Patents by Inventor Stanley Hosie
Stanley Hosie 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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Publication number: 20240060395Abstract: A device for facilitating the connection of fluid pipes, particularly for subsea oils and gas equipment. The device has a funnel shaped opening at the top and bottom and a cavity therebetween for holding a hub clamp. The funnel shaped openings facilitate alignment and insertion of pipes, caps, etc. to be connected by the hub clamp. The device may be installed or removed in subsea environments without raising other equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Stanley Hosie, Lee Hosie
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Patent number: 11732538Abstract: A system includes a tubing head spool (THS) installed in a non-plugged wellbore, the THS having a bore diameter to permit passage of one or more wellbore components corresponding to one or more wellbore components that pass through an associated blowout preventer (BOP). The system also includes an orientation sleeve arranged within the THS and installed, the orientation sleeve being positioned and aligned within the THS via one or more engagement features mating with one or more orientation features within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK LimitedInventors: Stanley Hosie, Brian Craig
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Patent number: 11585183Abstract: A wellbore system includes a tubing hanger positioned within a wellhead and a Christmas tree (XT) coupled to the tubing hanger. The wellbore system also includes an annulus isolation device (AID). The AID includes a manual actuator configured to drive a wedge in a linear direction. The AID also includes a mating wedge arranged within an annulus flow path, the mating wedge configured to receive a force responsive to movement of the wedge. The AID further includes a stab coupled to the mating wedge, the stab configured to move in an axially downward direction responsive to movement of the mating wedge, the stab having a slotted portion moveable into alignment with an annulus passage to permit flow into the annulus flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK LimitedInventors: Stanley Hosie, Lee Stanley Hosie
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Publication number: 20220290522Abstract: A wellhead assembly (100) comprises a wellhead apparatus (10) having a tubular body (16) defining an axial throughbore (18), a tubing hanger (12) for supporting downhole tubing (14) and associated downhole tools and equipment within the wellhead assembly (10), and more particularly orientating the tubing hanger (12) relative to a conductor (36). The well-head apparatus (10) comprises a tubing hanger alignment arrangement (32) which in the illustrated apparatus (10) takes the form of a helical profile provided in an axial throughbore (18) of the tubular body (16). The tubing hanger alignment arrangement (32) is configured to engage an alignment arrangement (34) of the tubing hanger (12) so as to orient the tubing hanger (12) relative to the wellhead apparatus (10) as the tubing hanger (12) is run into the tubular body (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Michael ROSS, Stanley HOSIE
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Publication number: 20220243549Abstract: A wellbore system includes a tubing hanger positioned within a wellhead and a Christmas tree (XT) coupled to the tubing hanger. The wellbore system also includes an annulus isolation device (AID). The AID includes a manual actuator configured to drive a wedge in a linear direction. The AID also includes a mating wedge arranged within an annulus flow path, the mating wedge configured to receive a force responsive to movement of the wedge. The AID further includes a stab coupled to the mating wedge, the stab configured to move in an axially downward direction responsive to movement of the mating wedge, the stab having a slotted portion moveable into alignment with an annulus passage to permit flow into the annulus flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK LimitedInventors: Stanley Hosie, Lee Stanley Hosie
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Publication number: 20220034180Abstract: A system includes a tubing head spool (THS) installed in a non-plugged wellbore, the THS having a bore diameter to permit passage of one or more wellbore components corresponding to one or more wellbore components that pass through an associated blowout preventer (BOP). The system also includes an orientation sleeve arranged within the THS and installed, the orientation sleeve being positioned and aligned within the THS via one or more engagement features mating with one or more orientation features within the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Stanley Hosie, Brian Craig
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Publication number: 20210108479Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for directing the flow of fluids via a production tree. The production tree extends upwardly from a lower surface to an upper surface and at least partially enclosing an upper section of a production bore and an upper section of an annulus bore, wherein one of a lower section and the upper section of the production bore includes a first production valve, the upper section of the production bore includes a second production valve, and the upper section of the annulus bore includes a second annulus valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Stanley HOSIE, Paul William WHITE, Michael ROSS, Simon CORRIGAN, Brian CRAIG, Robert Karl VOSS
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Patent number: 10808483Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for directing the flow of fluids via a production tree. The production tree extends upwardly from a lower surface to an upper surface and at least partially enclosing an upper section of a production bore and an upper section of an annulus bore, wherein one of a lower section and the upper section of the production bore includes a first production valve, the upper section of the production bore includes a second production valve, and the upper section of the annulus bore includes a second annulus valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: Stanley Hosie, Paul White, Simon Corrigan, Brian Craig, Bobby Voss, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20180283124Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for directing the flow of fluids via a production tree. The production tree extends upwardly from a lower surface to an upper surface and at least partially enclosing an upper section of a production bore and an upper section of an annulus bore, wherein one of a lower section and the upper section of the production bore includes a first production valve, the upper section of the production bore includes a second production valve, and the upper section of the annulus bore includes a second annulus valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: Stanley Hosie, Paul White, Simon Corrigan, Brian Craig, Bobby Voss, Michael Ross
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Patent number: 9631449Abstract: Adapters for inclusion on the lower end of a completion/work-over riser includes a flow loop in fluid communication with a production flow loop hub and a production bore to facilitate testing and calibration of a subsea multi-phase flow meter during completion operations. The flow loop can be in fluid communication with one or more flow loop isolation valves, one or more production bore isolation valves, one or more annulus bore isolation valves, or one or more cross-over valves. In addition, a pressure/temperature sensor can also be included in the adapter. The adapters disclosed herein permit production fluid to flow through the subsea multi-phase flow meter while the riser is still attached to the subsea Christmas tree and before production operations have begun.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Stanley Hosie
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Patent number: 9428981Abstract: Adapters for inclusion on the lower end of a completion/work-over riser includes a flow loop in fluid communication with a production flow loop hub and a production bore to facilitate testing and calibration of a subsea multi-phase flow meter during completion operations. The flow loop can be in fluid communication with one or more flow loop isolation valves, one or more production bore isolation valves, one or more annulus bore isolation valves, or one or more cross-over valves. In addition, a pressure/temperature sensor can also be included in the adapter. The adapters disclosed herein permit production fluid to flow through the subsea multi-phase flow meter while the riser is still attached to the subsea Christmas tree and before production operations have begun.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Stanley Hosie
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Publication number: 20140262306Abstract: Adapters for inclusion on the lower end of a completion/work-over riser includes a flow loop in fluid communication with a production flow loop hub and a production bore to facilitate testing and calibration of a subsea multi-phase flow meter during completion operations. The flow loop can be in fluid communication with one or more flow loop isolation valves, one or more production bore isolation valves, one or more annulus bore isolation valves, or one or more cross-over valves. In addition, a pressure/temperature sensor can also be included in the adapter. The adapters disclosed herein permit production fluid to flow through the subsea multi-phase flow meter while the riser is still attached to the subsea Christmas tree and before production operations have begun.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Stanley Hosie
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Patent number: 7513308Abstract: An apparatus for performing operations on an offshore well includes a subsea wellhead assembly. A riser extends from the subsea wellhead assembly to a surface vessel. A tool connects to a running string and is lowered through the riser into the wellhead assembly for performing operations at the wellhead assembly. A subsea controller is located adjacent the subsea wellhead assembly. The subsea controller controls the operation of the tool. A surface controller is positioned on the surface vessel, and is in communication with the subsea controller via a control line extending downward from the surface controller to the subsea controller. The control line extends downward from the surface controller along an exterior of the riser.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.Inventors: Stanley Hosie, David S. Christie, Alistair MacDonald, Paul Findlay Milne
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Patent number: 7318480Abstract: A method performing an operation in a subsea wellhead assembly through a riser extending between the wellhead assembly and a surface platform includes the step of connecting a surface blowout preventer to an upper portion of the riser. Then a tool is connected to a string of conduit. A control line is then connected to the tool, extended alongside the conduit. The tool and control line are lowered through the blowout preventer and riser. The method also includes the step of mounting a slick joint to an upper end of the conduit when the tool is near the wellhead assembly. The control line is then linked through the slick joint and extends to the surface platform. The method also includes the step of communicating with the tool via the control line and performing an operation in the wellhead assembly with the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.Inventors: Stanley Hosie, David S. Christie, Alistair MacDonald, Paul Findlay Milne
