Patents by Inventor Jon Tyler
Jon Tyler 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: 12226722Abstract: An anti-prefill device may be disposed at a radially central portion of an endcap mounted on one axial end of an annular filter medium in a filter system.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventor: Jon Tyler Immel
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Publication number: 20240368952Abstract: A system includes a drilling fluid flow path configured to be selectively utilized with a well control drilling technique during a first drilling operation and a managed pressure drilling (MPD) technique during a second drilling operation. The system includes a first manifold assembly coupled to the drilling fluid flow path, wherein the first manifold assembly includes a drilling choke configured to be utilized with the well control drilling technique and coupled to a set of lines coupled to a blowout preventer coupled to a wellhead. The system includes a second manifold assembly coupled to the drilling fluid flow path, wherein the first manifold assembly includes a MPD choke configured to be utilized with the MPD technique. The system includes a set of lines coupled to one or more components of a wellhead assembly, wherein both the drilling choke and the MPD choke are coupled to the set of lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Glenn Thore Saebo, Vikas Rakhunde, Taylor Mozisek, Jon Tyler
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Publication number: 20240207763Abstract: An endcap for a filter element includes an annular plate member disposed adjacent an axial end surface of an annular filter medium of the filter element. A radially outer annular flange projects axially from a surface of the annular plate member. The radially outer annular flange includes a winglet feature extending radially outwardly in a cantilever fashion from an outer circumferential surface of the radially outer annular flange in a direction opposite to a direction in which the filter element is rotated during installation into a filter base of a filter system, with the winglet feature deflecting toward the outer circumferential surface of the radially outer annular flange through contact with a wedge-shaped protrusion projecting radially inwardly from an inner circumference of the filter base as the filter element is rotatably installed into the filter base, and springing back to its undeflected configuration after passing the wedge-shaped protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Jon Tyler Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler, Brian John Sutton, Tony Lynn Alwardt
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Patent number: 11993987Abstract: A gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit including a vertically-extending portion, an upset formed on the vertically-extending portion, an alignment key extending laterally from the vertically-extending portion, and a lower coupling at a lower end of the vertically-extending portion; a second conduit configured to connect to an auxiliary fluid line connected to and extending along a riser string that extends to a subsea wellhead, the second conduit including a receiving end configured to form a connection with the lower coupling; and a frame configured to be connected to the riser string. The frame includes an upper bracket vertically offset from a lower bracket to which the second conduit is secured, an alignment groove configured to slidably receive the alignment key so as to maintain a coaxial alignment between the vertically-extending portion of the gooseneck conduit and the second conduit, and a locking member pivotally coupled to the upper bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Ross Stevenson, Jon Tyler
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Publication number: 20240165543Abstract: A filter has a filter center tube that includes a plurality of layers of solidified material including a first layer with a first undulating strip of solidified material extending in a first predetermined direction, and a second layer with a second undulating strip of solidified material extending in a second predetermined direction. The first layer is in contact with the second layer and the first predetermined direction is not parallel with the second predetermined direction, forming a plurality of pores therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon Tyler Immel, Javier A. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11982134Abstract: A riser fluid handling system for managed pressure drilling includes a tubular portion having a lower end configured to be connected to a riser and an upper end, a spool connected to the upper end of the tubular portion, the spool having a base and a fluid conduit extending radially outward from the base and defining an axially-facing orifice. The fluid conduit is configured to provide fluid communication between the orifice and an interior of the spool. The system includes a valve connected to the fluid conduit and extending parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the tubular portion, the valve being configured to connect to a drape hose such that the drape hose extends axially therefrom and is able to swivel with respect to the spool.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, Jon Tyler, Ross Stevenson
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Patent number: 11965386Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a riser bolt torque device that is configured to couple a first riser joint to a second riser joint to form a riser of a subsea drilling system. The riser bolt torque device includes a first arm and a second arm, multiple torque tools supported on the first arm and the second arm, and one or more actuators configured to drive the first arm and the second arm to pivot relative to one another from an open configuration to a closed configuration to enable alignment between the multiple torque tools and a flange of the first riser joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler
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Patent number: 11946439Abstract: A filter module for filtering fuel in an engine system includes a primary filter, a secondary filter, and a module housing. A drain valve is movable between a closed position blocking a drain port in the module housing, and an open position. A service valve assembly is positioned at least partially within a cross passage in the module housing and adjustable from a closed configuration blocking a primary-side fuel passage from a secondary-side fuel passage in the module housing, to an open configuration, to drain fluids from the filter module by way of the single drain port.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Taylor McKinley, Jon Tyler Immel, Brian J Sutton, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Iulian Gabriel Ghiorghias
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Patent number: 11925885Abstract: A filter has a filter center tube that includes a plurality of layers of solidified material including a first layer with a first undulating strip of solidified material extending in a first predetermined direction, and a second layer with a second undulating strip of solidified material extending in a second predetermined direction. The first layer is in contact with the second layer and the first predetermined direction is not parallel with the second predetermined direction, forming a plurality of pores therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon Tyler Immel, Javier A. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11920422Abstract: A connector system includes a first riser joint configured to form part of a riser. The first riser joint includes a pin. The connector system also includes a connector configured to couple to a wellhead assembly. The connector includes multiple collet segments that are configured to move radially-inwardly to engage the pin of the first riser joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler, Ross Stevenson
