Patents by Inventor David L. Gilmore

David L. Gilmore 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: 10400552
    Abstract: A connector for receiving flow therethrough includes a body with a seat including a keyed groove, a stab including a key, and a locking member to retain the key within the keyed groove of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Gilmore
  • Patent number: 10294746
    Abstract: A system including a modular riser gas handling system configured to couple to and be disposed vertically below a telescoping joint, wherein the modular riser gas handling system includes a diverter assembly configured to couple to and divert a flow of material into and out of a riser, and an annular blow out preventer (BOP) assembly configured to couple to the diverter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, Terry Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 10087687
    Abstract: A seal sub system for the connection of fluid lines, including first and second fluid lines, each including a terminal end with an inner diameter. A seal sub includes an inner channel and first and second pin ends, one pin end removably insertable in the fluid line terminal end with the other pin end extending from the fluid line terminal end. A seal forms a seal between the seal sub and the inner diameter of the first fluid line terminal end. The extending pin end is configured to be inserted into the terminal end of the second fluid line to establish a sealed fluid connection between the first and second fluid lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, Stephen J. Walker
  • Publication number: 20180238149
    Abstract: A connector for receiving flow therethrough includes a body with a seat including a keyed groove, a stab including a key, and a locking member to retain the key within the keyed groove of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: David L. Gilmore
  • Patent number: 9976393
    Abstract: A subsea mineral extraction system including a subsea riser system comprises a rotary table positioned within a drilling rig, an operational joint configured to connect to and alter flow through the subsea riser system, in which the operational joint passes through the rotary table. An annular blowout preventer joint for the subsea mineral extraction system is passable through the rotary table of the subsea mineral extraction system, and a diverter joint for the subsea mineral extraction system is passable through the rotary table of the subsea mineral extraction system. Further, a connector for receiving flow therethrough includes a body with a seat including a keyed groove, a stab including a key, and a locking member to retain the key within the keyed groove of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: David L. Gilmore
  • Patent number: 9963950
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a multi-function tool that includes a positioning assembly configured to move with a first degree of freedom of rotation, a second degree of freedom of axial movement in a first direction, and a third degree of freedom of axial movement in a second direction crosswise to the first direction, a cutting tool configured to selectively couple to the positioning assembly, and a measurement tool configured to selectively couple to the positioning assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Patent number: 9896890
    Abstract: A gooseneck conduit system for use with a telescoping joint of a subsea riser. In one embodiment, a riser telescoping joint includes a tube and a gooseneck conduit assembly affixed to the tube. The gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit extending radially from the tube, and a tenon projecting from a rear face of the gooseneck conduit. The width of the tenon increases with distance from the rear face. The riser telescoping joint also includes a mortise channel extending along the length of the tube. The mortise channel is interlocks with the tenon and laterally secures the gooseneck conduit assembly to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Patent number: 9765587
    Abstract: An integrated assembly for a mineral extraction system includes an annular blow out preventer (BOP) portion that includes a BOP body coupled to a first portion of an one-piece body, where the annular BOP portion is configured to seal an outer drill string of the mineral extraction system, a diverter portion formed at least partially by a second portion of the one-piece body, where the diverter portion comprises one or more openings, and a rotating control unit (RCU) assembly portion comprising a third portion of the one-piece body coupled to a rotation enabled portion, where the RCU assembly portion is configured to divert drilling fluid through the one or more openings of the diverter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce A. Boulanger, Terry Jason Smith, David L. Gilmore, Babak Bob Arefi
  • Patent number: 9725978
    Abstract: A packer assembly for dynamically sealing against an inner tubular of a telescoping joint including axially activated packers. The assembly includes an inner housing positionable about the inner tubular of the telescoping joint, the inner housing assembly comprising a packer configured to dynamically seal against the inner tubular of the telescoping joint, and an outer housing assembly positionable about the inner tubular of the telescoping joint and axially below the inner tubular housing, the outer housing comprising a packer configured to dynamically seal against the inner tubular of the telescoping joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, Brenton J. Greska
  • Publication number: 20170145768
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a multi-function tool that includes a positioning assembly configured to move with a first degree of freedom of rotation, a second degree of freedom of axial movement in a first direction, and a third degree of freedom of axial movement in a second direction crosswise to the first direction, a cutting tool configured to selectively couple to the positioning assembly, and a measurement tool configured to selectively couple to the positioning assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Publication number: 20170067295
    Abstract: A system including a modular riser gas handling system configured to couple to and be disposed vertically below a telescoping joint, wherein the modular riser gas handling system includes a diverter assembly configured to couple to and divert a flow of material into and out of a riser, and an annular blow out preventer (BOP) assembly configured to couple to the diverter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, Terry Jason Smith, Martin Tindle, Brian Patrick Garrett, Nicholas Blake Scholz
  • Publication number: 20160230492
