Patents by Inventor Gero Testa

Gero Testa 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: 20260146518
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include improved split flow pumping systems for providing well servicing fluid to a well, and methods of maintenance thereto. For example, the system can include a manifold trailer having a clean split flowline, a dirty split flowline, and a high-pressure manifold line; a plurality of pumping units; and for each pumping unit, a clean flow valve configured to control flow from the clean split flowline to the corresponding pumping unit, a dirty flow valve configured to control flow from the dirty split flowline to the corresponding pumping unit, and a split flow isolation valve. Each pumping unit can be configured to switchably receive low-pressure fluid from the dirty or clean side of the manifold trailer and to provide high-pressure fluid to the high-pressure manifold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Kalyb Beaver, Brad Robert Bull, Gero Testa
  • Patent number: 12584395
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the swapping of pumps can be performed by a user using a protection barrier to isolate the pump location where the pumps will be swapped. In some aspects, one or more of the steps to swap pumps can be performed through automation thereby minimizing danger to a user. In some aspects, the pump being located at the pump system can be primed and pressure tested prior to be located to improve the time to enable the pump for pumping operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman
  • Patent number: 12503934
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the pumps can be arranged around a central open area where the manifold pipes are located on the outside perimeter. This arrangement allows for a pump moving apparatus to remove and locate pumps at various positions around the perimeter while minimizing movement and minimizing the time the pump moving apparatus spends off of matting. The pump moving apparatus can be shielded with a protective barrier to protect the equipment or user from discharges from other pumps that are under high pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman, Frank Kresse
  • Publication number: 20250257642
    Abstract: A secondary barrier is used adjacent a pump of a pumping unit that is in fluid communication with a wellbore services manifold system having a ballistic barrier. The secondary barrier includes a first portion configured to be disposed in proximity to a fluid end of the pump and configured to be disposed between the fluid end of the pump and a power end of an adjacent pumping unit pump, and a second portion configured to face the ballistic barrier and the wellbore services manifold system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Brad Bull, Gero Testa, Shaun Kyle Pyka
  • Patent number: 12312928
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for providing maintenance to a pump of a pumping unit in situ within a red zone of a pressurized wellbore services system. Ballistic barriers may be disposed between the pumping unit and the pressurized wellbore services manifold, and the pump may be remotely isolated from fluid communication with the wellbore services manifold and depressurized. Additionally, a secondary barrier, for example on a shielded work platform, may further protect workers, allowing for safe and efficient maintenance of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Gero Testa, Shaun Kyle Pyka
  • Publication number: 20240401452
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for providing maintenance to a pump of a pumping unit in situ within a red zone of a pressurized wellbore services system. Ballistic barriers may be disposed between the pumping unit and the pressurized wellbore services manifold, and the pump may be remotely isolated from fluid communication with the wellbore services manifold and depressurized. Additionally, a secondary barrier, for example on a shielded work platform, may further protect workers, allowing for safe and efficient maintenance of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Gero Testa, Shaun Kyle Pyka
  • Publication number: 20240368973
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the swapping of pumps can be performed by a user using a protection barrier to isolate the pump location where the pumps will be swapped. In some aspects, one or more of the steps to swap pumps can be performed through automation thereby minimizing danger to a user. In some aspects, the pump being located at the pump system can be primed and pressure tested prior to be located to improve the time to enable the pump for pumping operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman
  • Patent number: 12055025
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the swapping of pumps can be performed by a user using a protection barrier to isolate the pump location where the pumps will be swapped. In some aspects, one or more of the steps to swap pumps can be performed through automation thereby minimizing danger to a user. In some aspects, the pump being located at the pump system can be primed and pressure tested prior to be located to improve the time to enable the pump for pumping operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman
  • Publication number: 20230279758
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the swapping of pumps can be performed by a user using a protection barrier to isolate the pump location where the pumps will be swapped. In some aspects, one or more of the steps to swap pumps can be performed through automation thereby minimizing danger to a user. In some aspects, the pump being located at the pump system can be primed and pressure tested prior to be located to improve the time to enable the pump for pumping operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman
  • Publication number: 20230279759
    Abstract: The disclosure presents systems and methods for hot swapping pumps at a wellsite while minimizing the impact to the pumping operations. As one pump is swapped out, such as for maintenance, the remaining pumps in the set of pumps at the wellsite can continue pumping operations. In some aspects, the pumps can be arranged around a central open area where the manifold pipes are located on the outside perimeter. This arrangement allows for a pump moving apparatus to remove and locate pumps at various positions around the perimeter while minimizing movement and minimizing the time the pump moving apparatus spends off of matting. The pump moving apparatus can be shielded with a protective barrier to protect the equipment or user from discharges from other pumps that are under high pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Robert Bull, Timothy Holiman Hunter, Kurt Harpold, Gero Testa, Andrew Silas Clyburn, Brandon Ellis, Russell Ray Lockman, Frank Kresse