Patents by Inventor Craig Cotton

Craig Cotton 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: 20210189822
    Abstract: A wellhead assembly with an external test port for testing a primary seal at an interface of a wellhead and a base. The assembly includes unique architecture with a secondary seal provided adjacent the primary. In this manner, testing of the primary seal from an external location may proceed without concern over a false indication of primary seal failure. That is, for circumstances where a more interior side of the seal fails under pressure testing even though an outer face of the seal might remain in sealing engagement, the secondary seal would ensure that the outer sealing engagement is detected. As a result, a practical manner of testing the wellhead seal from an external location without the need of plugging the wellbore is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Ganzinotti, III, Craig Cotton, Pheng Aun Soh, Juan Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10961799
    Abstract: A technique enables maintenance of sufficient clearance between a wellhead and, for example, a mobile rig. The technique facilitates support of a cable, e.g. an antenna suspension cable, at the wellhead without detrimentally affecting the desired clearance. According to an embodiment, a flange system is used in combination with a cable clamp assembly at a wellhead. The flange system may comprise a flange having a connector portion configured for coupling with the wellhead. The flange also comprises a cylinder portion coupled to the connector portion such that the cylinder portion extends into a corresponding bore of the wellhead. The cable clamp assembly is configured to clamp around and support a cable extending down through the wellhead. The cable clamp assembly is supported within the cylinder portion of the flange such that the cable clamp assembly is at least partially disposed within the wellhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Benny Poedjono, Jose Melguizo, Pheng Aun Soh, Craig Cotton
  • Publication number: 20190352992
    Abstract: A technique enables maintenance of sufficient clearance between a wellhead and, for example, a mobile rig. The technique facilitates support of a cable, e.g. an antenna suspension cable, at the wellhead without detrimentally affecting the desired clearance. According to an embodiment, a flange system is used in combination with a cable clamp assembly at a wellhead. The flange system may comprise a flange having a connector portion configured for coupling with the wellhead. The flange also comprises a cylinder portion coupled to the connector portion such that the cylinder portion extends into a corresponding bore of the wellhead. The cable clamp assembly is configured to clamp around and support a cable extending down through the wellhead. The cable clamp assembly is supported within the cylinder portion of the flange such that the cable clamp assembly is at least partially disposed within the wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Benny Poedjono, Jose Melguizo, Pheng Aun Soh, Craig Cotton
  • Publication number: 20190309597
    Abstract: A technique facilitates performance of well operations. According to an embodiment, the technique employs a modular assembly configured for coupling with a wellhead assembly. The modular assembly may have a production subassembly and a fracturing subassembly. By way of example, the production subassembly may comprise a connection block positioned for coupling to the wellhead assembly, a production outlet fluidly connected to the connection block, and a valve between the connection block and the production outlet. Additionally, the fracturing subassembly may be releasably coupled to the production subassembly. According to an embodiment, the fracturing subassembly comprises an inlet for receiving fracturing fluids, an outlet coupled to the connection block, and a bore between the inlet and the outlet for communicating a fracturing fluid to a well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Ganzinotti, III, Pheng Aun Soh, Brandon Blake Shirley, Craig Cotton
  • Publication number: 20060154654
    Abstract: In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method for the automated answering and holding of a call includes receiving an incoming call directed to a first endpoint from a second endpoint. A detection is made that the first endpoint is communicating with a third endpoint on a previous call. An indication is received from a recipient of the incoming call that the recipient desires the incoming call to be automatically answered and held. The incoming call from the second endpoint is automatically answered without interrupting the previous call, and the incoming call from the second endpoint is placed in a queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Fadi Jabbour, David Lee, Johnny Lee, Craig Cotton