Patents by Inventor Michael Quinney

Michael Quinney 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).

  • Pipe-in-pipe apparatus, and methods and systems
    Patent number: 8950499
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which provides fluid communication between the inner bore and the annular space in a pipe-in-pipe system. Other embodiments disclose an apparatus which provides fluid communication between adjacent segments of the annular space, between the inner bore or the annular space and an external source in a pipe-in-pipe type system. Methods and systems are disclosed utilizing the various apparatus embodiments to transport well fluids in an offshore or onshore hydrocarbon production operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C. F. Critsinelis, Sid A. Mebarkia, Michael Quinney, Miguel Ruiz
  • PIPE-IN-PIPE APPARATUS, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130025875
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which provides fluid communication between the inner bore and the annular space in a pipe-in-pipe system. Other embodiments disclose an apparatus which provides fluid communication between adjacent segments of the annular space, between the inner bore or the annular space and an external source in a pipe-in-pipe type system. Methods and systems are disclosed utilizing the various apparatus embodiments to transport well fluids in an offshore or onshore hydrocarbon production operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio C.F. Critsinelis, Sid A. Mebarkia, Michael Quinney, Miguel Ruiz