Patents by Inventor Glen H. Cuiper
Glen H. Cuiper 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: 11746633Abstract: A jumper manifold for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: BlueCore Completions, LLCInventors: Christian Leuchtenberg, Travis Harrel, Glen H. Cuiper, J. Chambers Hall
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Publication number: 20220403725Abstract: A jumper manifold with a flexible jumper for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A flexible jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The flexible jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line. The flexible jumper end connector has appendages for simplifying the accurate installation of plugs in any open ports on the outlets not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper, Cham Hall
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Patent number: 11506292Abstract: A high pressure valve includes a valve body having a surface defining a corresponding portion of a conduit and a pocket. A removable insert is removably inserted into the pocket of the valve body and has surface defining a corresponding portion of the conduit. A seal insert is spaced from the valve body by the removable insert and has an interface with the removable insert. A moving member interfaces with the seal insert for selectively closing the conduit, the interface between the seal insert and the removable insert allows play between the seal insert and the removable insert in response to movement of the moving member.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BlueCore Completions, LLCInventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Patent number: 11459842Abstract: A connector system for use during hydraulic fracturing operations includes a first connector having a bore and an annular interface defined by a plurality of surfaces disposed at selected angles with respect to each other. A second connector has an annular interface defined by a plurality of surfaces disposed at selected angles to each other. The plurality of surfaces of the annular interface of the first connector are adapted to engage the plurality of surfaces of the annular interface of the second connector to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: BLUECORE COMPLETIONS, LLCInventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper, J. Chambers Hall
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Publication number: 20220154831Abstract: A high pressure valve includes a valve body having a surface defining a corresponding portion of a conduit and a pocket. A removable insert is removably inserted into the pocket of the valve body and has surface defining a corresponding portion of the conduit. A seal insert is spaced from the valve body by the removable insert and has an interface with the removable insert. A moving member interfaces with the seal insert for selectively closing the conduit, the interface between the seal insert and the removable insert allows play between the seal insert and the removable insert in response to movement of the moving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Publication number: 20220082006Abstract: A jumper manifold for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Christian Leuchtenberg, Travis Harrel, Glen H. Cuiper, J. Chambers Hall
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Patent number: 11180979Abstract: A jumper manifold for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: QUARTER TURN PRESSURE CONTROL, LLCInventors: Christian Leuchtenberg, Travis Harrel, Glen H. Cuiper, J. Chambers Hall
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Patent number: 11181200Abstract: A high pressure valve includes a valve body having a surface defining a corresponding portion of a conduit and a pocket. A removable insert is removably inserted into the pocket of the valve body and has surface defining a corresponding portion of the conduit. A seal insert is spaced from the valve body by the removable insert and has an interface with the removable insert. A moving member interfaces with the seal insert for selectively closing the conduit, the interface between the seal insert and the removable insert allows play between the seal insert and the removable insert in response to movement of the moving member.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Quarter Turn Pressure Control, LLCInventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Patent number: 11067178Abstract: A high pressure plug valve includes a valve body having an annular inner surface with a taper having a first taper direction and an annular body saver having an outer surface with a taper having a second taper direction opposite the first taper direction. The outer surface of the annular body saver adapted to interface with the annular inner surface of the valve body with a tapered interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Quarter Tum Pressure Control, LLCInventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Patent number: 10890264Abstract: An insert adapted for use in a plug valve includes a single-piece body having an inner sidewall adapted to interface with a sidewall of a valve plug. First and second opposing apertures are each defined through the single-piece body for selective alignment with a flow bore of the valve plug. First and second opposing slots are each defined through the single-piece body at an angle to the first and second opposing apertures for allowing the body to flex in the direction of the first and second opposing apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Quarter Turn Pressure Control, LLCInventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg
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Publication number: 20200408309Abstract: A high pressure valve includes a valve body having a surface defining a corresponding portion of a conduit and a pocket. A removable insert is removably inserted into the pocket of the valve body and has surface defining a corresponding portion of the conduit. A seal insert is spaced from the valve body by the removable insert and has an interface with the removable insert. A moving member interfaces with the seal insert for selectively closing the conduit, the interface between the seal insert and the removable insert allows play between the seal insert and the removable insert in response to movement of the moving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Publication number: 20200025296Abstract: An insert adapted for use in a plug valve includes a single-piece body having an inner sidewall adapted to interface with a sidewall of a valve plug. First and second opposing apertures are each defined through the single-piece body for selective alignment with a flow bore of the valve plug. First and second opposing slots are each defined through the single-piece body at an angle to the first and second opposing apertures for allowing the body to flex in the direction of the first and second opposing apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg
