Patents by Inventor Kyle Meier

Kyle Meier 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).

  • Patent number: 11962193
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe methods for improved permanent magnet motor rotor systems for submersible electric motors. The improved rotor system includes a single piece of material shaft with surface mounted permanent magnets. The single piece of material shaft minimizes the number of shaft bearings and locates the bearings outside of the stator windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: RLT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Curt, Kyle Meier, Jerry Yu, Samuel Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11661833
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus, method, and system for separating solids from fluids, particularly in a downhole environment. The separator apparatus comprises a vortex inducer and a solids collection conduit. The separator apparatus can be mounted in a cylindrical housing for attachment to downhole piping for removal of solids in fluid flowing to other equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Reynolds Lift Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Kyle Meier
  • Patent number: 11601027
    Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting rotors between multiple permanent magnet motors. By coupling the rotors of multiple modules, torque may be transferred while maintaining the angular alignment between the stator and rotor magnetic fields of each individual permanent magnet motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: RLT HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Curt, Kyle Meier, Zhichao Yu, Samuel Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11552537
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe methods for an improved electrical connector system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: RLT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Zhichao Yu, Kyle Meier, Edward Curt
  • Publication number: 20220069678
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe methods for an improved electrical connector system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Zhichao Yu, Kyle Meier, Edward Curt
  • Publication number: 20210083544
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe methods for improved permanent magnet motor rotor systems for submersible electric motors. The improved rotor system includes a single piece of material shaft with surface mounted permanent magnets. The single piece of material shaft minimizes the number of shaft bearings and locates the bearings outside of the stator windings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Curt, Kyle Meier, Jerry Yu, Samuel Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20200136450
    Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting rotors between multiple permanent magnet motors. By coupling the rotors of multiple modules, torque may be transferred while maintaining the angular alignment between the stator and rotor magnetic fields of each individual permanent magnet motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Curt, Kyle Meier, Zhichao Yu, Samuel Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20190003296
    Abstract: A device and method for inhibiting particle (e.g., sand) accumulation on down hole equipment, such as an ESP, particularly when the equipment is not in use. The device and methods permit the equipment to start and stop with fewer break downs and at greater efficiency. The device includes a central tubular section connecting the equipment to the production tubing string. The tubular section is surrounded by an annulus and a number of ports in the tubular section angled to allow fluid communication between the tubular section and the annulus during operation, but prevent particles from flowing from the annulus into the tubular section when not in use. A check valve between the tube and ESP assists in isolating the ESP from sand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Robert P. FIELDER, III, Kyle Meier, Evan Sheline
  • Patent number: 10082014
    Abstract: A device and method for inhibiting particle (e.g., sand) accumulation on down hole equipment, such as an ESP, particularly when the equipment is not in use. The device and methods permit the equipment to start and stop with fewer break downs and at greater efficiency. The device includes a central tubular section connecting the equipment to the production tubing string. The tubular section is surrounded by an annulus and a number of ports in the tubular section angled to allow fluid communication between the tubular section and the annulus during operation, but prevent particles from flowing from the annulus into the tubular section when not in use. A check valve between the tube and ESP assists in isolating the ESP from sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: FORUM US, INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Fielder, III, Kyle Meier, Evan Sheline
  • Publication number: 20170328190
    Abstract: A device and method for inhibiting particle (e.g., sand) accumulation on down hole equipment, such as an ESP, particularly when the equipment is not in use. The device and methods permit the equipment to start and stop with fewer break downs and at greater efficiency. The device includes a central tubular section connecting the equipment to the production tubing string. The tubular section is surrounded by an annulus and a number of ports in the tubular section angled to allow fluid communication between the tubular section and the annulus during operation, but prevent particles from flowing from the annulus into the tubular section when not in use. A check valve between the tube and ESP assists in isolating the ESP from sand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert P. Fielder, III, Kyle Meier, Evan Sheline
  • Publication number: 20130180592
    Abstract: A valve having an outer housing defining a central bore with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A check dart assembly, valve seat and piston assembly are retained within the central bore. The valve is moveable between open and closed positions in response to fluid flow into the fluid inlet of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Zhi Yong He, James Holt, Robert Rees, Gerald Whitley, Kyle Meier