Patents by Inventor Ronald McPhearson

Ronald McPhearson 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).

  • Downhole pumping system with velocity tube and multiphase diverter
    Patent number: 11408265
    Abstract: A pumping system is configured to be deployed in a well that has a vertical portion and a lateral portion. The pumping system includes a pump positioned in the vertical portion, a velocity tube assembly that extends from the vertical portion into the lateral portion and a multiphase diverter connected between the pump and the velocity tube assembly. The multiphase diverter includes a housing and a plurality of ejection ports that extend through the housing at a downward angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Reda El Mahbes, Leslie Reid, Partha Ganguly, Ronald McPhearson
  • Downhole Pumping System with Velocity Tube and Multiphase Diverter
    Publication number: 20200362683
    Abstract: A pumping system is configured to be deployed in a well that has a vertical portion and a lateral portion. The pumping system includes a pump positioned in the vertical portion, a velocity tube assembly that extends from the vertical portion into the lateral portion and a multiphase diverter connected between the pump and the velocity tube assembly. The multiphase diverter includes a housing and a plurality of ejection ports that extend through the housing at a downward angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Reda El Mahbes, Leslie Reid, Partha Ganguly, Ronald McPhearson