Patents by Inventor John R. Meijer
John R. Meijer 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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Patent number: 11655902Abstract: A valve assembly includes a ball configured to block fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in a closed position and to enable fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in an open position. The valve assembly also includes an actuator assembly configured to drive the ball to transition between the open position and the closed position. In addition, the valve assembly includes multiple compression springs disposed on one side of the ball. Each compression spring of the multiple compression springs is configured to directly urge the ball toward the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK LimitedInventors: John R. Meijer, Mangesh Edke
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Patent number: 11319758Abstract: A connection system includes a turnbuckle having a first set of threads and a second set of threads disposed on an inner surface of the turnbuckle. The turnbuckle is configured to couple two threaded components to one another via rotation of the turnbuckle in a first direction. In addition, the connection system includes a compression washer configured to compress as the turnbuckle rotates in the first direction. The compression washer is configured to apply a longitudinal force to the turnbuckle while the compression washer is compressed to increase resistance to rotation of the turnbuckle in a second direction, opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITEDInventor: John R. Meijer
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Publication number: 20200408046Abstract: A connection system includes a turnbuckle having a first set of threads and a second set of threads disposed on an inner surface of the turnbuckle. The turnbuckle is configured to couple two threaded components to one another via rotation of the turnbuckle in a first direction. In addition, the connection system includes a compression washer configured to compress as the turnbuckle rotates in the first direction. The compression washer is configured to apply a longitudinal force to the turnbuckle while the compression washer is compressed to increase resistance to rotation of the turnbuckle in a second direction, opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: John R. Meijer
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Publication number: 20200400240Abstract: A valve assembly includes a ball configured to block fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in a closed position and to enable fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in an open position. The valve assembly also includes an actuator assembly configured to drive the ball to transition between the open position and the closed position. In addition, the valve assembly includes multiple compression springs disposed on one side of the ball. Each compression spring of the multiple compression springs is configured to directly urge the ball toward the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: John R. Meijer, Mangesh Edke
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Patent number: 8322450Abstract: A wellbore packer having a setting mechanism adapted to apply an axial force along a force path; a seal member connected with the setting mechanism along the force path, the seal member set in response to the application of the axial force; a slip connected with the setting mechanism downstream of the seal member along the force path, the slip set in response to the application of the axial force; and an assembly adapted to transfer the axial force around the intervening seal member to the slip.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: John R. Meijer
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Publication number: 20090294137Abstract: A wellbore packer having a setting mechanism adapted to apply an axial force along a force path; a seal member connected with the setting mechanism along the force path, the seal member set in response to the application of the axial force; a slip connected with the setting mechanism downstream of the seal member along the force path, the slip set in response to the application of the axial force; and an assembly adapted to transfer the axial force around the intervening seal member to the slip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: John R. Meijer
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Patent number: 7510003Abstract: A technique is provided in which a soft landing system is used for connecting upper and lower assemblies in a wellbore. The soft landing system cushions the engagement of an upper well assembly with a lower well assembly and facilitates the controlled engagement of control line connectors. The controlled engagement limits or avoids damage to the control line connectors in well completion operations performed in two or more stages.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John R. Meijer, Raghuram Kamath, Jason K. Jonas, Robert S. Neves, David L. Verzwyvelt
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Patent number: 7503395Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate connection of well equipment assemblies at a downhole location. A first assembly comprises a control line having a connector designed for coupling with a corresponding connector of a next adjacent assembly. Additionally, a mechanism is provided to restrain movement of the next adjacent assembly prior to full engagement with the first assembly to enable performance of a desired preparation procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John R. Meijer, Raghuram Kamath, Jason K. Jonas, Robert S. Neves, David L. Verzwyvelt
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Patent number: 7398822Abstract: A technique is provided in which a contraction joint is used to facilitate connection of well equipment assemblies at a downhole location. The contraction joint accommodates changes in system length during engagement and use or the well equipment assemblies in a wellbore. Additionally, the contraction joint provides a positive indication of joint position and enables resetting of the joint following initial contraction.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John R. Meijer, Raghuram Kamath, Jason K. Jonas, Robert S. Neves, David L. Verzwyvelt
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Patent number: 6231265Abstract: A latching assembly includes a first mating portion and a second mating portion disposed adjacent and rotationally restrained relative to the first mating portion. A first cam member having a first cam profile is mounted on the first mating portion. A second cam member having a second cam profile is mounted on the second mating portion. The second cam profile is adapted to inter-fit with the first cam profile. Torque induced by the cam members when the cam profiles are engaging rotates the first cam member until the first cam profile is inter-fitted with the second cam profile.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Gary L. Rytlewski, John R. Meijer, Dinesh R. Patel