Patents Issued in March 12, 2024
  • Patent number: 11927038
    Abstract: A locking device for a window or a door, wherein the window or the door has a sash slidable in a horizontal direction within a frame. When a user turns on a switch to control a block to move from the first position to the second position, the block protrudes out of a vertical surface of the sash, thereby driving a linkage member to disengage from the frame. At this time, the user could hold and push the block in the horizontal direction to move the sash between a third position and a fourth position. When the sash is pushed back to the third position, the block could be controlled to move back to the first position, namely back to a mounting groove, thereby moving the linkage member to a position where the linkage member is engaged with the frame. A method of operating thereof is provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SHANG TIAN ALUMINUM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Chien Wu
  • Patent number: 11927039
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a latch mechanism for latching a door or window panel to a frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Centor Design Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Ma, Glen Pacholke, Nigel Spork, Andrew Cooksley
  • Patent number: 11927040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device capable of guiding a stable rotational actuation between a first support bracket fixedly connected to a supporting frame side of a door frame and a second support bracket fixedly connected to the door side in a gear hinge unit constituting a rotating door, specifically, in a door hinge in which a gear hinge unit is provided between the first support bracket fixedly connected to the support frame side of the door frame and the second support bracket fixedly connected to the door side, by minimizing the compressive stress generated in the lower gear hinge unit under a neutral axis of the door and the tensile stress generated in the upper gear hinge unit above the neutral axis of the door by the rotational moment applied to the gear hinge unit due to the load of the door, it is possible not only to secure and maintain the correct opening/closing performance of the door, but also to minimize damage to parts caused by friction or friction noise in the door hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: FILOBE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwang-Seog Lee
  • Patent number: 11927041
    Abstract: A supporting device (MC) is described to slidingly support, and linearly move along an axis (X), an object such as e.g. a leaf. A magnetic return force generated by the cooperation of a magnetic flux generator (54, 56) and an element (10) reactive to the magnetic field, develops. The element is able to slide relative to the axis (X) during the movement of the object, and has a cross-section (62) which, seen in a plane orthogonal to the axis (X), has a width that varies along the length of the first element (10) parallelly to said axis (X).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: IRONBOX S.R.L.
    Inventors: Adriano Girotto, Luca Cesaretti, Lorenzo Andrea Parrotta, Riccardo Contini
  • Patent number: 11927042
    Abstract: A rapidly disassembled hinge suitable for use in an aircraft includes a first attachment plate attached to a supported structure, a second attachment plate attached to a supporting structure, and a pin with a notch in an outer surface thereof, which is insertable into portions of the first and second attachment plates for pivotably connecting the first and second attachment plates together. The pin is inserted so that the notch is positioned within the second attachment structure when the hinge is in an assembled state. A key includes a main body and a distal end extending from the main body, the distal end being insertable within the notch of the pin. The key is movable such that the distal end of the key can be inserted into and removed from engagement with the notch of the pin to provide for toolless disassembly of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Airbus Americas, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Brewster
  • Patent number: 11927043
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening and closing a trunk lid includes a drum member connected to a first cable and rotatably coupled to a drum bracket fastened to a hinge arm, a power latch cinching actuator including an output gear configured to be rotated by a motor embedded in a housing, and an elastic spring having a first end coupled to the drum member and a second end configured to be coupled to the trunk lid, wherein the first cable is coupled to the output gear and is configured to rotate the drum member in a first direction when the output gear is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Hyuck Im, Jae-Hoon Chung, Doo-Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 11927044
    Abstract: A window operator handle and cover with magnetic features that enable the handle to be retained to the cover in a folded position. The operator cover can also be attached to the operator with magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Dallmann, Eric Fickas, Jonathan P. Hickman, Gregory J. Vetter
  • Patent number: 11927045
