Patents by Inventor James Rudy

James Rudy 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: 11781392
    Abstract: An integrated milling and production device. The device includes a production housing, a connector, a motor, and a milling bit. The production housing has a central bore with at least one flapper valve pivotally disposed therein and an actuator. Upon completion of milling operations, the connector may be disengaged from the production housing. The production housing may be repositioned in the well. Activation of the actuator permanently opens the flapper valve to permit the flow of production up the production housing to the well surface. The actuator may be a piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Patent number: 11530583
    Abstract: A flow rate control system includes a housing and a valve assembly slidingly disposed within a housing inner bore. The housing includes bypass openings. The valve assembly includes a valve and an orifice disposed in a valve inner bore. The valve includes a plurality of valve bypass bores extending axially through a valve collar. The valve assembly slides between closed and fully open positions. A spring biases the valve assembly toward the closed position in which the valve closes the housing bypass openings. In the open position, a bypass fluid path is formed including the valve bypass bores and the housing bypass openings. The valve assembly is flow rate controlled in the closed position and pressure controlled in the open position. The valve assembly may slide within a sleeve assembly including sleeve bypass openings, which connect the valve bypass bores and housing bypass openings in the bypass fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Russell Wayne Koenig, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20220235618
    Abstract: A flow rate control system includes a housing and a valve assembly slidingly disposed within a housing inner bore. The housing includes bypass openings. The valve assembly includes a valve and an orifice disposed in a valve inner bore. The valve includes a plurality of valve bypass bores extending axially through a valve collar. The valve assembly slides between closed and fully open positions. A spring biases the valve assembly toward the closed position in which the valve closes the housing bypass openings. In the open position, a bypass fluid path is formed including the valve bypass bores and the housing bypass openings. The valve assembly is flow rate controlled in the closed position and pressure controlled in the open position. The valve assembly may slide within a sleeve assembly including sleeve bypass openings, which connect the valve bypass bores and housing bypass openings in the bypass fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Russell Wayne Koenig, Kevin James Rudy
  • Patent number: 11352844
    Abstract: A flow rate control system includes a housing and a valve assembly slidingly disposed within a housing inner bore. The housing includes bypass openings. The valve assembly includes a valve and an orifice disposed in a valve inner bore. The valve includes a plurality of valve bypass bores extending axially through a valve collar. The valve assembly slides between closed and fully open positions. A spring biases the valve assembly toward the closed position in which the valve closes the housing bypass openings. In the open position, a bypass fluid path is formed including the valve bypass bores and the housing bypass openings. The valve assembly is flow rate controlled in the closed position and pressure controlled in the open position. The valve assembly may slide within a sleeve assembly including sleeve bypass openings, which connect the valve bypass bores and housing bypass openings in the bypass fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Russell Wayne Koenig, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20220003045
    Abstract: A flow rate control system includes a housing and a valve assembly slidingly disposed within a housing inner bore. The housing includes bypass openings. The valve assembly includes a valve and an orifice disposed in a valve inner bore. The valve includes a plurality of valve bypass bores extending axially through a valve collar. The valve assembly slides between closed and fully open positions. A spring biases the valve assembly toward the closed position in which the valve closes the housing bypass openings. In the open position, a bypass fluid path is formed including the valve bypass bores and the housing bypass openings. The valve assembly is flow rate controlled in the closed position and pressure controlled in the open position. The valve assembly may slide within a sleeve assembly including sleeve bypass openings, which connect the valve bypass bores and housing bypass openings in the bypass fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Russell Wayne Koenig, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20210363846
    Abstract: An integrated milling and production device. The device includes a production housing, a connector, a motor, and a milling bit. The production housing has a central bore with at least one flapper valve pivotally disposed therein and an actuator. Upon completion of milling operations, the connector may be disengaged from the production housing. The production housing may be repositioned in the well. Activation of the actuator permanently opens the flapper valve to permit the flow of production up the production housing to the well surface. The actuator may be a piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20210290800
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a sanitation device comprising spraying unit and a ramp unit operably linked to one another, as well as methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: James Rudy
  • Patent number: 11098549
    Abstract: A mechanically locking hydraulic jar device includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve partially disposed in an inner bore of the outer sleeve, and a mechanical lock engaging the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve in a default position to axially secure the inner sleeve to the outer sleeve. Activation of the hydraulic jar disables the mechanical lock to allow axial movement of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve, which generates an impact force when the inner sleeve reaches an activated position. The hydraulic jar device also includes an upward block and a downward block configured to limit the upward and downward axial movement, respectively, of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve when the mechanical lock is disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy, Russell Wayne Koenig
  • Publication number: 20210198966
