Patents by Inventor Steven Post
Steven Post 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: 20250389339Abstract: A check valve having a valve body, a valve cover, and a flapper valve assembly. The valve body comprises a valve housing and a central bore formed through the valve housing. The central bore has at least a first bore section, a second bore section, and a third bore section. A transition from the second bore section to the third bore section is radiused such that the inner surface of the central bore at the transition is a continuous surface. The flapper assembly is disposed in the central bore of the valve body and comprises a flapper, a valve seat, and a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: December 25, 2025Inventors: Steven POST, Roger Lane SUTER
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Patent number: 12504102Abstract: Modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 23, 2025Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton
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Publication number: 20250361966Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one or more embodiments, a pump manifold system includes a plurality of connection blocks, a plurality of conduits coupled between the plurality of connection blocks, and a crane system. The crane system includes a base, and a first crane coupled to the base and configured to extend relative to a first side of the at least one conduit. The first crane is pivotable relative to the at least one conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2025Publication date: November 27, 2025Inventors: Steven POST, Harry Alexander HUGHES, II
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Patent number: 12428944Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a platform, a pump manifold mounted to the platform, and a pair of rails mounted to the platform. The fluid injection system includes a trolley disposed between the pair of rails and above the pump manifold. The trolley is movable along the pair of rails. The fluid injection system includes an articulation arm device mounted to the trolley. The articulation arm device includes one or more pivot joints coupled between two or more arms, and a connection device coupled to an end arm of the two or more arms.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: September 30, 2025Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton, Harry Hughes, William Perry Lamar
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Patent number: 12392439Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one or more embodiments, a pump manifold system includes a plurality of connection blocks, a plurality of conduits coupled between the plurality of connection blocks, and a crane system. The crane system includes a base, and a first crane coupled to the base and configured to extend relative to a first side of the at least one conduit. The first crane is pivotable relative to the at least one conduit.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2023Date of Patent: August 19, 2025Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Harry Alexander Hughes, II
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Publication number: 20250207490Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a platform, a pump manifold mounted to the platform, and a pair of rails mounted to the platform. The fluid injection system includes a trolley disposed between the pair of rails and above the pump manifold. The trolley is movable along the pair of rails. The fluid injection system includes an articulation arm device mounted to the trolley. The articulation arm device includes one or more pivot joints coupled between two or more arms, and a connection device coupled to an end arm of the two or more arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON, Harry HUGHES, William Perry LAMAR
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Publication number: 20250027399Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a pump, a pump manifold, and a flexible hose coupled between the pump and the pump manifold. The flexible hose includes a first end coupled to the pump and a second end coupled to the pump manifold. The first end of the flexible hose includes a first end fitting coupled to the pump, and the first end fitting is oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane. The second end of the flexible hose includes a second end fitting coupled to the pump manifold, and the second end fitting is oriented vertically and perpendicularly to the horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON, Harry HUGHES
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Patent number: 12117113Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to connection blocks and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one implementation, a connection block for disposition along a pump manifold of a pump system includes a first end hub having a first tube and a first outer shoulder extending outwardly relative to the first tube. The connection block includes a second end hub opposing the first end hub. The second end hub has a second tube and a second outer shoulder extending outwardly relative to the second tube. The connection block includes one or more faces between the first end hub and the second end hub.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Harry Alexander Hughes, II
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Patent number: 12078047Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a pump, a pump manifold, and a flexible hose coupled between the pump and the pump manifold. The flexible hose includes a first end coupled to the pump and a second end coupled to the pump manifold. The first end of the flexible hose includes a first end fitting coupled to the pump, and the first end fitting is oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane. The second end of the flexible hose includes a second end fitting coupled to the pump manifold, and the second end fitting is oriented vertically and perpendicularly to the horizontal plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2024Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton, Harry Hughes