    Abstract: A fuel filler flap module of a motor vehicle includes a carrier, a fuel filler flap which is pivotably mounted on the carrier and is designed to be movable between a closed position and an open position, and a movement mechanism designed to move the fuel filler flap from the closed position into the open position and back into the closed position. The movement mechanism has a mechanical deployment element which is arranged on the carrier and which is designed to exert a deployment force acting into the open position on the fuel filler flap, wherein the movement mechanism has a motor-driven deployment means which is designed to push the fuel filler flap with an auxiliary force from the closed position up to an initial deployment position, which lies between the closed position and the open position, wherein the auxiliary force is greater than the deployment force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Stephan Wietkamp, Andreas Koch
  • Patent number: 11927046
    Abstract: A multi-way liftgate assembly providing a plurality of dividers dividing the rear cargo area of a passenger vehicle into a plurality of secure areas assessable from a plurality of panels forming a liftgate to provide controlled access to one or more of those compartments. The vehicle operator has secure control of which portions of the cargo area can be selectively accessed. The multi-way liftgate assembly provides multiple secure openings to the cargo area of a vehicle that typically has only one secure opening to the cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Luyao Zhu, Marc Cogswell, Robert M. Horner
  • Patent number: 11927047
    Abstract: A doorway transaction barrier including a cabin assembly, a chamber assembly and a mounting assembly is disclosed herein. The cabin assembly includes cabin including a front barrier having a front opening. The front barrier further including a two-way microphone to provide communication between a first user and a second user. The chamber assembly including a front wall, a left wall, a right wall and a top wall. The top wall having the cabin assembly mounted thereon. The front wall including a front door to provide access to a front chamber. The top wall including a second door to provide access to the front chamber from an interior side of the cabin. The top wall further including rails receiving a slidable drawer. The front opening providing access to the drawer. The mounting assembly includes a latch to mount the chamber assembly to a frame door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Floyd Thomas
  • Patent number: 11927048
    Abstract: A set of stackable, planar shims is provided, with each shim having a series of projections on the top surface and corresponding recesses on the bottom surface, wherein the projections overlay the recesses. Each shim may be characterized by a bisecting line, with the series of projections and recesses being a reverse image of each other, on either side of the bisecting line. Notches in opposite corners of the shims facilitate aligning the shims in an interlocking arrangement, regardless of which surfaces of the shims are pressed into contact. The projections on the surface of the shim can be arranged to create a barrier to shear forces that are perpendicular to the sides of the shim and diagonal to the sides of the shim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ALP Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: David S. Jablonsky
  • Patent number: 11927049
    Abstract: A method of assembling a portal can include obtaining a stile, wherein the stile can include a first stile and a second stile; arranging a thermal strut and insulative bar between the first stile and the second stile, wherein the insulative bar can define a lock groove; arranging a lock assembly within the lock groove, wherein the lock assembly can include a fastening plate rotatably coupled to the lock assembly; and coupling the lock assembly to the stile by rotating the fastening plate and, thereafter, engaging fasteners to provide friction between the fastening plate and the insulative bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mazur, Jennifer Lloyd-Randolfi, Cameron Miles Wyatt, Jacob Blackburn, Kraig Hoekstra
  • Patent number: 11927050
    Abstract: A window frame assembly includes a pair of identical half-frames that can be reversed to mate with each other, with glazing trapped between them. The half-frames are unitary plastic moldings. They include respective arrays of securement fittings that include both male and female fittings. The half-frames have a primary mold opening and closing direction. The securement fittings are formed with transversely moving mold inserts that form the interlocking barbed one-way engagement profiles of the securement fittings. The frames include externally facing surfaces that are free of external fastening hardware. The molded half-frames have abutment stops the prevent over-engagement. They also have window bezels that for a flange relative to the external fascia profile. There is a separate internal peripheral wall stem, to which the male and female fittings abut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Elton Manufacturing
    Inventor: Anthonie Boer
  • Patent number: 11927051
