Patents by Inventor Glen J. Hotchkiss

Glen J. Hotchkiss 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).

  • Locking energizing ring
    Patent number: 11542774
    Abstract: A system for forming a seal between wellbore components includes an annular seal having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg positioned proximate a first wellbore component and the second leg positioned proximate a second wellbore component, wherein upon activation of the seal, the first leg engages the first wellbore component and the second leg engages the second wellbore component. The system also includes an energizing ring adapted to activate the seal, the energizing ring extending into an opening of the seal to drive the first leg and the second leg radially outward relative to an axis of the seal. The energizing ring includes bumps positioned to align with respective grooves formed on both the first leg and the second leg, upon activation of the seal, the bumps transmitting an uphole force into components having an axial component and a radial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Ashley Garibay, Chau Hoang, Ronnie L. Hampton, Philip J. Potter, Glen J. Hotchkiss, Jesus Sanmiguel
  • LOCKING ENERGIZING RING
    Publication number: 20210363853
    Abstract: A system for forming a seal between wellbore components includes an annular seal having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg positioned proximate a first wellbore component and the second leg positioned proximate a second wellbore component, wherein upon activation of the seal, the first leg engages the first wellbore component and the second leg engages the second wellbore component. The system also includes an energizing ring adapted to activate the seal, the energizing ring extending into an opening of the seal to drive the first leg and the second leg radially outward relative to an axis of the seal. The energizing ring includes bumps positioned to align with respective grooves formed on both the first leg and the second leg, upon activation of the seal, the bumps transmitting an uphole force into components having an axial component and a radial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Ashley Garibay, Chau Hoang, Ronnie L. Hampton, Philip J. Potter, Glen J. Hotchkiss, Jesus Sanmiguel