Patents by Inventor Nicolas G. Snoke

Nicolas G. Snoke 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: 20170268305
    Abstract: High pressure seals for pressure control fittings are disclosed, where such pressure control fittings are located at a wellhead, for example. Embodiments of cam lock seals, a spring-driven ball race seal and wedge seals are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Keith C. Johansen, Nicolas G. Snoke
  • Publication number: 20170159390
    Abstract: High pressure seals for pressure control fittings are disclosed, where such pressure control fittings are located at a wellhead, for example. Embodiments of cam lock seals, a spring-driven ball race seal and wedge seals are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Keith C. Johansen, Nicolas G. Snoke
  • Patent number: 9670745
    Abstract: High pressure seals for pressure control fittings are disclosed, where such pressure control fittings are located at a wellhead, for example. Embodiments of cam lock seals, a spring-driven ball race seal and wedge seals are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: FHE USA LLC
    Inventors: Keith C. Johansen, Nicolas G. Snoke
  • Patent number: 9644443
    Abstract: A wellhead pressure control fitting comprising a generally tubular Pressure Control Equipment (PCE) adapter configured to mate with pressure control equipment at a first adapter end, and with a receptacle inside a generally tubular pressure control assembly at a second adapter end. The pressure control assembly is configured to mate with a wellhead. Cooperating abutment surfaces form a high pressure seal when the second adapter end is compressively received into the receptacle. A plurality of cam locks on the exterior of the pressure control assembly rotate responsive to extension and retraction of the cam lock pistons. Cam lock rotation causes perimeter curvatures on the cam locks to bear down on corresponding curvatures on the second adapter end, which in turn compresses the second adapter end into the receptacle to form the seal. A locking ring may restrain the cam locks from rotation while the seal is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: FHE USA LLC
    Inventors: Keith C. Johansen, Nicolas G. Snoke