    Abstract: A door includes a plurality of door panels hingedly connected. At least one of the plurality of panels includes a frame, a glazing member, and a retainer member. The frame defines an opening and includes a lip extending into the opening. A front side of the glazing member is disposed adjacent the lip. The retainer member is disposed adjacent a rear side of the glazing member. The retainer member includes a body member, a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a fourth leg. At least three of the first, second, third, and fourth legs are configured for receipt into corresponding channels in the frame to secure the retainer member to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventor: Bradley J. Lee
  • Patent number: 11927052
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and device for sealing insulated glass blanks, wherein the insulated glass blank is moved substantially continuously through a sealing station. When sections of the edge joint of the insulated glass blank that are oriented transverse or oblique to the conveying direction are filled with sealing mass exiting from a filling nozzle, the filling nozzle is likewise moved in the conveying direction. When sealing mass is introduced from the filling nozzle into sections of the insulated glass blank that are parallel to the conveying direction, the filling nozzle is not moved in the conveying direction or is moved in the conveying direction at a velocity V2 deviating from the velocity V1 at which the insulated glass blank is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: LISEC AUSTRIA GMBH
    Inventors: Anton Walser, Leopold Mader, Markus Lininger, Erich Lang, Franz Haselmayr, Mario Eder
  • Patent number: 11927053
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a window sill flashing comprising a base having a substantially rectangular shape. A front flange projects perpendicularly downward from a front edge of the base and at least one side flange extends vertically from a side edge of the base. The side flange includes a front surface. The window sill flashing is made from a rigid homopolymer vinyl film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: PN II, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Patrick Broad, Jay K. McDonald
  • Patent number: 11927054
    Abstract: A dispenser is mounted in an aperture formed in a partition to dispense goods from a first party on one side of the partition to a second party on the other side of the partition. Multiple trays are disposed on a rotating mechanism to move a selected tray from a position near the first party, such as an employee at a food service, and a second party, such as the customer. Subsequently, the tray can be moved linearly outward toward the second party to thereby position goods within reach of the second party without the need for close proximity or contact between the parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Tony Tannoury
  • Patent number: 11927055
    Abstract: In example implementations, a horizontal door guide for a vertically stacking door is provided. The horizontal door guide includes a first track and a second track to vertically stack panels of a door along a horizontal line, a drive shaft coupled to a bottom most panel to lift the door vertically, a Geneva drive shaft coupled to the drive shaft, and a lifting cam coupled to the Geneva drive shaft, wherein the lifting cam comprises a rotating lever to separate and lift adjacent panels of the door as the door is opened in a vertical direction by the drive shaft and to push panels into the first track and the second track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CornellCookson, LLC
    Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11927056
    Abstract: A retractable screen system for a fenestration assembly includes a catch assembly, a pair of edge rails, and a screen assembly. The catch assembly is configured to couple to an outer surface of a sash. The catch assembly includes a catch element. The screen assembly includes a roller housing, a roller assembly, a control bar, and screen material. The roller housing is configured to couple to an outer surface of the frame. The control bar includes a hook element extending along at least a portion of the control bar. The hook element is configured to selectively engage the catch element. The roller assembly is configured to apply tension to the screen material to permit the screen material to unwind from the roller assembly under a tension applied by moving the catch assembly away from the roller assembly when the hook element engages the catch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Evan E. Vande Haar
  • Patent number: 11927057
    Abstract: A sensor may detect glare from a recorded image and a shade position of a motorized window treatment may be controlled based on the position of the detected glare in the image. A luminance of a pixel may be calculated in an image and a glare condition may be detected based on the luminance of the pixel. For example, the sensor may start at a first pixel in a bottom row of pixels and step through each of the pixels on the bottom row before moving to a next row of pixels. When the sensor detects a glare condition, the sensor may cease processing the remaining pixels of the image. The sensor may calculate a background luminance of the image by reordering the pixels of the image from darkest to lightest and calculating the luminance of a pixel that is a predetermined percentage from the darkest pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Casey, Brent Protzman
  • Patent number: 11927058
    Abstract: A blind lifting control module includes a transmitting wheel, an anti-backward unit and a driving unit disposed to a supporting unit. The transmitting wheel for connecting a blind reeled horizontal axle has ratchet portions respectively meshable with corresponding ratchet portions of an anti-backward wheel and a driving reel. A pull cord is reeled on the driving reel and has a free end passing through a thrust member and a hindering member, and is pulled to release the anti-backward wheel to permit lowering of a blind. The thrust member is turned by pulling of the pull cord to thrust the driving reel to mesh with the transmitting wheel for lifting the blind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SYNCPROTO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hung Lee, Lung-Yi Chiang
  • Patent number: 11927059
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill rod for transferring a torque comprising an elongate rod base body, along which runs at least one base line for a fluid and/or electric current and/or data, an upper suspension device for suspending the drill rod from a support element, a rotary bearing, which is arranged between the suspension device and the rod base body, wherein the rod base body is mounted rotatably relative to the suspension device about a rod longitudinal axis, and a rotary feedthrough, through which a line connection is formed between at least one feed line, which is fixed relative to the support element, and the at least one base line of the rotatably-mounted rod base body. The invention is characterized here in that the rotary bearing is arranged axially distanced from the rotary feedthrough, and in that the rotary bearing comprises an axial bearing which is arranged above or below the rotary feedthrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAUER Maschinen GmbH
    Inventor: Tobias Siegmann
  • Patent number: 11927060
    Abstract: An offshore vessel for performing offshore subsea wellbore related activities, for example for drilling a subsea wellbore includes a drilling tower. A method for drilling a subsea wellbore includes using an offshore vessel and a method for tripping a tubulars string is disclosed. The offshore vessel is provided with a hoisting system which has a first configuration, wherein a hoisting cable is connected to a working deck and a second configuration wherein said hoisting cable is connected to a traveling block. The system allows for efficient tripping in and tripping out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ITREC B.V.
    Inventor: Diederick Bernardus Wijning
  • Patent number: 11927061
    Abstract: A powered unit with a reeving system for supporting a load associated with operation of the powered unit. The reeving system has a first cylinder with a first rod movingly disposed therein. There is a movable sheave spreader engaged with the first rod, and having a first spreader sheave, the movable sheave spreader also movably engaged with the powered unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Larry G. Keast
  • Patent number: 11927062
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing lost circulation material particulates that may be for use in treating a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing at a well-site a feed vessel that contains a liquid material, the liquid material including a monomer and an initiator; providing an injection device disposed underneath the feed vessel for directing at least a portion of the liquid material from the feed vessel to a reaction chamber, wherein the reaction chamber includes a fluid; discharging at least a portion of the liquid material from the feed vessel to the reaction chamber through an orifice disposed on the injection device; and forming LCM particulates at least in part by allowing at least a portion of the liquid material to polymerize in the fluid in the reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale E. Jamison, William Walter Shumway, Preston Andrew May
  • Patent number: 11927063
    Abstract: A kickover tool for retrieving a used gas lift valve installed within a gas lift mandrel connected along a wellbore tubular string and installing a new gas lift valve within the gas lift mandrel. The kickover tool may include a housing, a first holder configured to hold the used gas lift valve, a first displacement mechanism operable to move the first holder between a retracted first holder position in which the first holder is adjacent the housing and an extended first holder position in which the first holder is spaced away from the housing, a second holder configured to hold the new gas lift valve, and a second displacement mechanism operable to move the second holder between a retracted second holder position in which the second holder is adjacent the housing and an extended second holder position in which the second holder is spaced away from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: IMPACT SELECTOR INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon Martin
  • Patent number: 11927064