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Publication number: 20230399900Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a riser bolt torque device that is configured to couple a first riser joint to a second riser joint to form a riser of a subsea drilling system. The riser bolt torque device includes a first arm and a second arm, multiple torque tools supported on the first arm and the second arm, and one or more actuators configured to drive the first arm and the second arm to pivot relative to one another from an open configuration to a closed configuration to enable alignment between the multiple torque tools and a flange of the first riser joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler
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Publication number: 20230356122Abstract: An anti-prefill device may be disposed at a radially central portion of an endcap mounted on one axial end of an annular filter medium in a filter system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventor: Jon Tyler Immel
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Publication number: 20230358194Abstract: A filter module for filtering fuel in an engine system includes a primary filter, a secondary filter, and a module housing. A drain valve is movable between a closed position blocking a drain port in the module housing, and an open position. A service valve assembly is positioned at least partially within a cross passage in the module housing and adjustable from a closed configuration blocking a primary-side fuel passage from a secondary-side fuel passage in the module housing, to an open configuration, to drain fluids from the filter module by way of the single drain port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Taylor McKinley, Jon Tyler Immel, Brian J Sutton, Stephen Ellis Oedewaaldt, Iulian Gabriele Ghiorghias
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Patent number: 11781398Abstract: A rotating control device (RCD) system includes a housing having a bore, a seal element positioned within the housing, a piston assembly supported within the housing and configured to drive the seal element to seal the bore, and a bearing assembly supported within the housing and configured to enable the seal element to rotate relative to the housing. The bearing assembly includes a first bearing section positioned between the housing and the seal element and a second bearing section positioned between a piston of the piston assembly and the seal element. The piston assembly is configured to selectively actuate the seal element into a first configuration, where the seal element extends into the bore and seals with a tubular therein, and a second configuration, where the seal element extends entirely through the bore and seals the bore without a tubular extending therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, Vikas Rakhunde, Jon Tyler, Matthew Givens
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Patent number: 11767721Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a riser bolt torque device that is configured to couple a first riser joint to a second riser joint to form a riser of a subsea drilling system. The riser bolt torque device includes a first arm and a second arm, multiple torque tools supported on the first arm and the second arm, and one or more actuators configured to drive the first arm and the second arm to pivot relative to one another from an open configuration to a closed configuration to enable alignment between the multiple torque tools and a flange of the first riser joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler
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Publication number: 20230265725Abstract: A riser fluid handling system for managed pressure drilling includes a tubular portion having a lower end configured to be connected to a riser and an upper end, a spool connected to the upper end of the tubular portion, the spool having a base and a fluid conduit extending radially outward from the base and defining an axially-facing orifice. The fluid conduit is configured to provide fluid communication between the orifice and an interior of the spool. The system includes a valve connected to the fluid conduit and extending parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the tubular portion, the valve being configured to connect to a drape hose such that the drape hose extends axially therefrom and is able to swivel with respect to the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Harold TENORIO, Jon TYLER, Ross STEVENSON
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Publication number: 20230212917Abstract: A gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit including a vertically-extending portion, an upset formed on the vertically-extending portion, an alignment key extending laterally from the vertically-extending portion, and a lower coupling at a lower end of the vertically-extending portion; a second conduit configured to connect to an auxiliary fluid line connected to and extending along a riser string that extends to a subsea wellhead, the second conduit including a receiving end configured to form a connection with the lower coupling; and a frame configured to be connected to the riser string. The frame includes an upper bracket vertically offset from a lower bracket to which the second conduit is secured, an alignment groove configured to slidably receive the alignment key so as to maintain a coaxial alignment between the vertically-extending portion of the gooseneck conduit and the second conduit, and a locking member pivotally coupled to the upper bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Ross Stevenson, Jon Tyler
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Patent number: 11603718Abstract: A connector system and method, of which the connector system includes a first conduit having a lower coupling and a first alignment feature, and a frame configured to be coupled to an oilfield tubular, and configured to receive the first conduit and a second conduit. The frame includes a second alignment feature configured to mate with the first alignment feature such that the lower coupling is aligned with the second conduit, and the first alignment feature is configured to slide vertically with respect to the second alignment feature such that the lower coupling is brought into engagement with the second conduit while the first and second alignment features are mated together.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Ross Stevenson, Jon Tyler
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Publication number: 20230069463Abstract: A connector system includes a first riser joint configured to form part of a riser. The first riser joint includes a pin. The connector system also includes a connector configured to couple to a wellhead assembly. The connector includes multiple collet segments that are configured to move radially-inwardly to engage the pin of the first riser joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler, Ross Stevenson
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Publication number: 20220364422Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a riser bolt torque device that is configured to couple a first riser joint to a second riser joint to form a riser of a subsea drilling system. The riser bolt torque device includes a first arm and a second arm, multiple torque tools supported on the first arm and the second arm, and one or more actuators configured to drive the first arm and the second arm to pivot relative to one another from an open configuration to a closed configuration to enable alignment between the multiple torque tools and a flange of the first riser joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Harold Tenorio, John Zahl, Jon Tyler