Patents by Inventor Jesus J. Garcia

Jesus J. Garcia 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).

  • Tensioner latch with sliding segmented base
    Patent number: 9010436
    Abstract: A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a lower latch ring. After applying tension to the tubular member, the lower latch ring can be closed around the tubular member so that when the tension is released, the upper latch lands on and engages the lower latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kubichek, Rockford D. Lyle, Jesus J. Garcia, Steven M. Wong
  • Tensioner latch with pivoting segmented base
    Patent number: 8944723
    Abstract: A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a plurality of lower latch segments, each having a base that is pivotally connected to the platform. After applying tension to the tubular member, the segments pivot inward to form an annular lower latch ring having an inner diameter less than an outer diameter of the upper latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch ring, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Jesus J. Garcia, Joseph W. Pallini, Steven M. Wong, Rockford D. Lyle, Benjamin J. Kubichek
  • TENSIONER LATCH WITH PIVOTING SEGMENTED BASE
    Publication number: 20140169887
    Abstract: A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a plurality of lower latch segments, each having a base that is pivotally connected to the platform. After applying tension to the tubular member, the segments pivot inward to form an annular lower latch ring having an inner diameter less than an outer diameter of the upper latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch ring, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Jesus J. Garcia, Joseph W. Pallini, Steven M. Wong, Rockford D. Lyle, Benjamin J. Kubichek
  • TENSIONER LATCH WITH SLIDING SEGMENTED BASE
    Publication number: 20140166297
    Abstract: A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a lower latch ring. After applying tension to the tubular member, the lower latch ring can be closed around the tubular member so that when the tension is released, the upper latch lands on and engages the lower latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kubichek, Rockford D. Lyle, Jesus J. Garcia, Steven M. Wong