    Abstract: A system includes a setting tool, which includes a housing, a piston, and an inner mandrel, and a settable device. The housing includes a first section configured as a setting sleeve, an intermediate section, and a second section. The piston includes an interior power charge chamber and a piston housing including at least one passage in fluid communication with the power charge chamber that interfaces with a top face of the intermediate section of the housing. The piston is mounted within a second bore of the second section via an anti-present mechanism. The inner mandrel is received in the second bore within a bottom recess of the piston housing and extends longitudinally through bores of the intermediate and first sections. At least a portion of the system is adjustable to eliminate a gap between the setting sleeve and a top of the settable device mounted on the inner mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bhushan Pendse, Laurent Alteirac, Robert M. Graham
  • Patent number: 11927065
    Abstract: A well tool device for forming a permanent barrier in a well includes a housing and an ignition device. A compartment is provided in the housing. A pyrotechnic mixture or heat generating mixture is provided within the compartment. The ignition device is adapted to heating at least a part of the pyrotechnic mixture or the heat generating mixture to its ignition temperature. If the pyrotechnic mixture is provided, the pyrotechnic mixture includes a first metal and at least a section of the housing is made of the first metal. If the heat generating mixture is provided, at least a section of the housing is made from a material being a constituent of the heat generating mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: INTERWELL P&A AS
    Inventor: Stian Tøndel
  • Patent number: 11927066
    Abstract: A suspension head (11) is provided for connection between a high pressure riser (8) and a subsea wellhead (9), for use in drilling and completion operations in which a jack-up rig (1) is employed and a blowout preventer (7) is installed on the jack-up rather than on the wellhead. The use of the suspension head (11) offers improved safety and convenience, allowing the riser (8) to be isolated from the wellhead (9) in emergencies or for carrying out certain operations which would otherwise require the installation of a temporary plug. (FIG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Eivind Christoffer Eike Halvorsen, Leif Arne Kvarme
  • Patent number: 11927067
    Abstract: A downhole device and a method of performing an operation in a borehole. The downhole device includes an outer sleeve defining a bore therethrough, an inner sleeve disposed within the bore and axially movable with respect to the outer sleeve between a first position and a second position, the inner sleeve defining a flow passage, and a seat member in the flow passage for seating a ball when the inner sleeve is at the first position. A ball is seated at the seat member. A fluid pressure on the ball moves the inner sleeve from the first position to the second position, moves the seat member radially outward out of the flow passage when the inner sleeve is at the second position, and pushes the ball out of the flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jason Cullum, Levi Oberg, Andres Sosa, David Rabalais
  • Patent number: 11927068
    Abstract: A frac system including a frac tree. The frac tree includes a frac head. The frac head defines a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. The frac head receives frac fluid through the first inlet and directs the frac fluid to the outlet fluidly coupled to a wellhead. A valve couples to the second inlet of the frac head. A flapper valve is within the frac head. The flapper valve moves between an open position and a closed position to control fluid flow to the valve through the second inlet. The flapper valve aligns with a first axis of the outlet and the second inlet in the closed position and aligns with a second axis of the first inlet in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cody Tibbs, Jana Byrne, Justin Clifton
  • Patent number: 11927069
    Abstract: A downhole tool for controlling the flow of a fluid in a wellbore includes a component that comprises: a cementitious material; an aggregate; and a ductility modifying agent comprising one or more of the following: an ionomer; a functionalized filler; the functionalized filler comprising one or more of the following: functionalized carbon; functionalized clay; functionalized silica; functionalized alumina; functionalized zirconia; functionalized titanium dioxide; functionalized silsesquioxane; functionalized halloysite; or functionalized boron nitride; a metallic fiber; or a polymeric fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Rostyslav Dolog, Oleg A. Mazyar, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, Valery N. Khabashesku
  • Patent number: 11927070
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to valve skid apparatus and related methods for wellhead systems. A check block of the check valve includes a check side face that interfaces with a gate side face of a gate block of the gate valve. A pump side block is coupled to the gate valve, and a well side block is coupled to the check valve. A first pressure relief valve is coupled to a top face of the pump side block, and a first bleed-off valve is coupled to a top face of the first pressure relief valve. A second pressure relief valve is coupled to a top face of the well side block, and a second bleed-off valve is coupled to a top face of the second pressure relief valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SAFOCO, INC.
