Patents by Inventor Guy Mitelman

Guy Mitelman 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: 12049800
    Abstract: A system includes a Christmas tree (XT) having at least one valve, the XT being coupled to a wellbore. The system also includes a pressure boundary tool adapted to provide a secondary boundary for the XT. The pressure boundary tool includes a plug body to be positioned against a valve member of the at least one valve; a seal to be energized into a valve body of the at least one valve; and a plate arranged proximate the seal, the plate being moveable between a first position and a second position, the first position energizing the seal and a second position deenergizing the seal. The pressure boundary tool is positioned within the XT on a side of the valve member closer to the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Javier Garcia, Mahesha Udipi, Guy Mitelman, Brian Munk, Keith M. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240247560
    Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal for sealing an annular space between a well casing and a wellbore. The seal includes an inner portion and an outer portion, each portion including a central seal portion. The central seal portion has a concave shape in a de-energized state which curves towards the centerline of the seal and is capable of flexing radially outward towards surface of the annular space when energized. The central seal portion further includes at least one outer ridge extending outward away from the centerline of the seal and sealingly engages with the outer annular surface when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Laura Walker, Keith Adams, Brian Munk, Lauren Valera, Guy Mitelman, Samuel Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230383619
    Abstract: A system includes a Christmas tree (XT) having at least one valve, the XT being coupled to a wellbore. The system also includes a pressure boundary tool adapted to provide a secondary boundary for the XT. The pressure boundary tool includes a plug body to be positioned against a valve member of the at least one valve; a seal to be energized into a valve body of the at least one valve; and a plate arranged proximate the seal, the plate being moveable between a first position and a second position, the first position energizing the seal and a second position deenergizing the seal. The pressure boundary tool is positioned within the XT on a side of the valve member closer to the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Javier Garcia, Mahesha Udipi, Guy Mitelman, Brian Munk, Keith M. Adams
  • Publication number: 20230243227
    Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal for sealing an annular space between a well casing and a wellbore. The seal includes an inner portion and an outer portion, each portion including a central seal portion. The central seal portion has a concave shape in a de-energized state which curves towards the centerline of the seal and is capable of flexing radially outward towards surface of the annular space when energized. The central seal portion further includes at least one outer ridge extending outward away from the centerline of the seal and sealingly engages with the outer annular surface when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Laura Walker, Keith Adams, Brian Munk, Lauren Valera, Guy Mitelman, Samuel Cheng
  • Patent number: 10851905
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body and a valve member configured to translate between an open and a closed position. The valve assembly also includes a bonnet coupled to the valve body and a valve stem coupled to the valve member. The valve assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the bonnet. The actuator includes a first drive mechanism positioned to translate a first driving force to the valve stem, the first drive mechanism being in operation during a normal operating condition. The actuator also includes a second drive mechanism positioned to translate a second driving force to the valve stem, the second drive mechanism being in operation during a fail-safe operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Travis Kyle McEvoy, Keith M. Adams, Jeremy Choate, Guy Mitelman, Paul Cody
  • Patent number: 10718436
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a valve sleeve for forming at least a portion of a valve flow passage. The valve sleeve includes a seat end having a seat face, the seat end extending at least partially into a chamber of a valve body. The valve sleeve also includes a sleeve portion coupled to the seat end and having a coupling end opposite the seat face, the coupling end comprising a retaining mechanism for removably coupling the valve sleeve to the valve body. The valve sleeve further includes an opening extending along a length of the valve sleeve, the opening forming at least a portion of the valve flow passage and having a generally circular cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Jonathan Keith Powell, Brian Munk, Guy Mitelman, Lloyd Cheatham
  • Publication number: 20190376610
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body and a valve member configured to translate between an open and a closed position. The valve assembly also includes a bonnet coupled to the valve body and a valve stem coupled to the valve member. The valve assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the bonnet. The actuator includes a first drive mechanism positioned to translate a first driving force to the valve stem, the first drive mechanism being in operation during a normal operating condition. The actuator also includes a second drive mechanism positioned to translate a second driving force to the valve stem, the second drive mechanism being in operation during a fail-safe operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Travis Kyle McEvoy, Keith M. Adams, Jeremy Choate, Guy Mitelman, Paul Cody
  • Publication number: 20190264818
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a valve sleeve for forming at least a portion of a valve flow passage. The valve sleeve includes a seat end having a seat face, the seat end extending at least partially into a chamber of a valve body. The valve sleeve also includes a sleeve portion coupled to the seat end and having a coupling end opposite the seat face, the coupling end comprising a retaining mechanism for removably coupling the valve sleeve to the valve body. The valve sleeve further includes an opening extending along a length of the valve sleeve, the opening forming at least a portion of the valve flow passage and having a generally circular cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Jonathan Keith Powell, Brian Munk, Guy Mitelman, Lloyd Cheatham
  • Patent number: 9541219
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a flow passage and a body cavity perpendicular to the flow passage. A bonnet is secured to the valve body. A valve member is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve member blocking the flow passage in the closed position, and allowing flow through the flow passage in the open position. A valve stem is coupled to the valve member. A debris barrier circumscribes the valve stem. The debris barrier comprises a first disk shaped member with a central opening through which the valve stem is inserted, and notches that extend radially from the central opening to define petals with ends that abut the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Bryan William Stockberger, Keith M. Adams, Travis McEvoy, Guy Mitelman, Christopher Michael Menard
  • Publication number: 20150060717
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a flow passage and a body cavity perpendicular to the flow passage. A bonnet is secured to the valve body. A valve member is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve member blocking the flow passage in the closed position, and allowing flow through the flow passage in the open position. A valve stem is coupled to the valve member. A debris barrier circumscribes the valve stem. The debris barrier comprises a first disk shaped member with a central opening through which the valve stem is inserted, and notches that extend radially from the central opening to define petals with ends that abut the valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan William Stockberger, Keith M. Adams, Travis McEvoy, Guy Mitelman, Christopher Michael Menard