Patents by Inventor Ping Cheng Lai

Ping Cheng Lai 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: 20240053224
    Abstract: A seal monitoring system includes at least one sensor configured to couple to an outer surface of a housing and to output a sensor signal indicative of deformation of the housing. The housing is configured to receive an insert within an internal cavity of the housing, and an engageable seal is configured to selectively establish a seal between the insert and the housing. The seal monitoring system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor. The controller includes a memory and a processor, the controller is configured to determine a degree of engagement of the engageable seal based on the deformation of the housing. Additionally or alternatively, the controller is configured to determine a fluid pressure within the housing based on the deformation of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Haw Keat Lim, Yong Wee Lee, Albert Christian, Boon Hao Hee, Ping Cheng Lai
  • Publication number: 20230399904
    Abstract: A technique facilitates utilization of a running tool system for use with a tubing hanger deployed at a wellhead. The running tool system may comprise a running tool which may be coupled to a hanger. The running tool may include a first sleeve which may be coupled to the hanger for moving the hanger in an axial direction. According to an embodiment, the running tool also may include a second sleeve which may be coupled to an adjustable landing ring disposed about the hanger. The second sleeve may be used to rotate the adjustable landing ring so as to lock the hanger in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Haw Keat Lim, Choon Keat Lai, Yoon Keat Yong, Boon Hao Hee, Ping Cheng Lai
  • Patent number: 11773668
    Abstract: A technique facilitates utilization of a running tool system for use with a tubing hanger deployed at a wellhead. The running tool system may comprise a running tool which may be coupled to a hanger. The running tool may include a first sleeve which may be coupled to the hanger for moving the hanger in an axial direction. According to an embodiment, the running tool also may include a second sleeve which may be coupled to an adjustable landing ring disposed about the hanger. The second sleeve may be used to rotate the adjustable landing ring so as to lock the hanger in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Haw Keat Lim, Choon Keat Lai, Yoon Keat Yong, Boon Hao Hee, Ping Cheng Lai
  • Publication number: 20210396085
    Abstract: A technique facilitates utilization of a running tool system for use with a tubing hanger deployed at a wellhead. The running tool system may comprise a running tool which may be coupled to a hanger. The running tool may include a first sleeve which may be coupled to the hanger for moving the hanger in an axial direction. According to an embodiment, the running tool also may include a second sleeve which may be coupled to an adjustable landing ring disposed about the hanger. The second sleeve may be used to rotate the adjustable landing ring so as to lock the hanger in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Haw Keat Lim, Choon Keat Lai, Yoon Keat Yong, Boon Hao Hee, Ping Cheng Lai