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Publication number: 20060042799Abstract: An apparatus for performing operations on an offshore well includes a subsea wellhead assembly. A riser extends from the subsea wellhead assembly to a surface vessel. A tool connects to a running string and is lowered through the riser into the wellhead assembly for performing operations at the wellhead assembly. A subsea controller is located adjacent the subsea wellhead assembly. The subsea controller controls the operation of the tool. A surface controller is positioned on the surface vessel, and is in communication with the subsea controller via a control line extending downward from the surface controller to the subsea controller. The control line extends downward from the surface controller along an exterior of the riser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Stanley Hosie, David Christie, Alistair MacDonald, Paul Milne
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Publication number: 20060042791Abstract: A method performing an operation in a subsea wellhead assembly through a riser extending between the wellhead assembly and a surface platform includes the step of connecting a surface blowout preventer to an upper portion of the riser. Then a tool is connected to a string of conduit. A control line is then connected to the tool, extended alongside the conduit. The tool and control line are lowered through the blowout preventer and riser. The method also includes the step of mounting a slick joint to an upper end of the conduit when the tool is near the wellhead assembly. The control line is then linked through the slick joint and extends to the surface platform. The method also includes the step of communicating with the tool via the control line and performing an operation in the wellhead assembly with the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Stanley Hosie, David Christie, Alistair MacDonald, Paul Milne
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Patent number: 6942028Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a wellhead housing at the upper end of the well. The wellhead housing supports one or more strings of casing, each having a casing hanger. A tubing spool connects to the upper end of the wellhead housing. The tubing spool has a landing shoulder with a plurality of auxiliary passages extending from the shoulder to the exterior of the tubing spool. The auxiliary passages are spaced circumferentially around the tubing spool. A receptacle on the exterior of the tubing spool communicates with these auxiliary passages. A tubing hanger lands in the tubing spool, the tubing hanger having auxiliary ports spaced circumferentially around it. These ports mate with the auxiliary passages to communicate with auxiliary lines extending alongside the tubing. A production tree mounts to the upper end of the tubing spool. A control unit mounted to the production tree assembly has a flexible lead that extend from it and plugs into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.Inventor: Stanley Hosie
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Publication number: 20030141071Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a wellhead housing at the upper end of the well. The wellhead housing supports one or more strings of casing, each having a casing hanger. A tubing spool connects to the upper end of the wellhead housing. The tubing spool has a landing shoulder with a plurality of auxiliary passages extending from the shoulder to the exterior of the tubing spool. The auxiliary passages are spaced circumferentially around the tubing spool. A receptacle on the exterior of the tubing spool communicates with these auxiliary passages. A tubing hanger lands in the tubing spool, the tubing hanger having auxiliary ports spaced circumferentially around it. These ports mate with the auxiliary passages to communicate with auxiliary lines extending alongside the tubing. A production tree mounts to the upper end of the tubing spool. A control unit mounted to the production tree assembly has a flexible lead that extend from it and plugs into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventor: Stanley Hosie
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Patent number: 6598673Abstract: A wellhead load ring constructed in the shape of a C-ring is pre-installed in a wellhead in a storage position that maintains full bore of the wellhead. The load ring is secured in this position by shear pins. The shear pins are sheared by a tool that pushes the load ring into an operational position where it rests on a landing shoulder of a support ring. The load ring is further secured in this position by one of several latching methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: ABB Vetco Gray Inc.Inventors: Stanley Hosie, Marc Minassian, Norman Brammer
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Patent number: 6330918Abstract: A device automatically makes up a riser string from riser spools, each having an ancillary line and dog-type connectors. A support member supports a second riser spool for connection. A torque arm above the support member hinges open to accept a first riser spool and hinges close to engage the first spool and rotate the first spool to align its ancillary line with the ancillary line of the second spool. A guide arm above the support member hinges open to accept the first spool and hinges closed to engage and radially position the first spool while allowing vertical movement of the first spool. Connector actuators are positioned around the support member to actuate the connectors when the first spool is lowered onto the second spool.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: ABB Vetco Gray, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Hosie, George Chalmers, Robert Buchan