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Patent number: 12049797Abstract: Linear wellhead connection systems and related methods of pumping fluid into a plurality of wellheads. The linear wellhead connection system uses linear movement of an inlet conduit to transition between multiple discharge conduits that are connected to different wellheads to pump pressurized fluid from a manifold to the different wellheads. The inlet conduit is moveable in a linear direction along a track system relative to the discharge conduits.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2024Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Alex Paul Sheehan, Roger Lane Suter
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Publication number: 20240200434Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a pump, a pump manifold, and a flexible hose coupled between the pump and the pump manifold. The flexible hose includes a first end coupled to the pump and a second end coupled to the pump manifold. The first end of the flexible hose includes a first end fitting coupled to the pump, and the first end fitting is oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane. The second end of the flexible hose includes a second end fitting coupled to the pump manifold, and the second end fitting is oriented vertically and perpendicularly to the horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON, Harry HUGHES
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Patent number: 11994245Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof. The aspects include a rotatable joint. In one example, the rotatable joint includes a swivel. In one example, the flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, and methods are used to connect wellheads to one or more of fluid sources and/or instrumentation skids.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventor: Steven Post
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Publication number: 20240084926Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one or more embodiments, a pump manifold system includes a plurality of connection blocks, a plurality of conduits coupled between the plurality of connection blocks, and a crane system. The crane system includes a base, and a first crane coupled to the base and configured to extend relative to a first side of the at least one conduit. The first crane is pivotable relative to the at least one conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven POST, Harry Alexander HUGHES, II
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Publication number: 20240084944Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to connection blocks and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one implementation, a connection block for disposition along a pump manifold of a pump system includes a first end hub having a first tube and a first outer shoulder extending outwardly relative to the first tube. The connection block includes a second end hub opposing the first end hub. The second end hub has a second tube and a second outer shoulder extending outwardly relative to the second tube. The connection block includes one or more faces between the first end hub and the second end hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven POST, Harry Alexander HUGHES, II
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Publication number: 20240077154Abstract: Modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON
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Patent number: 11905781Abstract: Linear wellhead connection systems and related methods of pumping fluid into a plurality of wellheads. The linear wellhead connection system uses linear movement of an inlet conduit to transition between multiple discharge conduits that are connected to different wellheads to pump pressurized fluid from a manifold to the different wellheads. The inlet conduit is moveable in a linear direction along a track system relative to the discharge conduits.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Alex Paul Sheehan, Roger Lane Suter
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Publication number: 20240035364Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a platform, a pump manifold mounted to the platform, and a pair of rails mounted to the platform. The fluid injection system includes a trolley disposed between the pair of rails and above the pump manifold. The trolley is movable along the pair of rails. The fluid injection system includes an articulation arm device mounted to the trolley. The articulation arm device includes one or more pivot joints coupled between two or more arms, and a connection device coupled to an end arm of the two or more arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON, Harry HUGHES, William Perry LAMAR
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Patent number: 11879318Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a pump, a pump manifold, and a flexible hose coupled between the pump and the pump manifold. The flexible hose includes a first end coupled to the pump and a second end coupled to the pump manifold. The first end of the flexible hose includes a first end fitting coupled to the pump, and the first end fitting is oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane. The second end of the flexible hose includes a second end fitting coupled to the pump manifold, and the second end fitting is oriented vertically and perpendicularly to the horizontal plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton, Harry Hughes
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Patent number: 11815201Abstract: Modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton
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Patent number: 11781410Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluid injection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof that include flexible hoses for wellhead sites. In one implementation, a fluid injection system for wellhead sites includes a platform, a pump manifold mounted to the platform, and a pair of rails mounted to the platform. The fluid injection system includes a trolley disposed between the pair of rails and above the pump manifold. The trolley is movable along the pair of rails. The fluid injection system includes an articulation arm device mounted to the trolley. The articulation arm device includes one or more pivot joints coupled between two or more arms, and a connection device coupled to an end arm of the two or more arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Forum US, Inc.Inventors: Steven Post, Peter Middleton, Harry Hughes, William Perry Lamar