Patents by Inventor Lon Robinson
Lon Robinson 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: 12241353Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing pump system includes an electric powered hydraulic fracturing pump positioned on a support structure. The system also includes a suction stabilizer/dampener coupled to a suction end of the pump. The system further includes a compressed gas supply, fluidly coupled to the suction stabilizer/dampener, and positioned on the support structure. The system also includes a flow path between the suction stabilizer/dampener and the compressed gas supply, the flow path including at least one valve and at least one regulator configured to control flow from the compressed gas supply to the suction stabilizer/dampener.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: U.S. WELL SERVICES, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Alexander Christinzio, Lon Robinson
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Publication number: 20240392666Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system includes a support structure having a first area at a first height and a second area at a second height, the first and second areas adjacent one another. The system also includes an electric powered, multi-plunger pump with an odd number of plungers, arranged in the first area, the electric powered pump coupled to a well, via outlet piping, and powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in the second area, connected to the at least one electric motor, the VFD configured to control at least a speed of the at least one electric motor. The system also includes a transformer, arranged in the second area, the transformer positioned within an enclosure with the VFD, the transformer distributing power to the electric pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
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Patent number: 12152711Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes an electric powered pump having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet coupled to a well associated with the subterranean formation and powered by at least one electric motor. The system also includes a fluid source, coupled to the inlet of the electric powered pump, the fluid source providing a slurry for injection into the subterranean formation. The system further includes a hose extending between the fluid source and the electric powered pump, the hose being flexible and having a first diameter. The system includes a fitting between the hose and the electric powered pump, the fitting having a first end for receiving the hose at the first diameter and a second end for coupling to the electric powered pump at a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2023Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Alexander James Christinzio
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Patent number: 12116875Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes a support structure that includes an electric powered pump, arranged in a first area, the electric powered pump powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in a second area proximate the first area, connected to the at least one electric motor to control the speed of the at least one electric motor. The system includes a transformer, arranged in a third area proximate the second area. The system also includes a slide out platform integrated into the first area, the slide out platform being driven between a retracted position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter, Lon Robinson
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Patent number: 12084952Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system includes a support structure having a first area at a first height and a second area at a second height, the first and second areas adjacent one another. The system also includes an electric powered, multi-plunger pump with an odd number of plungers, arranged in the first area, the electric powered pump coupled to a well, via outlet piping, and powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in the second area, connected to the at least one electric motor, the VFD configured to control at least a speed of the at least one electric motor. The system also includes a transformer, arranged in the second area, the transformer positioned within an enclosure with the VFD, the transformer distributing power to the electric pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2023Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
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Publication number: 20240288051Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation is described according to various embodiments. In an embodiment, the system can include a multi-plunger hydraulic fracturing pump fluidly connected to a well associated with the subterranean formation, the multi-plunger pump configured to pump fluid into a wellbore associated with the well at a high pressure so that the fluid passes from the wellbore into the subterranean formation and fractures the subterranean formation. In an embodiment, a plurality of motors can be positioned to power the multi-plunger pump, and a planetary gear train can have a plurality of pinion gears in rotational contact with each of the plurality of motors. In an embodiment, a gear ratio of the planetary gear train and a speed at which the plurality of motors operates can be selected so as to limit a maximum pump speed associated with the multi-plunger pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2024Publication date: August 29, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services Holdings, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Lon Robinson, Brandon N. Hinderliter, Alexander James Christinzio
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Publication number: 20240209852Abstract: A fluid end for a fracturing pump includes a plurality of segments coupled together along a discharge axis, each segment of the plurality of segments having a plurality of suction bores. The fluid end also includes respective interfaces between segment pairs formed by adjacent segments of the plurality of segments, the interfaces coupling the segment pairs together. The fluid end further includes respective access areas proximate the respective interfaces, the respective access areas configured to provide access for mechanical couplings to join the segment pairs together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring
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Patent number: 12012952Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing valve control system includes an electric powered, multi-plunger hydraulic fracturing pump. The system also includes a manifold coupled to the hydraulic fracturing pump. The system further includes a valve associated with the manifold, the valve being operable to move between an open position, a closed position, and a plurality of intermediate positions. The system includes a valve actuator, coupled to the valve, the valve actuator being an electric actuator that is remotely controllable in response to one or more operational aspects of the hydraulic fracturing pump. The system also includes a control interface, the control interface forming at least a portion of a control system, the control interface being accessible from a location remote from the hydraulic fracturing pump and outside of a zone of pressure formed by the hydraulic fracturing pump during operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy Brunty, Jeremiah Luke Wright, Alexander Christinzio, Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Arden Albert, Joshua Watson
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Publication number: 20240167372Abstract: A system for electric-motor driven transportation mechanism for fracturing operations is disclosed. The system includes at least one transportation mechanism to transport blender components for a blender fluid from a first tub that may be a proppant hopper to a second tub that may be a blender tub and that may be associated with a fracturing blender; an electric motor and a control unit associated with the at least one transportation mechanism; and at least one variable frequency drive (VFD) associated with the electric motors for real time control of a speed associated with the at least one transportation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Alexander Christinzio, Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring
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Patent number: 11959533Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation is described according to various embodiments. In an embodiment, the system can include a multi-plunger hydraulic fracturing pump fluidly connected to a well associated with the subterranean formation, the multi-plunger pump configured to pump fluid into a wellbore associated with the well at a high pressure so that the fluid passes from the wellbore into the subterranean formation and fractures the subterranean formation. In an embodiment, a plurality of motors can be positioned to power the multi-plunger pump, and a planetary gear train can have a plurality of pinion gears in rotational contact with each of the plurality of motors. In an embodiment, a gear ratio of the planetary gear train and a speed at which the plurality of motors operates can be selected so as to limit a maximum pump speed associated with the multi-plunger pump.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services Holdings, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Lon Robinson, Brandon N. Hinderliter, Alexander James Christinzio
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Publication number: 20240084680Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system includes a support structure having a first area at a first height and a second area at a second height, the first and second areas adjacent one another. The system also includes an electric powered, multi-plunger pump with an odd number of plungers, arranged in the first area, the electric powered pump coupled to a well, via outlet piping, and powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in the second area, connected to the at least one electric motor, the VFD configured to control at least a speed of the at least one electric motor. The system also includes a transformer, arranged in the second area, the transformer positioned within an enclosure with the VFD, the transformer distributing power to the electric pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
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Patent number: 11905806Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system includes a support structure having a first area at a first height and a second area at a second height, the first and second areas adjacent one another. The system also includes an electric powered, multi-plunger pump with an odd number of plungers, arranged in the first area, the electric powered pump coupled to a well, via outlet piping, and powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in the second area, connected to the at least one electric motor, the VFD configured to control at least a speed of the at least one electric motor. The system also includes a transformer, arranged in the second area, the transformer positioned within an enclosure with the VFD, the transformer distributing power to the electric pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
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Patent number: 11885206Abstract: A system for electric-motor driven transportation mechanism for fracturing operations is disclosed. The system includes at least one transportation mechanism to transport blender components for a blender fluid from a first tub that may be a proppant hopper to a second tub that may be a blender tub and that may be associated with a fracturing blender; an electric motor and a control unit associated with the at least one transportation mechanism; and at least one variable frequency drive (VFD) associated with the electric motors for real time control of a speed associated with the at least one transportation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Alexander Christinzio, Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring
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Publication number: 20240019057Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes an electric powered pump having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet coupled to a well associated with the subterranean formation and powered by at least one electric motor. The system also includes a fluid source, coupled to the inlet of the electric powered pump, the fluid source providing a slurry for injection into the subterranean formation. The system further includes a hose extending between the fluid source and the electric powered pump, the hose being flexible and having a first diameter. The system includes a fitting between the hose and the electric powered pump, the fitting having a first end for receiving the hose at the first diameter and a second end for coupling to the electric powered pump at a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Alexander James Christinzio
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Patent number: 11859610Abstract: A fluid end for a fracturing pump includes a plurality of segments coupled together along a discharge axis, each segment of the plurality of segments having a plurality of suction bores. The fluid end also includes respective interfaces between segment pairs formed by adjacent segments of the plurality of segments, the interfaces coupling the segment pairs together. The fluid end further includes respective access areas proximate the respective interfaces, the respective access areas configured to provide access for mechanical couplings to join the segment pairs together.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring
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Publication number: 20230366450Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation is described according to various embodiments. In an embodiment, the system can include a multi-plunger hydraulic fracturing pump fluidly connected to a well associated with the subterranean formation, the multi-plunger pump configured to pump fluid into a wellbore associated with the well at a high pressure so that the fluid passes from the wellbore into the subterranean formation and fractures the subterranean formation. In an embodiment, a plurality of motors can be positioned to power the multi-plunger pump, and a planetary gear train can have a plurality of pinion gears in rotational contact with each of the plurality of motors. In an embodiment, a gear ratio of the planetary gear train and a speed at which the plurality of motors operates can be selected so as to limit a maximum pump speed associated with the multi-plunger pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Lon Robinson, Brandon N. Hinderliter, Alexander James Christinzio
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Publication number: 20230353017Abstract: A system and a method for use of electric motors in fracturing operations are disclosed. The system includes an electric motor, a turbine generator, an encoderless vector control subsystem, and at least one pump. The turbine generator is adapted to generate electric power for the system. The encoderless vector control subsystem is coupled between the turbine generator and the electric motor to control the electric motor using determined parameters that are based in part on vibration induced in a feature associated with the turbine generator. The at least one pump is adapted to receive torque input from the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
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Publication number: 20230272699Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes a support structure that includes an electric powered pump, arranged in a first area, the electric powered pump powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in a second area proximate the first area, connected to the at least one electric motor to control the speed of the at least one electric motor. The system includes a transformer, arranged in a third area proximate the second area. The system also includes a slide out platform integrated into the first area, the slide out platform being driven between a retracted position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter, Lon Robinson
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Publication number: 20230258173Abstract: A fluid end for a fracturing pump includes a plurality of segments coupled together along a discharge axis, each segment of the plurality of segments having a plurality of suction bores. The fluid end also includes respective interfaces between segment pairs formed by adjacent segments of the plurality of segments, the interfaces coupling the segment pairs together. The fluid end further includes respective access areas proximate the respective interfaces, the respective access areas configured to provide access for mechanical couplings to join the segment pairs together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Brandon Hinderliter, Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring
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Patent number: 11728709Abstract: A system and a method for use of electric motors in fracturing operations are disclosed. The system includes an electric motor, a turbine generator, an encoderless vector control subsystem, and at least one pump. The turbine generator is adapted to generate electric power for the system. The encoderless vector control subsystem is coupled between the turbine generator and the electric motor to control the electric motor using determined parameters that are based in part on vibration induced in a feature associated with the turbine generator. The at least one pump is adapted to receive torque input from the electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLCInventors: Lon Robinson, Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter