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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171958 | Integrated plug/choke valve An adjustable valve is disclosed which includes a plug body having at least one flow path defined therein and a choke cage positioned proximate the plug body, the choke cage comprising a plurality of openings to permit a flow of a fluid therethrough, the choke cage ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8104337 | Christmas tree with internally positioned flowmeter A measurement device is disclosed which includes a structure adapted to be removably coupled to a Christmas tree, a sleeve operatively coupled to the structure and a flowmeter positioned at least partially within the sleeve. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096193 | Turbine flow meter having easily removable meter cartridge A turbine flow meter comprises a flow pipe which includes an axial through bore and a meter cartridge which is positioned in the through bore. The meter cartridge includes a tubular cartridge housing through which a fluid to be measured is directed and a rotor which... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8047295 | Lightweight device for remote subsea wireline intervention In one illustrative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device adapted to be positioned adjacent an end of a tool housing of a subsea lubricator, wherein the device includes a structural member that is adapted to be positioned adjacent an end of the t... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7992434 | Christmas tree with internally positioned flowmeter A measurement device is disclosed which includes a structure adapted to be removably coupled to a Christmas tree, a sleeve operatively coupled to the structure and a flowmeter positioned at least partially within the sleeve. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7967066 | Method and apparatus for Christmas tree condition monitoring A method for monitoring a Christmas tree assembly installed on a subsea hydrocarbon well includes receiving a plurality of parameters associated with the Christmas tree assembly. A health metric for the Christmas tree assembly is determined based on the parameters. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7954510 | Pump valve retainer A retainer for movably securing a valve member within a fluid bore of a pump comprises a retainer head which includes at least one peripheral groove and a retainer hub which is connected to or formed integrally with the retainer head. The valve member is movably cou... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7918126 | Intelligent underwater leak detection system A subsea leak detection system is disclosed which includes a plurality of subsea leak detection sensors and a leak detection controller adapted to receive leak detection data from the plurality of subsea leak detection sensors and direct the sensing activities of th... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7900697 | Fracturing isolation sleeve An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7845404 | Optical sensing system for wellhead equipment A system includes a Christmas tree assembly mounted to a hydrocarbon well, an optical feedthrough module, and a plurality of optical sensors. The optical feedthrough module is operable to communicate through a pressure boundary of the Christmas tree assembly. The pl... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7681589 | Pump valve retainer A retainer for movably securing a valve member within a fluid bore of a pump comprises a retainer head which includes at least one peripheral groove and a retainer hub which is connected to or formed integrally with the retainer head. The valve member is movably cou... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7614448 | Fracturing isolation sleeve An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7610847 | Pump crosshead and connecting rod assembly A crosshead and connecting rod assembly for a pump comprises a connecting rod which includes a first end that is rotatably connected to the crankshaft of the pump, a second end that comprises a generally cylindrical configuration, and a shaft that extends between th... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7596996 | Christmas tree with internally positioned flowmeter A measurement device is disclosed which includes a structure adapted to be removably coupled to a Christmas tree, a sleeve operatively coupled to the structure and a flowmeter positioned at least partially within the sleeve. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7537057 | Slimline tieback connector A connector for securing a first cylindrical member to a second cylindrical member comprises a cylindrical body which includes a first end that is attached to the first member and a second end that is positioned proximate the second member, a cylindrical housing sle... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7490673 | Universal connection interface for subsea completion systems A subsea completion system includes a first component which comprises a first connection interface, a second component which comprises a second connection interface, and a third component which comprises a third connection interface that is complimentary to both the... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490666 | Fracturing isolation sleeve An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7387166 | Electrically operated actuation tool for subsea completion system components An electrically operated actuation tool for a subsea completion system component having at least one hydraulically actuatable mechanism comprises an electric motor, a hydraulic pump which is driven by the motor and at least one hydraulic line which communicates betw... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7380978 | Process fluid distribution system for agitating retorts An agitating retort (100) includes an outer shell (102) within which the drum structure (112) is disposed for rotation within the shell while supporting a number of baskets (114) for holding products to be processed within the retort. Pro... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7376521 | Flow computer with networked I/O modules A flow computer is operable to interface with a first instrument suite associated with a first flow monitoring system. The flow computer includes a network, a first input/output (I/O) block, and a first processing unit. The first I/O block is coupled to the network ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7344019 | Boron coated stainless steel wire belt assembly A conveyor belt for use in the food processing industry includes a stainless steel substrate and nickel-boron coating material. The nickel-boron coating is applied on at least a portion of the stainless steel substrate to increase wear resistance. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331393 | Subsea lubricator device and methods of circulating fluids in a subsea lubricator Subsea lubricator device, comprising a blowout preventer assembly, a tool housing assembly and a stuffing box, intended to be located at a subsea Christmas tree, and methods of circulating fluids in a subsea lubricator. The device comprises a blowout preventer (4... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325671 | Bowl for vibratory feeder A bowl for a vibratory feeder includes a wall portion having a generally circular cross section and a helical track having an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The wall portion comprises a plurality of slots and the track comprises a plurality of tabs which exte... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325598 | Vacuum assisted seal engagement for ROV deployed equipment A method and apparatus for attaching a first component which comprises a depending portion to a second component which comprises a bore that is sized and configured to receive the depending portion, wherein the first and second components are exposed to a fluid whic... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7308934 | Fracturing isolation sleeve An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296629 | Subsea completion system, and methods of using same A subsea production system that is adapted to be coupled to a subsea wellhead and includes a tubing hanger adapted to be positioned in the wellhead. The tubing hanger has a flow opening extending therethrough and has at least one eccentrically located opening extend... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7287642 | Trippable idler roller assembly for belt conveyors An idler roller assembly comprises a base frame which includes first and second spaced-apart mounting brackets, a support frame which includes a support tube that comprises a first end which is positioned adjacent the first mounting bracket and a second end which is... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287595 | Electric-hydraulic power unit The present invention is directed to an electric-hydraulic power unit. In one illustrative embodiment, the power unit comprises a body having a movable pressure barrier positioned therein, the movable pressure barrier defining first and second chambers therein, a co... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7251537 | Processing of work piece based on desired end physical criteria Processing a work piece by first scanning the work piece. The work piece is modeled to determine its outer perimeter and/or how the work piece could be divided into portions of specific areas and perimeters based on desired portion sizes of desired areas and perimet... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249750 | Pressure balanced fluid control device The present invention is directed to a pressure balanced fluid control device. In one illustrative embodiment, the device comprises a body, a bonnet coupled to the body, a valve stem operatively coupled to a gate positioned in the body, a valve stem seal positioned ... | 07/31/2007 |
| RE39695 | Swivel joint with stepped bearing races A swivel joint comprises a tubular male member having at least first and second outer annular grooves formed on an outer surface, a tubular female member having at least first and second inner annular grooves formed on an inner recess, and a plurality of balls dispo... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231983 | Split locking ring for wellhead components The present invention is directed to a split locking ring for wellhead components. In one illustrative embodiment, the device comprises a first internally threaded wellhead component, a second wellhead component, at least a portion of which is positioned within an o... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222738 | Sorting system for multiple conveyor belts An apparatus and a method for sorting workpieces (204) includes multiple conveyors (201, 202), a scanner (208), an offloading device (216), a workpiece processor (218), and a computer (210). The computer has instructions for... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216757 | Differential motion conveyor A differential motion conveyor (20) for conveying products along an elongated trough structure (22) supported for reciprocal movement relative to a counterweight base structure (24) of a weight significantly greater than the weight of the trough... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7165620 | Wellhead completion system having a horizontal control penetrator and method of using same A well completion system includes a completion device defining a bore therein attached to a wellhead and a tool, disposed within the bore, comprising an operational element and a control receptacle in communication with the operational element. The system further in... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159662 | System for controlling a hydraulic actuator, and methods of using same The present invention is directed to a system for controlling a hydraulic actuator, and various methods of using same. In one illustrative embodiment, the system comprises a first hydraulic cylinder, an isolated supply of fluid provided to the first hydraulic cylind... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156039 | Keel guide system A technique for guiding a riser in an offshore environment. The technique utilizes a keel guide that permits the passage of connectors or other components therethrough. A bushing is mounted within the keel guide to guide the relative linear motion of the riser assem... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156169 | Electrically operated actuation tool for subsea completion system components An electrically operated actuation tool for a subsea completion system component having at least one hydraulically actuatable mechanism comprises an electric motor, a hydraulic pump which is driven by the motor and at least one hydraulic line which communicates betw... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156730 | Method and system for achieving acceptable process time A method and system for automatically portioning workpieces, such as meat products, into pieces having acceptable process time (e.g., acceptable cook time) are provided. The method includes generally five steps. First, measurement data of a workpiece carried on a co... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156183 | Electric hydraulic power unit and method of using same An apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber therein and defining an inlet port and an outlet port and a movable pressure barrier, disposed in the chamber, separating the chamber into first and second portions, the inlet port and the outlet port being in fluid... | 01/02/2007 |