    Inventors: David Lymberopoulos, James Eric Amberg, John Paul Latz, Andrew Allen Kadavy
  • Patent number: 11927072
    Abstract: A valve for downhole chemical injection control, having a single chemical injection fluid line (2) to feed all the injection points, regardless of the number of zones, exclusively electrically-driven by a single electric cable (3), with embedded sensing electronics (7), which communicate and activate an electric motor (4), coupled to a multi-position sphere (5) for dosing the chemical injection fluid, which, according to the electric motor rotation, is moved, altering its position, to enable the passage of interest to be selected, according to the volume of chemical fluid to be injected, a single turn of the sphere being required to commute all the possible positions, the performance of which is low in power consumption, and for a short period of time, having after its positioning in the desired passage zero consumption to maintain this position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: OURO NEGRO TECNOLOGIAS EM EQUIPAMENTOS INDUSTRIAIS S/A
    Inventor: Leonardo Goncalves Candido Gomes
  • Patent number: 11927073
    Abstract: A pulsation valve system and method can include a mandrel, an oscillating valve head and a stationary valve head. The mandrel can be operably coupled to a rotor of a pulsation assembly, and can include bypass bores controlled by a spring biased piston that moves in response to a predetermined fluid pressure acting thereon. The oscillating valve head can be attached to and rotatable with the mandrel. The stationary valve head can be positioned adjacent and stationary with respect to the oscillating valve head. The stationary valve head can include a stationary valve bore defined therethrough. The oscillating valve head can include an oscillating valve bore defined therethrough that is alignable with the stationary valve bore at a predetermined rotational position. The stationary valve bore can have a radial length greater than the oscillating valve bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Talal Elfar
  • Patent number: 11927074
    Abstract: Provided is a communications sub. The communications sub, in one aspect, includes a fluid chamber, and a pressure-activated indexing device positioned within the fluid chamber, the pressure-activated indexing device including a lock mandrel configured to incrementally move between an engaged state and a disengaged state when subjected to two or more pressure cycles. The communications sub, in accordance with one aspect, further includes a latch body positioned in the fluid chamber, the latch body configured to be fixed in place by the lock mandrel and close a fluid path from the fluid chamber to a control line when the lock mandrel is in the engaged state, and configured to be allowed to move and open the fluid path from the fluid chamber to the control line when the lock mandrel is in the disengaged state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. W. Inglis, Katherine Davies
  • Patent number: 11927075
    Abstract: There is provided a bottomhole assembly that is deployable downhole within a wellbore via a conveyance system. The conveyance system includes a fluid conductor for effecting fluid communication between the surface and the bottomhole assembly. The bottomhole assembly includes an actuator tool and a shifting tool. In some embodiments, for example, the actuator tool is disposed for receiving transmission of a compressive force being applied to the conveyance system from the surface, and transmitting the compressive force for actuating the shifting tool. In some embodiments, for example, the actuator includes an anchoring tool configured for hydraulic actuation, via fluid pressure forces communicated by the fluid conductor of the conveyance system, for becoming retained relative to the wellbore string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: NCS MULTISTAGE INC.
