Patents by Inventor Kevin O'Dell

Kevin O'Dell 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).

  • Publication number: 20230039692
    Abstract: A wedge to be used with a lockdown ring is disclosed. The lockdown ring is to be used with a wellhead. The wedge is enabled to engage a separation in the lockdown ring. The wedge includes a stopping feature to enable the wedge to be in one of a plurality of positions within the separation in the lockdown ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Kevin O'Dell, Samuel Cheng, Keith Adams, Wei He, Eugene Borak
  • Patent number: 10927637
    Abstract: Embodiments include an energizing ring for setting a downhole seal includes a body having a varied cross-section along at least a portion of an axial length. The energizing ring also includes a plurality of peaks forming at least a portion of the varied cross-section having a first diameter. The energizing ring also includes a plurality of valleys forming at least a portion of the varied cross-section having a second diameter, the first diameter being larger than the second diameter, and respective valleys of the plurality of valleys being arranged proximate respective peaks of the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Vetco Gray, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Wei He, Andrew Ingram, Kevin O'Dell, Gregory Dunn
  • Patent number: 10830006
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system for setting a seal in a wellbore including a sabot arranged proximate the seal, the sabot being supported by the seal and having a first diameter larger than a second diameter of the seal. The system also includes a bridge coupled to the sabot and in contact with the seal, the bridge extending axially away from the sabot and positioned within a slot formed by an extension of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: VETCO GRAY, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Kevin O'Dell, Gregory Dunn, Joseph Pallini
  • Patent number: 10745992
    Abstract: An energizing ring for setting a downhole sealing element includes a passage extending through a width of the energizing ring and a wing extending radially outward from a body of the energizing ring, the wing includes a sealing arm coupled to the body at a joint and a slot arranged between at least a portion of the sealing arm and the body, wherein the sealing arm is configured to pivot relative to the joint in response to a fluid pressure within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Wei He, Kevin O'Dell, Joseph Pallini
  • Publication number: 20200173247
    Abstract: Embodiments include an energizing ring for setting a downhole seal includes a body having a varied cross-section along at least a portion of an axial length. The energizing ring also includes a plurality of peaks forming at least a portion of the varied cross-section having a first diameter. The energizing ring also includes a plurality of valleys forming at least a portion of the varied cross-section having a second diameter, the first diameter being larger than the second diameter, and respective valleys of the plurality of valleys being arranged proximate respective peaks of the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Vetco Gray, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Wei He, Andrew Ingram, Kevin O'Dell, Gregory Dunn
  • Publication number: 20200173240
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system for setting a seal in a wellbore including a sabot arranged proximate the seal, the sabot being supported by the seal and having a first diameter larger than a second diameter of the seal. The system also includes a bridge coupled to the sabot and in contact with the seal, the bridge extending axially away from the sabot and positioned within a slot formed by an extension of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Vetco Gray, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Kevin O'Dell, Gregory Dunn, Joseph Pallini
  • Publication number: 20190309598
    Abstract: An energizing ring for setting a downhole sealing element includes a passage extending through a width of the energizing ring and a wing extending radially outward from a body of the energizing ring, the wing includes a sealing arm coupled to the body at a joint and a slot arranged between at least a portion of the sealing arm and the body, wherein the sealing arm is configured to pivot relative to the joint in response to a fluid pressure within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Wei He, Kevin O'Dell, Joseph Pallini
  • Publication number: 20050081525
    Abstract: A system for cooling at least one gas turbine liquid fuel component located in a high temperature environment to eliminate coking in the component is disclosed. The system includes a sleeve surrounding the liquid fuel component, a device for providing a current of cool air, and a conduit connected between the cool air device and the sleeve to direct the current of cool air into the sleeve to cool the liquid fuel component. The system can also include a manifold connected to the conduit and a plurality of second conduits for connecting the manifold to a plurality of sleeves surrounding a plurality of liquid fuel components, each sleeve being connected to a corresponding second conduit. Each sleeve includes a plurality of spacing devices for centering the sleeve around the at least one liquid fuel component so as to form an annulus between the sleeve and the liquid fuel component through which the current of cool air flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Howard Kaplan, David Acquavella, Steven Junquera, David Johnson, Christopher Miller, Robert Iasillo, Gregory Hampson, Kevin O'Dell