Patents by Inventor Christopher Mark Koch

Christopher Mark Koch 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: 12534993
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Scout Surface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20250377058
    Abstract: A coupling for forming a fluid-tight connection between a first device and a second device includes a male connection member having a central axis and a radially outer surface. In addition, the coupling includes a female connection member having a central axis coaxially aligned with the central axis of the male connection member, a radially inner surface, and a radially outer surface. The female connection member includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced holes extending radially from the radially outer surface of the female connection member to the radially inner surface of the female connection member. The male connection member is slidingly disposed in the female connection member. Further, the coupling includes a locking assembly configured to secure the female connection member to the male connection member. The locking assembly includes an annular locking ring disposed about the female connection member and the male connection member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: Scope Technology and Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Koch, Samuel Montemayor, Michael James Cornelssen
  • Publication number: 20250305372
    Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly includes a first wellbore casing positioned above-ground. The first wellbore casing is configured to receive fluid from a fluid supply system and to provide the fluid to a well assembly. The fluid transfer assembly also includes a second wellbore casing positioned above-ground. The second wellbore casing is configured to receive the fluid from the fluid supply system and to provide the fluid to the well assembly. In addition, the fluid transfer assembly includes a connection assembly coupling the first wellbore casing and the second wellbore casing. The first wellbore casing and the second wellbore casing are configured to be disposed within a wellbore to facilitate fluid flow through the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas George Roesner, David Lane Evans, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20250146396
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20250075813
    Abstract: A check valve includes a housing having an upstream end and a downstream end. The housing includes a throughbore extending from the upstream end to the downstream end, an outer surface extending from the upstream end to the downstream end, and an access port extending from the outer surface to the throughbore. The access port includes an internal annular shoulder and one or more recesses extending into the internal annular shoulder. In addition, the check valve includes a valve seat disposed in the throughbore of the housing. Further, the check valve includes a check valve assembly at least partially disposed in the access port. The check valve assembly includes a flapper extending into the throughbore and configured to pivot relative to the valve seat between an open position spaced apart from the valve seat and a closed position engaging the valve seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch, Tony Cordova
  • Patent number: 12228024
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Scout Surface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20250034976
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method include connecting an inner end of a base of a fluid coupling assembly to an outer surface of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system. The base includes an outer end opposite the inner end and a through-passage extending from the outer end to the inner end. In addition, the method includes inserting a coupling adapter into the through-passage from the outer end to compress the coupling adapter into the through-passage and to position a connection device of the coupling adapter outside of the through-passage at the outer end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Patent number: 12146399
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method include connecting an inner end of a base of a fluid coupling assembly to an outer surface of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system. The base includes an outer end opposite the inner end and a through-passage extending from the outer end to the inner end. In addition, the method includes inserting a coupling adapter into the through-passage from the outer end to compress the coupling adapter into the through-passage and to position a connection device of the coupling adapter outside of the through-passage at the outer end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Scout Surface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20240344439
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20240337178
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method include connecting an inner end of a base of a fluid coupling assembly to an outer surface of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system. The base includes an outer end opposite the inner end and a through-passage extending from the outer end to the inner end. In addition, the method includes inserting a coupling adapter into the through-passage from the outer end to compress the coupling adapter into the through-passage and to position a connection device of the coupling adapter outside of the through-passage at the outer end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Patent number: 12091955
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method include connecting an inner end of a base of a fluid coupling assembly to an outer surface of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system. The base includes an outer end opposite the inner end and a through-passage extending from the outer end to the inner end. In addition, the method includes inserting a coupling adapter into the through-passage from the outer end to compress the coupling adapter into the through-passage and to position a connection device of the coupling adapter outside of the through-passage at the outer end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Scout Surface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Patent number: 12044113
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Scout Surface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20240209721
    Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch
  • Publication number: 20240209720
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method include connecting an inner end of a base of a fluid coupling assembly to an outer surface of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system. The base includes an outer end opposite the inner end and a through-passage extending from the outer end to the inner end. In addition, the method includes inserting a coupling adapter into the through-passage from the outer end to compress the coupling adapter into the through-passage and to position a connection device of the coupling adapter outside of the through-passage at the outer end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Michael James Cornelssen, Christopher Mark Koch