Patents by Inventor Rex E. Duhn
Rex E. Duhn 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: 11976542Abstract: One or more frac distribution towers are positioned on a well pad and receive high pressure frac fluid from a remote source including one or more pumps. The tower has an inlet and multiple outlets, each outlet having a valve to selectively supply frac fluid to one or more wells. The inlet and the outlets each have a centerline, and the outlets may all be located on the same side of a plane defined by the centerline of the frac distribution tower and the centerline of the inlet. Outlet valves may be oriented horizontally, vertically, or angularly between horizontal and vertical. The inlet and the outlets may have the same size and pressure rating, or the outlets may have a smaller size than the inlet, such that multiple wells may be fracked simultaneously. More than one frac distribution tower may be positioned on a well pad and connected to each other using a tee fitting so as to provide high pressure frac fluid to each tower, and from each tower to one or more frac trees on multiple wells.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 8863829Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 8333237Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 8272433Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Publication number: 20120227956Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Publication number: 20100193178Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 7726393Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 7520322Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A seal is formed between the second end portion and the tubular member. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 7493944Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a first tubular member, a hanger mounted within the first tubular member and an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger. The assembly also includes a second tubular member mounted to the annular member and surrounding a portion of the hanger. A method is also provided for fracturing a well requiring coupling a tubing mandrel hanger to a casing, the hanger having a central bore, coupling an annular nut on a portion of the outer surface of the hanger, mounting a tubular member having a flange over the hanger and on the flange, and applying fluids though the bore formed though the hanger for fracturing the well.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Publication number: 20080223570Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 7416020Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 7322407Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided including a casing and a tubular member mounted over the casing. A flange extends from the tubular member. A generally elongated annular member is provided in the tubular member. The generally elongated annular member has a first end portion above the tubular member and second end portion below the first end portion. A seal is formed between the second end portion and the tubular member. A hanger may be suspended within the tubular member. In such case, a seal may be formed between the elongate annular member and the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 6920925Abstract: A wellhead isolation tool and a wellhead assembly incorporating such a tool are provided. The wellhead assembly has an annular assembly coupled to a well. The annular assembly may include a casing head coupled to the well and a tubing head mounted over the casing head. The wellhead isolation tool is suspended in the annular assembly. The wellhead isolation tool has a first end portion extending above the annular assembly and a second end portion below the first end portion within the annular assembly. A production casing suspended in the annular assembly and is aligned with the wellhead isolation tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Publication number: 20030221823Abstract: A wellhead isolation tool and a wellhead assembly incorporating such a tool are provided. The wellhead assembly has an annular assembly coupled to a well. The annular assembly may include a casing head coupled to the well and a tubing head mounted over the casing head. The wellhead isolation tool is suspended in the annular assembly. The wellhead isolation tool has a first end portion extending above the annular assembly and a second end portion below the first end portion within the annular assembly. A production casing suspended in the annular assembly and is aligned with the wellhead isolation tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Publication number: 20030205385Abstract: A wellhead assembly is provided having a first tubular member, and a second tubular member at least partially extending over a first end of the first tubular member defining an annular space there between. An arcuate lock member such as a lock ring is located within the annular space. At least one load applying member penetrates the second tubular member and urges the arcuate lock member against the first tubular member. A lock nut is coupled to an inner surface of the second tubular member. A method for coupling the first tubular member to the second tubular member is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Rex E. Duhn, Robert K. Meek
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Patent number: 6543533Abstract: A mandrel rotator is provided is mounted in a housing for coupling to a well casing head. The mandrel rotator comprises of an annular gear having external gear teeth and an axial opening. The annular gear is coupled to a mandrel outer surface, such that rotation of the annular gear causes rotation of the mandrel. A retainer limits or prevents axial movement of gear within the housing. A second gear is coupled to the annular gear for rotating the annular gear.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Duhn Oil Tool, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
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Publication number: 20020121367Abstract: A mandrel rotator is provided is mounted in a housing for coupling to a well casing head. The mandrel rotator comprises of an annular gear having external gear teeth and an axial opening. The annular gear is coupled to a mandrel outer surface, such that rotation of the annular gear causes rotation of the mandrel. A retainer limits or prevents axial movement of gear within the housing. A second gear is coupled to the annular gear for rotating the annular gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
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Publication number: 20020070545Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2002Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Robert K. Meek, Rex E. Duhn
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Patent number: RE43697Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment. The quick connector fitting connects using fasteners to a lip or groove formed on the casing. The fasteners can easily connect or disconnect from the groove or lip facilitating the quick connection and disconnection of the fitting from the casing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.Inventor: Rex E. Duhn
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Patent number: RE43773Abstract: A quick connector fitting assembly is provided which includes a fitting which releasably connects to a well casing for providing an interface for the attachment of various types of well related equipment. The quick connector fitting connects using fasteners to a lip or groove formed on the casing. The fasteners can easily connect or disconnect from the groove or lip facilitating the quick connection and disconnection of the fitting from the casing.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Seaboard International Inc.Inventor: Rex E. Duhn