Patents by Inventor John M. Raglin
John M. Raglin 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: 20180306004Abstract: System and methods are described that help to inhibit the formation of paraffin or wax within an oil well or pumping mechanism. Magnets can be integrated into a rod within the well tubing. The tubing can comprise metal portions such as bands or coils that can experience an induced electrical current as the rod magnets pass back and forth during pump operation. The induced electric current raises the temperature of fluids and materials in the well, inhibiting paraffin formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 9784087Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: SPIRIT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 9771786Abstract: A particulate separator system and method for petroleum wells are described. An embodiment comprises a two stage separator. A fluid mixture flows into an outer casing that surrounds an inner tube. The first stage comprises a number of baffles that help to separate gas from fluid as the fluid mixture falls downward within the casing. A second stage comprises a widened inner tube and a fin causing the fluid mixture to fall radially around the inner tube and downward. As the mixture gains speed the particulate matter is forced to the periphery of the mixture by centrifugal force. A pump intake on the bottom of the inner tube pulls in the fluid while the particulate matter falls away.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: SPIRIT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 9624765Abstract: A system for determining rod position in a rod pumped well is described that includes a laser unit mounted on an underside of the walking beam and a reflector plate mounted on the sampson post of the rod pumped well in a position near the laser unit. The laser transmits a beam onto the reflector plate allowing the laser unit to determine the distance between the laser and the reflector plate. The distance between the laser and reflector plate as determined by the laser is transmitted to a controller which calculates the position of the rod in the rod pumped well based on the distance determined by the laser.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20160177696Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 9273539Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20150218927Abstract: A gas separator for separating gas from a fluid in a production stream in a producing hydrocarbon well is described. The gas separator includes a central tube sized to fit into a well casing of the producing hydrocarbon well and having an input at its lower end for receiving the production stream and perforations at its upper end to allow the production stream to flow into the space between the central tube and the well casing. A suction tube is located inside the central tube, the suction tube is operable to draw fluid from the space between the central tube and the well casing and to deliver the fluid to an artificial lift mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: SPIRIT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20150211349Abstract: A particulate separator system and method for petroleum wells are described. An embodiment comprises a two stage separator. A fluid mixture flows into an outer casing that surrounds an inner tube. The first stage comprises a number of baffles that help to separate gas from fluid as the fluid mixture falls downward within the casing. A second stage comprises a widened inner tube and a fin causing the fluid mixture to fall radially around the inner tube and downward. As the mixture gains speed the particulate matter is forced to the periphery of the mixture by centrifugal force. A pump intake on the bottom of the inner tube pulls in the fluid while the particulate matter falls away.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: SPIRIT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 9004166Abstract: A gas separator for separating gas from a fluid in a production stream in a producing hydrocarbon well is described. The gas separator includes a central tube sized to fit into a well casing of the producing hydrocarbon well and having an input at its lower end for receiving the production stream and perforations at its upper end to allow the production stream to flow into the space between the central tube and the well casing. A suction tube is located inside the central tube, the suction tube is operable to draw fluid from the space between the central tube and the well casing and to deliver the fluid to an artificial lift mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20150055142Abstract: A system for determining rod position in a rod pumped well is described that includes a laser unit mounted on an underside of the walking beam and a reflector plate mounted on the sampson post of the rod pumped well in a position near the laser unit. The laser transmits a beam onto the reflector plate allowing the laser unit to determine the distance between the laser and the reflector plate. The distance between the laser and reflector plate as determined by the laser is transmitted to a controller which calculates the position of the rod in the rod pumped well based on the distance determined by the laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: SPIRIT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20140158344Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Patent number: 8651184Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20130333880Abstract: Devices and methods for obtaining diagnostics and control of the pumping process of rod pumped oil or gas wells are described. The diagnostics and control are implemented by means of the well simulation unit where surface load values are gathered through utilization of a load cell mounted on the carrier bar and attaching to the top of the polished rod and surface position values are gathered through the use of a position sensor mounted on the polish rod. Subsequently, an animation representing the entire pumping system is displayed instantaneously either on local display or by utilizing a HMI or a portable laptop, computer or other device connected to SCADA system. Changes of well conditions and pumping system conditions are displayed real time utilizing a direct simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: John M. Raglin, Andrej Y. Sevastyanov
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Publication number: 20130032352Abstract: A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: John M. Raglin
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Publication number: 20130032341Abstract: A gas separator for separating gas from a fluid in a production stream in a producing hydrocarbon well is described. The gas separator includes a central tube sized to fit into a well casing of the producing hydrocarbon well and having an input at its lower end for receiving the production stream and perforations at its upper end to allow the production stream to flow into the space between the central tube and the well casing. A suction tube is located inside the central tube, the suction tube is operable to draw fluid from the space between the central tube and the well casing and to deliver the fluid to an artificial lift mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: John M. Raglin