Patents by Inventor James R. Streater, Jr.
James R. Streater, Jr. 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: 20240117908Abstract: A connector for coiled tubing may include a main body configured for welding to a free end of the coiled tubing and having an internal stem extending distally therefrom. The stem may include a sleeve portion and the connector may include an alignment sleeve arranged on the sleeve portion of the stem and being free to rotate relative to the stem. The alignment sleeve may have a longitudinally extending groove on an outside surface thereof for receiving a longitudinal weld bead on an inside surface of the coiled tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: John M. King, James R. Streater, JR., Michael Rossing
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Patent number: 11851991Abstract: A friction reduction system disposable in a wellbore includes a first valve member including an inner surface which includes a valve seat; and a second valve member rotatable concentrically about a central axis of the first valve member and including a radial port coverable by the valve seat of the outer valve member, wherein the friction reduction system includes an open configuration that provides a maximum flow area through a valve of the friction reduction system including the second valve member and the first valve member, wherein the friction reduction system includes a closed configuration that provides a minimum flow area through the valve which is less than the maximum flow area, and wherein the friction reduction system is configured to generate a pressure pulse in a fluid flowing through the friction reduction system in response to the friction reduction system transitioning from the open configuration to the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: John M. King, Daniel Hernandez, Jr., James R. Streater, Jr., Paul Oberlin
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Publication number: 20230111289Abstract: A friction reduction system disposable in a wellbore includes a first valve member including an inner surface which includes a valve seat; and a second valve member rotatable concentrically about a central axis of the first valve member and including a radial port coverable by the valve seat of the outer valve member, wherein the friction reduction system includes an open configuration that provides a maximum flow area through a valve of the friction reduction system including the second valve member and the first valve member, wherein the friction reduction system includes a closed configuration that provides a minimum flow area through the valve which is less than the maximum flow area, and wherein the friction reduction system is configured to generate a pressure pulse in a fluid flowing through the friction reduction system in response to the friction reduction system transitioning from the open configuration to the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: John M. King, Daniel Hernandez, JR., James R. Streater, JR., Paul Oberlin
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Patent number: 10006256Abstract: Provided is a safety joint with a moveable seal designed to prevent hydrostatic locking. The safety joint is primarily made up assembling a pin end having a first seal, a threaded connection, and a second, moveable seal to a box end. The moveable seal is disposed in a recess formed in the pin end and includes an O-ring and a spring. When the safety joint is assembled downhole, a volume of fluid may become trapped between the first seal and the second seal. The trapped fluid in turn pushes the O-ring towards the spring, thereby limiting pressure build-up by substantially maintaining the volume trapped between the first and second seals.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, LLPInventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Daniel Hernandez, Jr., Josefat Rodriguez-Estrada, Jr., Francisco Tejada, Jr.
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Patent number: 9598923Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a housing having a longitudinal bore and an agitator assembly disposed within the longitudinal bore of the housing. A removable component is disposed within the longitudinal bore and can be removed from the housing so as to at least partially open the longitudinal bore.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Russell Gilleylen, Haresh Ghansyam, James R. Streater, Jr., Deepthi Setlur, Alan H. Kitching, Shiran Waas, Murray Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20160145949Abstract: Provided is a safety joint with a moveable seal designed to prevent hydrostatic locking The safety joint is primarily made up assembling a pin end having a first seal, a threaded connection, and a second, moveable seal to a box end. The moveable seal is disposed in a recess formed in the pin end and includes an O-ring and a spring. When the safety joint is assembled downhole, a volume of fluid may become trapped between the first seal and the second seal. The trapped fluid in turn pushes the O-ring towards the spring, thereby limiting pressure build-up by substantially maintaining the volume trapped between the first and second seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: James R. Streater, JR., Daniel Hernandez, JR., Josefat Rodriguez-Estrada, Francisco J. Tejada, JR.
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Patent number: 9212530Abstract: A grapple for use in an overshot has a tension ring with a reduced helix diameter. However, the helix diameter is not reduced on either sides of the control finger slot to allow the grapple to remain in contact with the control. In the alternative, a composite helix member may be utilized. Another embodiment comprises the inclusion of expansion blades on the inner diameter (“ID”) of the tension ring which allow the grapple to expand substantially before the fish reaches the segments. Another embodiment provides for a control with an offset finger to allow the guide thread ID to be smaller than the bowl helix major ID. Yet another embodiment provides a spiral grapple having grooves along its axis to provide the ability to catch a larger range of fish.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Daniel Hernandez, Jr., Jose Saldana
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Patent number: 9200495Abstract: A grapple for use in an overshot has a tension ring with a reduced helix diameter but the helix diameter is not reduced on either sides of the control finger slot. One embodiment includes expansion blades on the inner diameter (“ID”) of the tension ring to allow the grapple to expand substantially before the fish reaches the segments. An embodiment provides for a control with an offset finger to allow the guide thread ID to be smaller than the bowl helix major ID. Also provided is grapple control for a spiral grapple that has at least one gap to allow the grapple control to be more compliant during fishing operations. The control may include one or more bridges of reduced thickness. Alternate embodiments include gaps and support bands with or without bridges and/or a backup ring to help eliminate misalignment of the grapple control with the support shoulder of the overshot guide.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Daniel Hernandez, Filiberto Garcia
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Patent number: 9080423Abstract: A three-ring seal assembly is provided to seal across extrusion gaps of varying size when used during down hole fishing operations.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Jose Saldana, Daniel Hernandez, Jr.