    Inventors: Juan Montero, Rio Whyte, Brock Gillis, Timothy Johnson
  • Patent number: 11927076
    Abstract: A method of reducing condensate accumulation in a natural gas well may include a first step of determining a pressure and a temperature of the natural gas well. The method may further include a second step of determining a dew point temperature based on the pressure of the natural gas well. The method may also include a third step of determining a cricondentherm temperature of the natural gas well. The method may also include a fourth step of heating the natural gas well to a temperature above the dew point temperature; and a fifth step of limiting the temperature of the natural gas well to the cricondentherm temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Salamander IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: John Michael Karanikas, Robert Guy Harley, Guillermo Pastor
  • Patent number: 11927077
    Abstract: A high-frequency composite impactor including a high-frequency axial and a torsional impact assembly is disclosed. The high-frequency axial impact assembly includes an upper self-excited oscillation cavity, a lower self-excited oscillation cavity, an adjustment block and a lock nut. The torsional impact assembly includes an upper end cover, a reversing switch, a pendulum, a lower shell, a lower end cover, a nozzle, a connecting block and a retaining ring. The high-frequency axial impact assembly converts the flowing drilling fluid into a pulsed jet to achieve a high-frequency axial impact. The torsional impact assembly enables a torsional impact through a shunt, and finally enables a high-frequency composite impact, which can effectively reduce the stick-slip of the drill string, jump drilling and other downhole accidents. By reducing the friction between the drill string and the borehole wall, the impactor can reduce WOB loss, increase the ROP, and improve the drilling efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignees: Southwest Petroleum University, Sichuan Xieming Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jialin Tian, Lanhui Mao, Yanniu Ren, Lin Yang, Haolin Song, Bo He, Jun Li, Lei Cha, Zhe Zhang, Yu Wei
  • Patent number: 11927078
    Abstract: An improved underwater oil, gas and water separator used as party of a hydrocarbon containment system for recovery of oil and/or gas subsea, especially from downed structures with leaking production wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventors: Walter Jack Couch, Kevin J. Kennelley, Timothy Couvillion, Scott Schexnayder
  • Patent number: 11927079
    Abstract: A gravel pack system has a heel section and a toe section that is downhole from the heel section. The system also includes a conveyance having an interior passageway for fluid flow to the toe section, a closing sleeve that forms an annulus with the conveyance, a shunt having a first section that provides a fluid flow entrance into the shunt, a second section that extends to the heel section along the gravel pack system, and one or more nozzles along the second section that provides fluid flow out of the gravel pack system at the heel section, and a shroud having a first section that is coupled to the closing sleeve and a second section that is coupled to the shunt, where the shroud and the conveyance form a second annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Penno, Kevin Albert Graham Ross, Maxime P. Coffin
  • Patent number: 11927080
    Abstract: Examples described herein provide a method that includes performing a geomechanical analysis for a wellbore for each of a plurality of sand screens. The method further includes selecting a sand screen from the plurality of sand screens based at least in part on the geomechanical analysis. The method further includes deploying the selected sand screen in a tubular of the wellbore to filter particulate passing through an opening of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Abbas Khaksar, Tarik Abdelfattah
  • Patent number: 11927081
    Abstract: A running tool which includes a mandrel, a thread engager disposed upon the mandrel, a support supporting the thread engager in a first position and unsupporting the thread engager in a second position, and a torque dog sub including a torque dog, a lock dog, and lock dog sleeve disposed on the mandrel. A liner system which includes a liner system component, a running tool engaged with the liner component. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, and a liner system in the borehole. A method for releasing a liner including pressuring up on the running tool, shifting the lock dog sleeve, and slacking weight to shift the support. A method for releasing a liner including applying neutral set down weight to the running tool, rotating the support, slacking weight to shift the support, and moving the tool out of engagement with the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Chee Kong Yee, Andy Tom
  • Patent number: 11927082
    Abstract: A sand screen apparatus for use in a downhole operation for hydrocarbon recovery includes a non-metallic material and a mechanical retainer. The non-metallic material has a compressed state and an expanded state, and includes a base polymer, and one or a plurality of smart fillers dispersed with a polymeric matrix of the non-metallic material. The mechanical retainer compresses the non-metallic material in the compressed state. The one or the plurality of smart fillers react with the base polymer in the expanded state after exposure to a wellbore condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jushik Yun, Rasika Prabhu, Valerie Gisele Helene Lafitte, Julien Debard, Balkrishna Gadiyar, Mehmet Parlar, Camilo Eduardo Zuniga Jurgensen, Chidi Eugene Nwafor
