Patents by Inventor Marcus Lara

Marcus Lara 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: 11346205
    Abstract: A flowline jumper for providing fluid communication between first and second spaced apart subsea structures includes a length of conduit having a predetermined size and shape and first and second connectors deployed on opposing ends of the conduit. The first and second connectors are configured to couple with corresponding connectors on the subsea structures. At least one electronic sensor is deployed on the conduit. The sensor is configured to measure at least one of a vibration and a load in the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Akshay Kalia, Marcus Lara, Alireza Shirani
  • Patent number: 10794156
    Abstract: A vertical multi-bore jumper. The jumper is outfitted with interfaces that include rotatable hubs accommodating perimeter bore terminations that may be rotated about a central production bore. In this manner, the multiple bores may be flexibly aligned with corresponding couplers at equipment located on the seabed. As a result, undue torque is not placed on the jumper in attempting to align multiple bores at the interfaces which may be frequently misaligned at the outset of such installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Marcus Lara, Akshay Kalia, Brian Bibighaus
  • Patent number: 10487608
    Abstract: A subsea connector assembly with flowmeter incorporated therein. The assembly is particularly configured for securing a flexible flowline at subsea production managing hardware such as at a manifold at a seabed or Christmas tree at a well head. Incorporating a flowmeter into the connector as opposed to such comparatively larger scale hardware ultimately saves substantial material, transport, installation, footspace and other costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Akshay Kalia, Gustavo Gonzalez, Randy Kimberling
  • Patent number: 10400923
    Abstract: A gasket capable of sealing against multiple sealing surfaces, comprising an inner seal ring for sealing against inner sealing surfaces, an outer seal ring for sealing against outer sealing surfaces, one or more intermediate seal rings for sealing against one or more intermediate sealing surfaces, and a connector member for connecting the inner seal ring, one or more intermediate seal rings and the outer seal ring. In some embodiments, the gasket includes a retaining feature for securing the gasket in place and a removal feature for removing the gasket. In some embodiments, the various components of the gasket (e.g., seal rings, connector members, retaining feature, etc.) are composed of different materials (e.g., metal, metal alloy, plastic, rubber, ceramic and/or glass).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Phillip Michael Theriot, Brian Glassman
  • Publication number: 20190178060
    Abstract: A vertical multi-bore jumper. The jumper is outfitted with interfaces that include rotatable hubs accommodating perimeter bore terminations that may be rotated about a central production bore. In this manner, the multiple bores may be flexibly aligned with corresponding couplers at equipment located on the seabed. As a result, undue torque is not placed on the jumper in attempting to align multiple bores at the interfaces which may be frequently misaligned at the outset of such installations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Lara, Akshay Kalia, Brian Bibighaus
  • Patent number: 10132155
    Abstract: A subsea flowline jumper connector includes at least one electronic connector deployed thereon. The sensor may provide data indicative of the connector state during installation and production operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Jack Coble, Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Akshay Kalia, Jan Illakowicz
  • Patent number: 10100618
    Abstract: A technique for engaging a bore connector with a receptacle on subsea equipment. The technique may include providing an operator with a visual indication of acceptable alignment between the connector and the receptacle in advance of attaining engagement. In this way, a proper and reliably sealed engagement may be achieved. Further, the bore connector and techniques for use thereof include added indication of completed sealed engagement sufficient for testing and/or operational use of the connector in supporting a fluid application directed at the equipment through the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Alessandro Sales, Jefferson Rodrigo Marcelino Dos Santos, Akshay Kalia, Alireza Shirani, Sergio Yamahata, Marcus Lara
  • Publication number: 20180231158
    Abstract: A gasket capable of sealing against multiple sealing surfaces, comprising an inner seal ring for sealing against inner sealing surfaces, an outer seal ring for sealing against outer sealing surfaces, one or more intermediate seal rings for sealing against one or more intermediate sealing surfaces, and a connector member for connecting the inner seal ring, one or more intermediate seal rings and the outer seal ring. In some embodiments, the gasket includes a retaining feature for securing the gasket in place and a removal feature for removing the gasket. In some embodiments, the various components of the gasket (e.g., seal rings, connector members, retaining feature, etc.) are composed of different materials (e.g., metal, metal alloy, plastic, rubber, ceramic and/or glass).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Phillip Michael Theriot, Brian Glassman
