Patents by Inventor Sundaie L. Klotzer

Sundaie L. Klotzer 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).

  • Apparatus and methods utilizing progressive cavity motors and pumps with independent stages
    Patent number: 9127508
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus includes a progressive cavity device that includes a plurality of linearly coupled rotors. Each rotor is disposed in a separate stator. Adjoining stators are separated by a coupling device configured to provide lateral support to the rotors. The stators may be enclosed in a common housing. The adjoining stator sections may be rigidly connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle L. Taylor, Sundaie L. Klotzer
  • Apparatus and Methods Utilizing Progressive Cavity Motors and Pumps with Independent Stages
    Publication number: 20130175093
    Abstract: In one aspect, a drilling apparatus is disclosed, that includes a progressive cavity device that includes a plurality of linearly coupled rotors, each rotor disposed in a separate stator, wherein adjoining stators are separated by a coupling device configured to provide lateral support to the rotors. In another aspect, the stators may be enclosed in a common housing. In yet another aspect, the adjoining stator sections may be rigidly connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kyle L. Taylor, Sundaie L. Klotzer