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Publication number: 20190346048Abstract: A high pressure valve includes a valve body having a surface defining a corresponding portion of a conduit and a pocket. A removable insert is removably inserted into the pocket of the valve body and has surface defining a corresponding portion of the conduit. A seal insert is spaced from the valve body by the removable insert and has an interface with the removable insert. A moving member interfaces with the seal insert for selectively closing the conduit, the interface between the seal insert and the removable insert allows play between the seal insert and the removable insert in response to movement of the moving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper
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Patent number: 8720574Abstract: A subsea connector that includes a connector capable of selectively connecting to a spool body to form a connector assembly. The subsea connector may include an adapter ring that is capable of connecting the spool body to the connector. The connector assembly may be lowered onto a wellhead member and locked into place by a movable piston and split lock ring. While the connector assembly is in the unlocked state, the adapter ring may be rotated moving the connector up or down with respect to the spool body, which lands on the wellhead member. The movement of the connector may be used to vary the alignment of the connector locking means with respect to the locking profile of the wellhead member. This change in position may be used to modify the preload force applied to the connector when locked onto the wellhead member.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Aker Solutions Inc.Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo C. S. Paulo
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Patent number: 8668017Abstract: A variable buoyancy subsea running tool for use with subsea transportable devices, such as a tree cap. The buoyancy of the running tool may be varied through fluid or gas displacement in one or more containers. Alternatively, the running tool may be configured with a buoy that has static buoyancy, with the buoyancy of the running tool being varied through the addition of a counterweight. The running tool can be used to install or uninstall a tree cap on a subsea tree. Installation of a tree cap may be actuated by a remotely operated vehicle. Additionally, the running tool may be moved by a remotely operated vehicle and may have additional features such as a position locator device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Aker Solutions Inc.Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo Cezar Silva Paulo
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Publication number: 20120292038Abstract: A variable buoyancy subsea running tool for use with subsea transportable devices, such as a tree cap. The buoyancy of the running tool may be varied through fluid or gas displacement in one or more containers. Alternatively, the running tool may be configured with a buoy that has static buoyancy, with the buoyancy of the running tool being varied through the addition of a counterweight. The running tool can be used to install or uninstall a tree cap on a subsea tree. Installation of a tree cap may be actuated by a remotely operated vehicle. Additionally, the running tool may be moved by a remotely operated vehicle and may have additional features such as a position locator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo Cezar Silva Paulo
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Patent number: 8235124Abstract: A variable buoyancy subsea running tool for use with subsea transportable devices, such as a tree cap. The buoyancy of the running tool may be varied through fluid or gas displacement in one or more containers. Alternatively, the running tool may be configured with a buoy that has static buoyancy, with the buoyancy of the running tool being varied through the addition of a counterweight. The running tool can be used to install or uninstall a tree cap on a subsea tree. Installation of a tree cap may be actuated by a remotely operated vehicle. Additionally, the running tool may be moved by a remotely operated vehicle and may have additional features such as a position locator device.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Aker Subsea Inc.Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo Cezar Silva Paulo
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Patent number: 8230928Abstract: An internal tree cap having a running configuration and a latched configuration to be selectively secured to a tree spool. The tree cap may include an inner sleeve movable between upper and lower positions. The movement of the inner sleeve to the lower position may simultaneously engage a locking profile within the tree spool and energize a sealing element around the exterior of the tree cap. The tree cap may be a low profile tree cap that is flush with the top of the tree spool when installed. The tree cap may provide a collateral beneficial locking means to secure a tubing hanger within the tree spool. A lower housing may be attached to the tree cap to seal on the exterior of the upper neck of the tubing hanger. The tree cap may include a profile to accept a wireline plug.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Aker Subsea Inc.Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo Cezar Silva Paulo, André Smith
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Publication number: 20100288503Abstract: A subsea connector that includes a connector capable of selectively connecting to a spool body to form a connector assembly. The subsea connector may include an adapter ring that is capable of connecting the spool body to the connector. The connector assembly may be lowered onto a wellhead member and locked into place by a movable piston and split lock ring. While the connector assembly is in the unlocked state, the adapter ring may be rotated moving the connector up or down with respect to the spool body, which lands on the wellhead member. The movement of the connector may be used to vary the alignment of the connector locking means with respect to the locking profile of the wellhead member. This change in position may be used to modify the preload force applied to the connector when locked onto the wellhead member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo C.S. Paulo
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Publication number: 20100000739Abstract: A variable buoyancy subsea running tool for use with subsea transportable devices, such as a tree cap. The buoyancy of the running tool may be varied through fluid or gas displacement in one or more containers. Alternatively, the running tool may be configured with a buoy that has static buoyancy, with the buoyancy of the running tool being varied through the addition of a counterweight. The running tool can be used to install or uninstall a tree cap on a subsea tree. Installation of a tree cap may be actuated by a remotely operated vehicle. Additionally, the running tool may be moved by a remotely operated vehicle and may have additional features such as a position locator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Glen H. Cuiper, Paulo Cezar Silva Paulo