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Patent number: 8820403Abstract: A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Troy M. Hudson, Michael S. Krauel
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Publication number: 20140151068Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a housing having a longitudinal bore and an agitator assembly disposed within the longitudinal bore of the housing. A removable component is disposed within the longitudinal bore and can be removed from the housing so as to at least partially open the longitudinal bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Russell GILLEYLEN, Haresh Ghansyam, James R. Streater, JR., Deepthi Setlur, Alan H. Kitching, Shiran Waas, Murray Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20140069649Abstract: A grapple for use in an overshot has a tension ring with a reduced helix diameter but the helix diameter is not reduced on either sides of the control finger slot. One embodiment includes expansion blades on the inner diameter (“ID”) of the tension ring to allow the grapple to expand substantially before the fish reaches the segments. An embodiment provides for a control with an offset finger to allow the guide thread ID to be smaller than the bowl helix major ID. Also provided is grapple control for a spiral grapple that has at least one gap to allow the grapple control to be more compliant during fishing operations. The control may include one or more bridges of reduced thickness. Alternate embodiments include gaps and support bands with or without bridges and/or a backup ring to help eliminate misalignment of the grapple control with the support shoulder of the overshot guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.PInventors: James R. STREATER, JR., DANIEL HERNANDEZ, FILIBERTO GARCIA
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Publication number: 20140060817Abstract: A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.PInventors: James R. STREATER, JR., Troy M. HUDSON, Michael S. KRAUEL
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Patent number: 8607881Abstract: A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Troy M. Hudson, Michael S. Krauel
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Publication number: 20120145395Abstract: A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: JAMES R. STREATER, JR., Troy M. Hudson, Michael S. Krauel
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Publication number: 20120086227Abstract: A three-ring seal assembly is provided to seal across extrusion gaps of varying size when used during down hole fishing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: James R. Streater, JR., Jose Saldana, Daniel Hernandez, JR.
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Publication number: 20110114317Abstract: A grapple for use in an overshot has a tension ring with a reduced helix diameter. However, the helix diameter is not reduced on either sides of the control finger slot to allow the grapple to remain in contact with the control. In the alternative, a composite helix member may be utilized. Another embodiment comprises the inclusion of expansion blades on the inner diameter (“ID”) of the tension ring which allow the grapple to expand substantially before the fish reaches the segments. Another embodiment provides for a control with an offset finger to allow the guide thread ID to be smaller than the bowl helix major ID. Yet another embodiment provides a spiral grapple having grooves along its axis to provide the ability to catch a larger range of fish.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: JAMES R. STREATER, JR., Daniel Hernandez, JR., Jose Saldana
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Patent number: 7665927Abstract: The present invention is an improved swivel joint for use as part of a cable-guided fishing assembly. The swivel joint contains a bearing assembly comprising a series of ball bearings partially encased by an inner and outer race. During a cable-guided fishing operation, the inner and outer race exert a shearing, rather than compression, force on the ball bearing due to the unique configuration of the bearing assembly. This unique configuration increases the strength of the bearing assembly, and the corresponding strength of the swivel joint, without necessitating an increase in the outer diameter of the swivel joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: National-Oilwell DHT, L.P.Inventors: Gregg A. Bosley, Aditya V. Soman, David P. Ross, James R. Streater, Jr.
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Patent number: 7461700Abstract: A C-plate assembly for use in a cable-guided fishing assembly is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides a C-plate assembly in which a closure member is slidable from an open position, which allows a wellbore tubular or other item to be positioned in the cut-out section of the C-plate base, to a closed position, which closes the opening to the cut-out section and thereby prevents the wellbore tubular or other item from being unintentionally knocked free from the cut-out section during a fishing operation. The closure member is locked in place in the closed position by inserting the ends of a movable handle extending off of one side of the C-plate base into openings in the C-plate base. The ends of the movable handle are spring loaded to allow for the ends to be pulled out of the openings in the C-plate base such that the closure member can be “unlocked” and moved from a closed position to an open position during operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: National Oilwell, L.P.Inventors: Jimmy G. Livingston, Jr., Jay K. Motley, Filiberto Garcia, C. Steven Isaacks, Noe Tony Cordova, James R. Streater, Jr.
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Patent number: 7431077Abstract: A cable hanger for use in a cable-guided fishing operation is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides a cable hanger in which a specially-shaped hanger body is connected to a handle having a cable groove running through it. The cable groove allows for the centerline of a cable to run through the centerline of the handle, thereby allowing for a straight-line pull to be exerted on the cable through the cable hanger. The specially-shaped hanger body is operatively connected to a specially-shaped body cover by a plurality of links. In this way, the hanger body and cover form a “clamshell” arrangement in which the cover can rotate from an open position to a closed position around the cable. When in the closed position, the cover and body are bolted together along the side of the cover and body opposite the links.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: National - Oilwell DHT, L.P.Inventors: James R. Streater, Jr., Gregg A. Bosley, Donald L. Leach, David P. Ross, C. Steven Isaacks