Patents by Inventor Glenn Ray
Glenn Ray 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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Publication number: 20240182238Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Bryan C. Lucas, Calvin Lynn Stegemoeller, Austin Carl Schaffner, Wesley John Warren, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Thomas Wayne Hawkins, Glenn Ray Fowler
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Publication number: 20240182237Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Bryan C. Lucas, Calvin Lynn Stegemoeller, Austin Carl Schaffner, Wesley John Warren, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Thomas Wayne Hawkins, Glenn Ray Fowler
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Patent number: 11939152Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Patent number: 11814242Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Patent number: 11136861Abstract: Wellbore systems containing a hydraulically regulated primary safety valve may have their hydraulic regulation transferred to an insert safety valve disposed in a nipple. Transfer of the hydraulic regulation may take place mechanically, such as through axial displacement of a sliding sleeve or by replacement of a hydraulic spool. Wellbore systems configured for axial displacement of a switching mechanism may comprise: a tubing string comprising a nipple and a primary safety valve, the primary safety valve being disposed in the tubing string above or below the nipple; a control line and a balance line in hydraulic communication with the primary safety valve and in latent hydraulic communication with an internal flow pathway within the nipple; and a switching mechanism that is axially displaceable to establish hydraulic communication between an insert safety valve positioned in a bore of the nipple and both the control line and the balance line.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jimmie Robert Williamson, Glenn Ray Davis, James Dan Vick, Jr., Robert Arthur Rademaker
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Patent number: 10640288Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for managing dry bulk material efficiently at a well site or other location are provided. Present embodiments are directed to a rotary clamshell gate actuation system and method, where the gate is separate from the one or more actuators used to open/close the gate. The disclosed system may include a portable bulk material container with a clamshell gate for easily dispensing material from the container. The system also includes a support structure equipped with one or more rotary actuators used to actuate the clamshell gate of the container between a closed and open position when the container is positioned on the support structure. The disclosed clamshell gate actuation system is easy to operate, low cost to manufacture, and reliable even when the portable container is not precisely aligned on the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller, Austin Carl Schaffner, Wesley John Warren, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Thomas W. Hawkins, Glenn Ray Fowler
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Publication number: 20200095060Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Publication number: 20200079584Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Patent number: 10526136Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Publication number: 20180355698Abstract: Wellbore systems containing a hydraulically regulated primary safety valve may have their hydraulic regulation transferred to an insert safety valve disposed in a nipple. Transfer of the hydraulic regulation may take place mechanically, such as through axial displacement of a sliding sleeve or by replacement of a hydraulic spool. Wellbore systems configured for axial displacement of a switching mechanism may comprise: a tubing string comprising a nipple and a primary safety valve, the primary safety valve being disposed in the tubing string above or below the nipple; a control line and a balance line in hydraulic communication with the primary safety valve and in latent hydraulic communication with an internal flow pathway within the nipple; and a switching mechanism that is axially displaceable to establish hydraulic communication between an insert safety valve positioned in a bore of the nipple and both the control line and the balance line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Jimmie Robert WILLIAMSON, Glenn Ray DAVIS, James Ddan VICK, Robert Arthur RADEMAKER
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Publication number: 20180194552Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for managing dry bulk material efficiently at a well site or other location are provided. Present embodiments are directed to a rotary clamshell gate actuation system and method, where the gate is separate from the one or more actuators used to open/close the gate. The disclosed system may include a portable bulk material container with a clamshell gate for easily dispensing material from the container. The system also includes a support structure equipped with one or more rotary actuators used to actuate the clamshell gate of the container between a closed and open position when the container is positioned on the support structure. The disclosed clamshell gate actuation system is easy to operate, low cost to manufacture, and reliable even when the portable container is not precisely aligned on the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller, Austin Carl Schaffner, Wesley John Warren, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Thomas W. Hawkins, Glenn Ray Fowler
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Publication number: 20170334639Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Patent number: 9695659Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure are directed to tools actuated by pipe swell. A downhole assembly for a wellbore may be provided. The downhole assembly can include a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve can expand from a first position to a second position in response to a first pressure applied to the first sleeve. The first sleeve can contract to the first position in response to a cessation of the first pressure. The second sleeve can be positioned adjacent to the first sleeve to define a swell chamber. The swell chamber can actuate a downhole tool by a pressure stored in the swell chamber by the expansion of the first sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INCInventors: Glenn Ray Davis, Bruce Edward Scott, James Dan Vick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160298405Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure are directed to tools actuated by pipe swell. A downhole assembly for a wellbore may be provided. The downhole assembly can include a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve can expand from a first position to a second position in response to a first pressure applied to the first sleeve. The first sleeve can contract to the first position in response to a cessation of the first pressure. The second sleeve can be positioned adjacent to the first sleeve to define a swell chamber. The swell chamber can actuate a downhole tool by a pressure stored in the swell chamber by the expansion of the first sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Glenn Ray Davis, Bruce Edward Scott, James Dan Vick, JR.
