Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Muse

Stephen C. Muse 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).

  • Patent number: 10047579
    Abstract: A snubbing plug containing a body and a piston is configured to be secured within a component of a mineral extraction system by an internal locking mechanism. A fluid passage extends at least partially through the piston of the snubbing plug. The snubbing plug is configured to selectively open the fluid passage during installation or removal of the snubbing plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse
  • Publication number: 20160069148
    Abstract: A system, including a plug, including one or more fluid pathways extending between upstream and downstream sides of the plug, and an internal lock positionable in an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the internal lock is resiliently biased to the locked position upon release from the unlocked position, wherein the locked position is configured to internally secure the plug within a wellhead component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse
  • Patent number: 9255460
    Abstract: A system, including a plug, including one or more fluid pathways extending between upstream and downstream sides of the plug, and an internal lock positionable in an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the internal lock is resiliently biased to the locked position upon release from the unlocked position, wherein the locked position is configured to internally secure the plug within a wellhead component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse
  • Publication number: 20140196908
    Abstract: A system, including a plug, including one or more fluid pathways extending between upstream and downstream sides of the plug, and an internal lock positionable in an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the internal lock is resiliently biased to the locked position upon release from the unlocked position, wherein the locked position is configured to internally secure the plug within a wellhead component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse
  • Patent number: 8701756
    Abstract: A snubbing plug is configured to be secured within a component of a mineral extraction system by an internal locking mechanism. In addition, the snubbing plug enables pressure equalization of regions above and below the plug before removal of the plug. Upon insertion of the snubbing plug into a well component, pressure may be equalized via fluid pathways through the snubbing plug. The pathways are sealed closed during snubbing operations and opened again when snubbing operations are complete. Manipulation of the fluid pathways may be accomplished via rotation of a load ring within the snubbing plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse
  • Publication number: 20110011598
    Abstract: A snubbing plug is configured to be secured within a component of a mineral extraction system by an internal locking mechanism. In addition, the snubbing plug enables pressure equalization of regions above and below the plug before removal of the plug. Upon insertion of the snubbing plug into a well component, pressure may be equalized via fluid pathways through the snubbing plug. The pathways are sealed closed during snubbing operations and opened again when snubbing operations are complete. Manipulation of the fluid pathways may be accomplished via rotation of a load ring within the snubbing plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis P. Nguyen, Stephen C. Muse