Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Menard

Christopher Michael Menard 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: 9790765
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing at least one hub bore of a multi-bore fluid hub associated with a wellhead assembly includes a plug body having a plug bore opening on an outer mating surface. A plug bore extends from a first end of the plug body to the plug bore opening. The plug body is selectively insertable into a hub housing of the multi-bore fluid hub. An insert is in engagement with the outer mating surface and is moveable relative to the plug body between an unengaged position, and an engaged position where the insert seals across one of the hub bores. A stem member is coupled to the plug body and is moveable to selectively rotate the plug body within the multi-bore fluid hub so that the plug bore opening aligns with one of the hub bores and the insert aligns with another of the hub bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Lloyd Ray Cheatham, Ben Calvin Holgate, Travis Kyle McEvoy, Christopher Michael Menard, Christopher Joseph Dibernardo
  • Patent number: 9541219
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a flow passage and a body cavity perpendicular to the flow passage. A bonnet is secured to the valve body. A valve member is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve member blocking the flow passage in the closed position, and allowing flow through the flow passage in the open position. A valve stem is coupled to the valve member. A debris barrier circumscribes the valve stem. The debris barrier comprises a first disk shaped member with a central opening through which the valve stem is inserted, and notches that extend radially from the central opening to define petals with ends that abut the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Bryan William Stockberger, Keith M. Adams, Travis McEvoy, Guy Mitelman, Christopher Michael Menard
  • Publication number: 20160097251
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing at least one hub bore of a multi-bore fluid hub associated with a wellhead assembly includes a plug body having a plug bore opening on an outer mating surface. A plug bore extends from a first end of the plug body to the plug bore opening. The plug body is selectively insertable into a hub housing of the multi-bore fluid hub. An insert is in engagement with the outer mating surface and is moveable relative to the plug body between an unengaged position, and an engaged position where the insert seals across one of the hub bores. A stem member is coupled to the plug body and is moveable to selectively rotate the plug body within the multi-bore fluid hub so that the plug bore opening aligns with one of the hub bores and the insert aligns with another of the hub bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Lloyd Ray Cheatham, Ben Calvin Holgate, Travis Kyle McEvoy, Christopher Michael Menard, Christopher Joseph Dibernardo
  • Publication number: 20150060717
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a flow passage and a body cavity perpendicular to the flow passage. A bonnet is secured to the valve body. A valve member is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve member blocking the flow passage in the closed position, and allowing flow through the flow passage in the open position. A valve stem is coupled to the valve member. A debris barrier circumscribes the valve stem. The debris barrier comprises a first disk shaped member with a central opening through which the valve stem is inserted, and notches that extend radially from the central opening to define petals with ends that abut the valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan William Stockberger, Keith M. Adams, Travis McEvoy, Guy Mitelman, Christopher Michael Menard