Patents by Inventor Gerrit Kroesen

Gerrit Kroesen 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: 11105174
    Abstract: A blowout preventer (BOP) stack module includes a chassis core having a module frame, wherein the chassis core supports one or more submodules each configured to perform a function of a BOP stack, an underwater vehicle coupling hardware coupled to the chassis core, wherein the underwater vehicle coupling hardware couples with an underwater vehicle configured to transport and selectively couple and uncouple the BOP stack module relative to the BOP stack, and a mechanical connector coupled to the chassis core, wherein the mechanical connector couples to a stack frame of the BOP stack, and at least one port coupled to the chassis core, wherein the at least one port is a fluid port, a hydraulic port, a pneumatic port, an electrical port, or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one port couples with a corresponding port of the BOP stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
  • Patent number: 10900317
    Abstract: A blowout preventer (BOP) stack module includes a chassis core including a module frame, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) coupling hardware coupled to the chassis core, wherein the ROV coupling hardware couples with an ROV configured to transport and selectively couple and uncouple the BOP stack module relative to a BOP stack, a mechanical connector coupled to the chassis core, wherein the mechanical connector couples to a stack frame of the BOP stack, an electrical BOP component coupled to the chassis core, wherein the electrical BOP component performs one or more electrical BOP functions of the BOP stack, and an electrical connector coupled to the chassis core and the electrical BOP component, wherein the electrical couples to a corresponding electrical connector of the BOP stack or an adjacent BOP stack module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
  • Patent number: 10822065
    Abstract: An underwater vehicle is configured to transfer a payload between a first location and a second location at a subsea structure. The underwater vehicle includes a payload support configured to support the payload and a buoyancy control system. The buoyancy control system includes at least one of an exchange weight system configured to receive one or more exchange weights when delivering the payload, a floatation system having one or more floatation devices coupled to the payload, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
  • Publication number: 20190032437
    Abstract: A blowout preventer (BOP) stack module includes a chassis core having a module frame, wherein the chassis core supports one or more submodules each configured to perform a function of a BOP stack, an underwater vehicle coupling hardware coupled to the chassis core, wherein the underwater vehicle coupling hardware couples with an underwater vehicle configured to transport and selectively couple and uncouple the BOP stack module relative to the BOP stack, and a mechanical connector coupled to the chassis core, wherein the mechanical connector couples to a stack frame of the BOP stack, and at least one port coupled to the chassis core, wherein the at least one port is a fluid port, a hydraulic port, a pneumatic port, an electrical port, or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one port couples with a corresponding port of the BOP stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, MAC M. KENNEDY, MICHAEL URDIALES, GERRIT KROESEN
  • Publication number: 20190031308
    Abstract: An underwater vehicle is configured to transfer a payload between a first location and a second location at a subsea structure. The underwater vehicle includes a payload support configured to support the payload and a buoyancy control system. The buoyancy control system includes at least one of an exchange weight system configured to receive one or more exchange weights when delivering the payload, a floatation system having one or more floatation devices coupled to the payload, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, Mac M. Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
  • Publication number: 20190032436
    Abstract: A blowout preventer (BOP) stack module includes a chassis core including a module frame, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) coupling hardware coupled to the chassis core, wherein the ROV coupling hardware couples with an ROV configured to transport and selectively couple and uncouple the BOP stack module relative to a BOP stack, a mechanical connector coupled to the chassis core, wherein the mechanical connector couples to a stack frame of the BOP stack, an electrical BOP component coupled to the chassis core, wherein the electrical BOP component performs one or more electrical BOP functions of the BOP stack, and an electrical connector coupled to the chassis core and the electrical BOP component, wherein the electrical couples to a corresponding electrical connector of the BOP stack or an adjacent BOP stack module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, MAC M KENNEDY, MICHAEL URDIALES, GERRIT KROESEN
  • Patent number: 10018009
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a blowout preventer housing, a ram movable within the blowout preventer housing. The apparatus further including a rod configured to move the blowout preventer ram and including an outer surface and a piston configured to move the rod. A friction assembly is configured to engage the outer surface of the rod and prevent movement of the rod and the ram when engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventor: Gerrit Kroesen
  • Publication number: 20180010411
    Abstract: A closure device for cutting a tubular member includes a housing, and a cutting member disposed in the housing, wherein the cutting member is coupled to a heating element, wherein the cutting member is configured to transfer heat to a tubular member from the heating element to cause a loss of mechanical integrity of the tubular member as the cutting member physically engages the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Gerrit KROESEN, Andrew JAFFREY, Baard Henning KAASIN
  • Publication number: 20160251927
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a blowout preventer housing, a ram movable within the blowout preventer housing. The apparatus further including a rod configured to move the blowout preventer ram and including an outer surface and a piston configured to move the rod. A friction assembly is configured to engage the outer surface of the rod and prevent movement of the rod and the ram when engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gerrit Kroesen
  • Publication number: 20160138358
    Abstract: A subsea system including a frame including an intensifier, the intensifier providing structural support to the frame and capable of providing pressurized delivery fluid. The intensifier includes an intensifier chamber and a delivery fluid chamber separated by a piston, the intensifier chamber capable of receiving ambient pressure to provide a pressure on the delivery fluid through the piston. Also, a regulation system regulates the amount of ambient pressure communicated to the intensifier chamber to maintain the delivery fluid pressure substantially constant as the delivery fluid is depleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher
  • Patent number: 9222326
    Abstract: A subsea system including a frame including an intensifier, the intensifier providing structural support to the frame and capable of providing pressurized delivery fluid. The intensifier includes an intensifier chamber and a delivery fluid chamber separated by a piston, the intensifier chamber capable of receiving ambient pressure to provide a pressure on the delivery fluid through the piston. Also, a regulation system regulates the amount of ambient pressure communicated to the intensifier chamber to maintain the delivery fluid pressure substantially constant as the delivery fluid is depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher, Barbara J. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20120279720
    Abstract: A subsea system including a frame including an intensifier, the intensifier providing structural support to the frame and capable of providing pressurized delivery fluid. The intensifier includes an intensifier chamber and a delivery fluid chamber separated by a piston, the intensifier chamber capable of receiving ambient pressure to provide a pressure on the delivery fluid through the piston. Also, a regulation system regulates the amount of ambient pressure communicated to the intensifier chamber to maintain the delivery fluid pressure substantially constant as the delivery fluid is depleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher