Patents by Inventor Gerald George

Gerald George 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: 11608710
    Abstract: A choke can include a variable flow restrictor, external ports in communication with a flow passage respectively upstream and downstream of the flow restrictor, and sensor(s) in communication with the external ports. A method can include flowing a well fluid through a flow passage in a body of a choke including a variable flow restrictor, measuring a pressure differential between external ports in communication with respective upstream and downstream sides of the flow restrictor, and operating the flow restrictor, thereby varying a restriction to the flow through the flow passage, in response to the measured pressure differential. A well system can include a well fluid pump, a flow choke including a variable flow restrictor operable by an actuator that includes a displaceable stem and a stem seal that isolates the actuator from the well fluid in the flow choke, and a control system that operates the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Gray, Gerald George
  • Publication number: 20200399983
    Abstract: A choke can include a variable flow restrictor, external ports in communication with a flow passage respectively upstream and downstream of the flow restrictor, and sensor(s) in communication with the external ports. A method can include flowing a well fluid through a flow passage in a body of a choke including a variable flow restrictor, measuring a pressure differential between external ports in communication with respective upstream and downstream sides of the flow restrictor, and operating the flow restrictor, thereby varying a restriction to the flow through the flow passage, in response to the measured pressure differential. A well system can include a well fluid pump, a flow choke including a variable flow restrictor operable by an actuator that includes a displaceable stem and a stem seal that isolates the actuator from the well fluid in the flow choke, and a control system that operates the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin L. GRAY, Gerald GEORGE
  • Patent number: 10801303
    Abstract: A choke can include a variable flow restrictor, external ports in communication with a flow passage respectively upstream and downstream of the flow restrictor, and sensor(s) in communication with the external ports. A method can include flowing a well fluid through a flow passage in a body of a choke including a variable flow restrictor, measuring a pressure differential between external ports in communication with respective upstream and downstream sides of the flow restrictor, and operating the flow restrictor, thereby varying a restriction to the flow through the flow passage, in response to the measured pressure differential. A well system can include a well fluid pump, a flow choke including a variable flow restrictor operable by an actuator that includes a displaceable stem and a stem seal that isolates the actuator from the well fluid in the flow choke, and a control system that operates the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Gray, Gerald George
  • Publication number: 20190106963
    Abstract: A choke can include a variable flow restrictor, external ports in communication with a flow passage respectively upstream and downstream of the flow restrictor, and sensor(s) in communication with the external ports. A method can include flowing a well fluid through a flow passage in a body of a choke including a variable flow restrictor, measuring a pressure differential between external ports in communication with respective upstream and downstream sides of the flow restrictor, and operating the flow restrictor, thereby varying a restriction to the flow through the flow passage, in response to the measured pressure differential. A well system can include a well fluid pump, a flow choke including a variable flow restrictor operable by an actuator that includes a displaceable stem and a stem seal that isolates the actuator from the well fluid in the flow choke, and a control system that operates the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin L. GRAY, Gerald GEORGE
  • Publication number: 20140024480
    Abstract: An apparatus for training an athlete. The apparatus comprises an arm frame having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a wheel unit and the second end contains an engaging pad member, and a support frame attached to the arm frame. The support frame has an upper lateral member in axial alignment with the wheel unit and a leg member, wherein the leg member contains a distal end that is attached to the arm frame and a proximal end that engages the ground. A horn is included on the lateral member and is adapted to receive a weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Gerald George