Patents by Inventor Patrick Robert Derkacz
Patrick Robert Derkacz 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: 11215014Abstract: Connectors and connection systems for connecting two tubing sections together are provided. The connectors can include: a first end having an outer surface and adapted for insertion into an end of the tubing section and a second end adapted for connection to a second connector. The connector can have an attachment block in one aspect with a first threaded aperture and a second threaded aperture passing through it so that axial screws and radial screws can secure the connector to the end of a tubing section before it is connected to another connector. In another aspect, the connector can have an attachment slot provided in an outer surface of the first end of the connector sized to fit a retaining clips so that axial screws can secure the connector to an end of a tubing section before the connector is connected to another connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: EVOLUTION ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Luke Anthony Stack, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Aaron William Logan
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Patent number: 11085247Abstract: An assembly for securing a probe retention member at a desired location within a tubular interior such as in a drill string collar. The assembly may use one or more securing members external to the retention member. In some embodiments most of the stresses from the probe retention structures of the retention member are isolated.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Luke Anthony Stack, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Patrick Robert Derkacz, Kurtis Kenneth Lee West, Robert Andrew Harris
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Patent number: 10934784Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Patent number: 10837240Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Patent number: 10295060Abstract: A method for sealing a gap sub wherein injected material is used to secure a seal member in a gap. The seal member is positioned in the gap, and the material is then injected into the gap and against the seal member, seating the seal member and securing it in place once the material solidifies. The injected material is preferably electrically non-conductive.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: EVOLUTION ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Luke Anthony Stack, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick Robert Derkacz, Daniel William Ahmoye
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Publication number: 20190100969Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Publication number: 20190010765Abstract: An assembly for securing a probe retention member at a desired location within a tubular interior such as in a drill string collar, using one or more securing members external to the retention member or isolating most of the stresses from the probe retention structures of the retention member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Luke Anthony Stack, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Patrick Robert Derkacz, Kurtis Kenneth Lee West, Robert Andrew Harris
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Publication number: 20180340414Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Patent number: 10125904Abstract: A sealing member or gasket for sealing a space between two adjacent surfaces, the sealing member having at least one non-helical circumferential extension or ridge configured for size-on-size or press fit engagement with a corresponding recess in at least one of the surfaces being sealed. The sealing member can be formed by molding followed by insertion between the two adjacent surfaces, or by positioning the surfaces adjacent one another and then injecting or pouring the sealing member material into the space and allowing it to solidify in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Luke Anthony Stack, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick Robert Derkacz, Daniel William Ahmoye
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Publication number: 20180305986Abstract: Connectors and connection systems for connecting two tubing sections together are provided. The connectors can include: a first end having an outer surface and adapted for insertion into an end of the tubing section and a second end adapted for connection to a second connector. The connector can have an attachment block in one aspect with a first threaded aperture and a second threaded aperture passing through it so that axial screws and radial screws can secure the connector to the end of a tubing section before it is connected to another connector. In another aspect, the connector can have an attachment slot provided in an outer surface of the first end of the connector sized to fit a retaining clips so that axial screws can secure the connector to an end of a tubing section before the connector is connected to another connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Luke Anthony Stack, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Aaron William Logan
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Publication number: 20160377178Abstract: A method for sealing a gap sub wherein injected material is used to secure a seal member in a gap. The seal member is positioned in the gap, and the material is then injected into the gap and against the seal member, seating the seal member and securing it in place once the material solidifies. The injected material is preferably electrically non-conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Luke Anthony Stack, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick Robert Derkacz
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Publication number: 20160377206Abstract: A sealing member or gasket for sealing a space between two adjacent surfaces, the sealing member having at least one non-helical circumferential extension or ridge configured for size-on-size or press fit engagement with a corresponding recess in at least one of the surfaces being sealed. The sealing member can be formed by molding followed by insertion between the two adjacent surfaces, or by positioning the surfaces adjacent one another and then injecting or pouring the sealing member material into the space and allowing it to solidify in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Aaron William Logan, Justin Christopher Logan, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Luke Anthony Stack, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick Robert Derkacz