    Abstract: A mechanically locking hydraulic jar device includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve partially disposed in an inner bore of the outer sleeve, and a mechanical lock engaging the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve in a default position to axially secure the inner sleeve to the outer sleeve. Activation of the hydraulic jar disables the mechanical lock to allow axial movement of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve, which generates an impact force when the inner sleeve reaches an activated position. The hydraulic jar device also includes an upward block and a downward block configured to limit the upward and downward axial movement, respectively, of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve when the mechanical lock is disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy, Russell Wayne Koenig
  • Patent number: 10961797
    Abstract: An integrated milling and production device. The device includes a production housing, a connector, a motor, and milling bit. The production housing has a central bore with at least one flapper valve pivotally disposed therein and an actuator. Upon completion of milling operations, the connector may be disengaged from the production housing. The production housing may be repositioned in the well. Activation of the actuator permanently opens the flapper valve to permit the flow of production up the production housing to the well surface. The actuator may be a piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20210026803
    Abstract: Techniques relate to managing a document throughout its lifecycle according to configurable metadata associated with the document. A processor may receive the document in association with an operation and may determine suitable metadata, which may be configurable, to associate with the document. After the operation is closed, the processor may suitably handle the document based on the metadata. Handling the document may include moving the document to an associated profile and/or purging the document. Further, with the configurable metadata, the processor may control the document with increased granularity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Leena Gian Dudani, Shaleen Shankar, Alexander James Richberg, Kenneth James Rudy Hamer
  • Patent number: 10829993
    Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: RIVAL DOWNHOLE TOOLS LC
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20200347676
    Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Patent number: 10817468
    Abstract: Techniques relate to managing a document throughout its lifecycle according to configurable metadata associated with the document. A processor may receive the document in association with an operation and may determine suitable metadata, which may be configurable, to associate with the document. After the operation is closed, the processor may suitably handle the document based on the metadata. Handling the document may include moving the document to an associated profile and/or purging the document. Further, with the configurable metadata, the processor may control the document with increased granularity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ServiceNow, Inc.
    Inventors: Leena Gian Dudani, Shaleen Shankar, Alexander James Richberg, Kenneth James Rudy Hamer, Lucinda Foss, Regis Cridlig
  • Publication number: 20200318451
    Abstract: An integrated milling and production device includes a production housing having a central bore, one or more flapper valves pivotally disposed within the central bore, and an actuator disposed within the central bore. The flapper valves are closed in a default position. Activation of the actuator permanently opens the one or more flapper valves. A connector is selectively secured below the production housing, a motor is secured below the connector, and a milling bit is secured below the motor. The motor rotates the milling bit. Activating the connector disconnects the connector from the production housing. The actuator may be a piston disposed above the flapper valves in a milling position and disposed through the flapper valves in a production position to open the flapper valves. In the production position, a fluid may flow from the wellbore through the production housing's central bore and to the surface for collection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Workover Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunther H. H. von Gynz-Rekowski, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20200302365
    Abstract: The present approach relates to techniques that may be used to test and troubleshoot complex chains of activities (e.g., tasks), often associated with multiple actors and long time frames, in an efficient manner. In particular, functionality is provided for testing changes to a process flow comprising a complex chain of activities and/or for testing a given process flow under different circumstances, such as testing for errors when applied to individuals having certain characteristics, locations, and so forth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Leena Gian Dudani, Kenneth James Rudy Hamer, Harivijay Srikanth Gunuru
  • Publication number: 20190266256
    Abstract: Techniques relate to managing a document throughout its lifecycle according to configurable metadata associated with the document. A processor may receive the document in association with an operation and may determine suitable metadata, which may be configurable, to associate with the document. After the operation is closed, the processor may suitably handle the document based on the metadata. Handling the document may include moving the document to an associated profile and/or purging the document. Further, with the configurable metadata, the processor may control the document with increased granularity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Leena Gian Dudani, Shaleen Shankar, Alexander James Richberg, Kenneth James Rudy Hamer, Lucinda Foss, Regis Cridlig
  • Publication number: 20080274309
    Abstract: A ink jet recording medium and, in particular, an ink jet recording medium of photographic quality that in one embodiment exhibits scratch resistance and/or toughness and/or resistance to softening upon printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: FUJIFILM MANUFACTURING U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Chuan Lee, Ekaterini Bogas Beauvais, Stephen James Rudy
  • Patent number: 6280119
    Abstract: The invention contemplates a working implement, for use with an excavating type machine, which semi-automatically brings a pipe section to a specified grade, slope, and line for emplacement in a line of pipe sections to be laid on the specified grade slope and line. The implement is rigidly mounted to the excavation machine whereby the position of the implement can be maintained within narrow tolerances while the pipe section is linearly inserted into a previously laid pipe section, and can be retained at the specified grade, slope, and line while fill material is emplaced and consolidated about and under the pipe, with sufficient density that the pipe can be released without the pipe moving outside normal tolerances of the specified grade, slope and line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Ryan Incorporated Eastern
    Inventors: William Joseph Ryan, John Robert DeBruijn, James Rudy Gray