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Patent number: 7685762Abstract: A device for reducing the catch of unwanted species of organisms in fishing trawls which allows the retention of shrimp and the escape of fish from the trawl. The device features a longer, smaller diameter cylinder nested within a shorter, larger diameter cylinder in such a way as to create a continuous escape opening around the entire circumference of the net. The trawl bag is attached to the downstream end of the outer cylinder and the trawl body is attached to the upstream end of the inner cylinder. Flow blocking plates, set at an approximate 45° angle ahead of the escape opening, create an area of reduced water flow in and around the escape opening. Fish naturally move into the slower water flow and into the escape opening. Fish then move out of the trawl. Shrimp, being weaker in their swimming abilities are unable to move into the slower water areas and are therefore carried into the trawl bag and are captured.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Glenn Ray Parsons
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Publication number: 20090151219Abstract: A device for reducing the catch of unwanted species of organisms in fishing trawls which allows the retention of shrimp and the escape of fish from the trawl. The device features a longer, smaller diameter cylinder nested within a shorter, larger diameter cylinder in such a way as to create a continuous escape opening around the entire circumference of the net. The trawl bag is attached to the downstream end of the outer cylinder and the trawl body is attached to the upstream end of the inner cylinder. Flow blocking plates, set at an approximate 45° angle ahead of the escape opening, create an area of reduced water flow in and around the escape opening. Fish naturally move into the slower water flow and into the escape opening. Fish then move out of the trawl. Shrimp, being weaker in their swimming abilities are unable to move into the slower water areas and are therefore carried into the trawl bag and are captured.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Glenn Ray Parsons
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Publication number: 20090045302Abstract: A support system that is portable. The support is made up of two pieces of tubular steel where one is smaller and can fit inside the other. While in this condition the steel pieces are held together by a nut and bolt that are placed through a hole on one end of the tubes. There is a square hole machined on the other end of the large tube and perpendicular to the first hole. This hole allows the smaller to tube to fit in perpendicular to the large tube. To complete the assembly the two tubes are held in place by the same nut and bolt. There is a piece of angle iron welded on the large tube, at the same end and parallel to the square hole. One unit will have two support assemblies held together with a chain and clevis system. The final product will use two units placed at either end of a set of horizontal utility poles to keep them in place during storms or high winds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Glenn Ray Langley
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Patent number: 6768408Abstract: A common mode and differential mode inductance assembly including first and second toroidal cores wherein first and second windings are wrapped about first and second segments of the first core and the first core forms a first surface and wherein the second core forms a second surface and is positioned adjacent the first core such that the first and second surfaces oppose each other and a gap is formed between the first and second surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Gilmore, Glenn Ray
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Publication number: 20040004528Abstract: A common mode and differential mode inductance assembly including first and second toroidal cores wherein first and second windings are wrapped about first and second segments of the first core and the first core forms a first surface and wherein the second core forms a second surface and is positioned adjacent the first core such that the first and second surfaces oppose each other and a gap is formed between the first and second surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: Thomas P. Gilmore, Glenn Ray
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Patent number: D780883Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, III, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller, Wesley John Warren, Bryan John Lewis, Tim H. Hunter, Tori H. Miller, Thomas W. Hawkins, Jim Basuki Surjaatmadja