    Abstract: An integrated assembly for a mineral extraction system includes an annular blow out preventer (BOP) portion that includes a BOP body coupled to a first portion of an one-piece body, where the annular BOP portion is configured to seal an outer drill string of the mineral extraction system, a diverter portion formed at least partially by a second portion of the one-piece body, where the diverter portion comprises one or more openings, and a rotating control unit (RCU) assembly portion comprising a third portion of the one-piece body coupled to a rotation enabled portion, where the RCU assembly portion is configured to divert drilling fluid through the one or more openings of the diverter portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce A. Boulanger, Terry Jason Smith, David L. Gilmore
  • Publication number: 20160222739
    Abstract: A gooseneck conduit system for use with a telescoping joint of a subsea riser. In one embodiment, a riser telescoping joint includes a tube and a gooseneck conduit assembly affixed to the tube. The gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit extending radially from the tube, and a tenon projecting from a rear face of the gooseneck conduit. The width of the tenon increases with distance from the rear face. The riser telescoping joint also includes a mortise channel extending along the length of the tube. The mortise channel is interlocks with the tenon and laterally secures the gooseneck conduit assembly to the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Patent number: 9404320
    Abstract: A hang-off assembly for supporting a riser string from an off-shore drilling rig. The hang-off assembly includes a housing with a passage through the housing and an open section allowing access to the entire length of the passage from outside the housing. The assembly also includes a gate member movable relative to the housing from an open position to a closed position, the gate member preventing access to the passage through the open section when in the closed position. A motor moves the gate member between the open and closed positions. An adapter attachable to the riser string includes a profile landable in the housing to support the riser string when connected to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Publication number: 20160186515
    Abstract: A packer assembly for dynamically sealing against an inner tubular of a telescoping joint including axially activated packers. The assembly includes an inner housing positionable about the inner tubular of the telescoping joint, the inner housing assembly comprising a packer configured to dynamically seal against the inner tubular of the telescoping joint, and an outer housing assembly positionable about the inner tubular of the telescoping joint and axially below the inner tubular housing, the outer housing comprising a packer configured to dynamically seal against the inner tubular of the telescoping joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, Brenton J. Greska
  • Patent number: 9328569
    Abstract: A gooseneck conduit system for use with a telescoping joint of a subsea riser. In one embodiment, a riser telescoping joint includes a tube and a gooseneck conduit assembly affixed to the tube. The gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit extending radially from the tube, and a tenon projecting from a rear face of the gooseneck conduit. The width of the tenon increases with distance from the rear face. The riser telescoping joint also includes a mortise channel extending along the length of the tube. The mortise channel is interlocks with the tenon and laterally secures the gooseneck conduit assembly to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Publication number: 20150345233
    Abstract: A hang-off assembly for supporting a riser string from an off-shore drilling rig. The hang-off assembly includes a housing with a passage through the housing and an open section allowing access to the entire length of the passage from outside the housing. The assembly also includes a gate member movable relative to the housing from an open position to a closed position, the gate member preventing access to the passage through the open section when in the closed position. A motor moves the gate member between the open and closed positions. An adapter attachable to the riser string includes a profile landable in the housing to support the riser string when connected to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Patent number: 9109404
    Abstract: A hang-off assembly for supporting a riser string from an off-shore drilling rig. The hang-off assembly includes a housing with a passage through the housing and an open section allowing access to the entire length of the passage from outside the housing. The assembly also includes a gate member movable relative to the housing from an open position to a closed position, the gate member preventing access to the passage through the open section when in the closed position. A motor moves the gate member between the open and closed positions. An adapter attachable to the riser string includes a profile landable in the housing to support the riser string when connected to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Patent number: 9068402
    Abstract: A fluid recovery system is provided. In one embodiment, the fluid recovery system includes a telescoping joint of a marine riser having an inner barrel and an outer barrel configured to extend and retract with respect to one another when installed as part of the marine riser. A drip pan is coupled to the outer barrel to enable the drip pan to catch fluid, such as drilling mud, leaking from the telescoping joint between the inner barrel and the outer barrel. In this embodiment, the fluid recovery system also includes a pump and a return conduit that are coupled to enable the pump to pump caught fluid from the drip pan back into the telescoping joint via the return conduit. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Roger D. Boisjolie, Paul L. Tasson, David L. Gilmore, William F. Puccio
  • Publication number: 20150096759
    Abstract: A subsea mineral extraction system including a subsea riser system comprises a rotary table positioned within a drilling rig, an operational joint configured to connect to and alter flow through the subsea riser system, in which the operational joint passes through the rotary table. An annular blowout preventer joint for the subsea mineral extraction system is passable through the rotary table of the subsea mineral extraction system, and a diverter joint for the subsea mineral extraction system is passable through the rotary table of the subsea mineral extraction system. Further, a connector for receiving flow therethrough includes a body with a seat including a keyed groove, a stab including a key, and a locking member to retain the key within the keyed groove of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: David L. Gilmore