  • Publication number: 20180156026
    Abstract: A flowline jumper for providing fluid communication between first and second spaced apart subsea structures includes a length of conduit having a predetermined size and shape and first and second connectors deployed on opposing ends of the conduit. The first and second connectors are configured to couple with corresponding connectors on the subsea structures. At least one electronic sensor is deployed on the conduit. The sensor is configured to measure at least one of a vibration and a load in the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Akshay KALIA, Marcus LARA, Alireza SHIRANI
  • Publication number: 20180156024
    Abstract: A subsea flowline jumper connector includes at least one electronic connector deployed thereon. The sensor may provide data indicative of the connector state during installation and production operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Jack COBLE, Alireza SHIRANI, Marcus LARA, Akshay KALIA, Jan ILLAKOWICZ
  • Patent number: 9890615
    Abstract: A technique facilitates clamping operations by providing mechanical advantage. According to an embodiment, a clamping system comprises a clamp having a plurality of clamp segments with surfaces oriented to securely hold and clamp mating features, e.g. mating hubs, of adjacent components. The clamping system also may comprise an actuator coupled to the clamp to enable selective shifting of the clamp between an open position to receive the mating features and a closed position in which the clamp segments are contracted together to secure engagement of those features. A driver is coupled to the actuator to enable movement, e.g. shifting, of the actuator when opening or closing the clamp. The actuator facilitates operation of the driver via, for example, an ROV by providing mechanical advantage and thus increasing the clamping force applied by the clamp to the mating features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Tom Polasek, Akshay Kalia
  • Publication number: 20170328176
    Abstract: A technique for engaging a bore connector with a receptacle on subsea equipment. The technique may include providing an operator with a visual indication of acceptable alignment between the connector and the receptacle in advance of attaining engagement. In this way, a proper and reliably sealed engagement may be achieved. Further, the bore connector and techniques for use thereof include added indication of completed sealed engagement sufficient for testing and/or operational use of the connector in supporting a fluid application directed at the equipment through the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Alessandro Sales, Jefferson Rodrigo Marcelino Dos Santos, Akshay Kalia, Alireza Shirani, Sergio Yamahata, Marcus Lara
  • Publication number: 20170328163
    Abstract: A subsea connector assembly with flowmeter incorporated therein. The assembly is particularly configured for securing a flexible flowline at subsea production managing hardware such as at a manifold at a seabed or Christmas tree at a well head. Incorporating a flowmeter into the connector as opposed to such comparatively larger scale hardware ultimately saves substantial material, transport, installation, footspace and other costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Alireza Shirani, Marcus Lara, Akshay Kalia, Gustavo Gonzalez, Randy Kimberling
  • Publication number: 20170067583
    Abstract: A connection system for retaining and releasing a gasket, a retention mechanism for retaining the gasket with a hub, and methods for operating the same are provided. The connection system includes a hub that contains a profile configured to receive the gasket and a retention mechanism. The retention mechanism is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position and is biased toward the latched position. At least a portion of the retention mechanism is extended inwardly from the hub so as to retain the gasket with the hub when in the latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Jan S. Illakowicz, Marcus Lara, Jack Eilers Coble
  • Publication number: 20150176744
    Abstract: A gasket capable of sealing against multiple sealing surfaces, comprising an inner seal ring for sealing against inner sealing surfaces, an outer seal ring for sealing against outer sealing surfaces, one or more intermediate seal rings for sealing against one or more intermediate sealing surfaces, and a connector member for connecting the inner seal ring, one or more intermediate seal rings and the outer seal ring. In some embodiments, the gasket includes a retaining feature for securing the gasket in place and a removal feature for removing the gasket. In some embodiments, the various components of the gasket (e.g., seal rings, connector members, retaining feature, etc.) are composed of different materials (e.g., metal, metal alloy, plastic, rubber, ceramic and/or glass).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian Glassman, Alireza Shirani, Phillip Michael Theriot, Marcus Lara