Patents by Inventor Emanuel Kulhanek

Emanuel Kulhanek 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: 8056639
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Patent number: 7383879
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: C-Tech Oilwell Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, Mark D. Widney
  • Publication number: 20080017388
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, Mark Widney
  • Patent number: 7318482
    Abstract: A continuous well string injection unit and balancing system, in which the continuous well string injection unit is suspended using a sling connected to a pair of suspension points. The balancing system comprises a length-adjustable member connected to the rod injector at a third suspension point, and a controller for adjusting the length of the length-adjustable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: C-Tech Oilwell Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Publication number: 20060266528
    Abstract: A continuous well string injection unit and balancing system, in which the continuous well string injection unit is suspended using a sling connected to a pair of suspension points. The balancing system comprises a length-adjustable member connected to the rod injector at a third suspension point, and a controller for adjusting the length of the length-adjustable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Patent number: 7032676
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: C-Tech Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, Mark D. Widney
  • Publication number: 20060076148
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, Mark Widney
  • Publication number: 20040020658
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, Mark D. Widney
  • Patent number: 6575241
    Abstract: A device for moving a tool lengthwise in a passageway such as a pipe or oil well hole, with a power or signal conduit connected between the tool and outside of the passageway, consists of a solid rod with a groove along the rod's length, the groove extending inwards from the rod outer surface. The conduit is installed in the groove. The device can also be used to rotate the tool in the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: C-Tech Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Widney, Richard L. Dedels, Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Publication number: 20030034162
    Abstract: A continuous feed injection unit used for example for injection and removal of continuous well string from wells operates in a dual speed configuration. The unit comprises a first hydraulic motor, a second hydraulic motor, cooperating continuous well string gripping chains connected to be driven by the first and second hydraulic motors, a hydraulic power supply connected to provide pressurized fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors and a control system for the hydraulic power supply. The control system for the hydraulic power supply has a motor speed control valve with at least a first and second operating configuration, the first operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in parallel and the second operating configuration providing power fluid to the first and second hydraulic motors in series. The hydraulic power supply may be a conventional power tong hydraulic supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Publication number: 20020066575
    Abstract: A device for moving a tool lengthwise in a passageway such as a pipe or oil well hole, with a power or signal conduit connected between the tool and outside of the passageway, consists of a solid rod with a groove along the rod's length, the groove extending inwards from the rod outer surface. The conduit is installed in the groove. The device can also be used to rotate the tool in the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Scott W. Widney, Richard L. Dedels, Emanuel Kulhanek
  • Patent number: 4372379
    Abstract: The drive assembly is used in connection with a well assembly. The well assembly comprises a tubing string having a rod string positioned therein. In accordance with the invention, a box frame is connected to the upper end of the tubing. A rotatable spindle or rotor is mounted on the frame above the upper end of the tubing. The rotor defines an axial bore. The polish rod of the rod string extends through the rotor bore. A polish rod clamp seats in a key seat in the rotor and grips the polish rod. The clamp functions to drivably interconnect the rotor and rod string and to suspend the rod string from the rotor and thus the wellhead. Means are provided to rotate the rotor. A stuffing box is mounted on the tubing end within the confines of the frame, to provide a seal around the rod string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: Corod Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Emanuel Kulhanek, John Aboussafy