffing nut bore configured to receive a stuffing nut of the hydraulic fluid pump. The second stuffing box member further comprises a second bore spaced apart from the stuffing nut bore. A fastener is configured to extend through the first and second bores to secure the first stuffing box member to the second stuffing box member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers
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Patent number: 11441683Abstract: A stuffing box assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a stuffing box unit having a plunger bore configured to receive a plunger of the hydraulic fluid pump and a plurality of seals. The plunger bore extends from a first axial end of the stuffing box unit to a second axial end of the stuffing box unit. The plunger bore includes a first portion configured to receive the plurality of seals and a second portion extending between the first portion and the second axial end. The stuffing box assembly further includes a sensor coupled to the stuffing box unit and configured to determine a fluid pressure within the second portion of the stuffing box unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers, Evan Gregory Mackay
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Patent number: 11434900Abstract: A valve member for a spring-loaded valve assembly includes a top portion having a spring retaining recess, the spring retaining recess extending into the top portion to form a void space, the void space to receive at least one coil of a spring, the spring retaining recess having a recess diameter that is smaller than a top portion diameter, wherein the recess diameter is larger than a rest diameter of a spring base including the coil, the spring retaining recess blocking expansion of the at least one coil when the spring is compressed. The valve member also includes a bottom portion coupled to the top portion. The valve member further includes a sealing element positioned axially below a shoulder of the top portion and legs coupled to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Akhil Alex, Chance Ray Mullins, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Seth Sprowls
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Patent number: 11421679Abstract: A packing assembly includes a packing sleeve having a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein a first sleeve portion outer diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion outer diameter and a first sleeve portion inner diameter is larger than a second sleeve portion inner diameter. The packing assembly also includes a groove formed in the second sleeve portion outer diameter. The packing assembly further includes a shoulder formed at a transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly includes a shelf formed at the transition between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion. The packing assembly also includes a plurality of packing components arranged within the first sleeve portion inner diameter, at least a portion of the plurality of packing components engaging the shelf. The packing assembly further includes a seal positioned within the groove.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Jason David Smith, Steven Zachary Newberg, Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: 11391374Abstract: A system includes a pressure ring positioned to abut a fluid end face, the pressure ring having a pressure ring bore with a diameter larger than a fluid end bore diameter. The system also includes an adjacent ring coupled to a fluid end, the pressure ring positioned between the adjacent ring and the fluid end face. The system further includes a face seal positioned at an interface of the pressure ring and the fluid end face, the face seal containing pressurized fluid associated with the fluid end. The system also includes packing material positioned within at least a portion of the pressure ring bore.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Aric Martin Gillispie
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Patent number: 11359739Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a bore, a removable valve cover closing the bore, and a retainer engaging the bore. The retainer includes a set screw bore that extends from a first side of the retainer to a second side of the retainer, opposite the first side. The fluid end assembly further includes a set screw. The set screw is threaded into the set screw bore from the first side of the retainer. The set screw is not removable from the second side of the retainer. The first side of the retainer is positioned adjacent to the valve cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: GD ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert James Dyer, Chance Ray Mullins, Peter Ross Ehlers
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Publication number: 20220034402Abstract: A sealing assembly for a pump includes a header ring having a tapered radially outer surface and a sloped radially inner surface. The assembly also includes a first seal configured to couple to the header ring, the first seal having a groove that receives a bead extending from the header ring. The assembly further includes a second seal axially aligned with the first seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Mahdi Kiani, Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Publication number: 20210404453Abstract: A fluid end assembly of a hydraulic fluid pump includes a housing having a first housing bore and a second housing bore offset axially from the first housing bore. A plate is fastened to the housing. The plate has a first plate bore axially aligned with the first housing bore and a second plate bore axially aligned with the second housing bore. A first removable valve cover closes the first housing bore and a second removable valve cover closes the second housing bore. A first retainer engages the first plate bore and abuts the first removable valve cover and a second retainer engages the second plate bore and abuts the second removable valve cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Chance Ray Mullins, Konner Casey Kay
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Patent number: D980876Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: D986928Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins
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Patent number: D997992Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason David Smith, Chance Ray Mullins