  • Patent number: 11927083
    Abstract: An artificial lift system may include a rodless hydraulic pump actuator including an actuator housing assembly, an actuator piston assembly supported for reciprocal translation stroke movement relative to the actuator piston assembly, an actuator piston assembly production fluid passage extending through the actuator piston assembly, and a tubular coupling below the actuator housing assembly having a coupling flow passage to pass production fluid into the actuator piston assembly production fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Ed Purcell
  • Patent number: 11927084
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir. The methods comprise penetrating the subterranean reservoir with a plurality of well pairs that are laterally displaced across a well pad in an array. The methods further comprise operating the plurality of well pairs under a first set of conditions that induce a solvent-concentration gradient, a temperature gradient, or a combination thereof within the subterranean reservoir by: (i) injecting varying concentrations of steam, solvent, or combinations thereof across the array, and (ii) producing hydrocarbons from the reservoir via the plurality of well pairs. The methods further comprise operating the plurality of well pairs under a second set of conditions that delocalize the solvent-concentration gradient, the temperature gradient, or the combination thereof across the array to enhance hydrocarbon production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Cenovus Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Prince Azom, Amos Ben-Zvi
  • Patent number: 11927085
    Abstract: Energy may be stored by injecting fluid into a fracture in the earth and producing the fluid back while recovering power and/or desalinating water. The method may be particularly adapted to storage of large amounts of energy such as in grid-scale electric energy systems. The fracture may be formed and treated with resin so as to limit fluid loss and to increase propagation pressure. The fluid may be water containing a dissolved salt or fresh water and a portion or all of the water may be desalinated using pressure in the water when it is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Quidnet Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Howard K. Schmidt, Aaron H. Mandell
  • Patent number: 11927086
    Abstract: A method of pumping an oilfield fluid from a well surface to a wellbore is provided that includes providing a clean stream; operating one or more clean pumps to pump the clean stream from the well surface to the wellbore; providing a dirty stream including a solid material disposed in a fluid carrier; and operating one or more dirty pumps to pump the dirty stream from the well surface to the wellbore, wherein the clean stream and the dirty stream together form said oilfield fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Rod Shampine, Paul Dwyer, Ronnie Stover, Mike Lloyd, Jean-Louis Pessin, Edward Kent Leugemors, Larry D. Welch, Joe Hubenschmidt, Philippe Gambier, William Troy Huey, Thomas Allan
  • Patent number: 11927087
    Abstract: A system monitors operation of a component in a hydraulic fracturing fleet. A sensor exposed to an external environment of the component is configured to detect external indicia of the operation of the component. Memory stores an artificial intelligence (AI) model, the AI model being trained to monitor the operation of the component in the system. One or more processors are operatively coupled to the memory and the sensor. The one or more processors are configured to obtain data of the external indicia detected with the sensor; input the obtained data into the AI model; detect, with the AI model and based on the input data of the external indicia, one of a plurality of predetermined states corresponding to the operation of the component; and perform a predetermined function based on the detected one of the plurality of predetermined states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Typhon Technology Solutions (U.S.), LLC
    Inventors: Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh, Carrie Murtland
  • Patent number: 11927088
    Abstract: A pumping system for pumping a fluid for a wellsite. The pumping system includes a manifold assembly and pumping systems in fluid communication with the manifold header. The manifold assembly includes a manifold header that includes a manifold header body and outlets. The manifold header body includes an inlet to receive the fluid and an interior bore. Each outlet includes an entrance section shaped to have a profile that is approximately the same as a profile of an inner surface of the manifold header body, an outlet port shaped to flow the fluid approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the manifold header body, and a transition section shaped to have a radius of curvature that transitions from the profile of the entrance section to the outlet port and reduces internal erosion of the outlet due to the fluid flowing from the manifold header and through the outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: LWF Services, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Lawson, Christopher James Lawson