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).
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Patent number: 11105174Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
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Patent number: 10900317Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
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Patent number: 10822065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Daley, Mac M Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
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Publication number: 20190032437Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, MAC M. KENNEDY, MICHAEL URDIALES, GERRIT KROESEN
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Publication number: 20190031308Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, Mac M. Kennedy, Michael Urdiales, Gerrit Kroesen
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Publication number: 20190032436Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: HAROLD DALEY, MAC M KENNEDY, MICHAEL URDIALES, GERRIT KROESEN
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Patent number: 10018009Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Gerrit Kroesen
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Publication number: 20180010411Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Gerrit KROESEN, Andrew JAFFREY, Baard Henning KAASIN
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Publication number: 20160251927Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Gerrit Kroesen
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Publication number: 20160138358Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher
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Patent number: 9222326Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher, Barbara J. Fisher
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Publication number: 20120279720Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Melvyn F. Whitby, Gerrit Kroesen, Roger Boisjolie, Donald S. Coonrod, Edmund A. Fisher