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Utility
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for human machine interface (HMI) operations
11 Jan 22
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and implementations of an HMI control system for BOP rigs are disclosed.
Kurt Thwaites, Steven Hand, Kevin Hoffmann, Nate Bishop, Bridget Monahan, Amy Ferchak, Jeffrey A. Senn
Filed: 28 Jun 19
Utility
Methods for Assessing the Reliability of Hydraulically-actuated Devices and Related Systems
6 Jan 22
This disclosure includes methods for testing hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems.
Andrew LEACH, Matthew BOIKE, Luis Rafael PEREIRA
Filed: 20 Sep 21
Utility
Apparatuses and Methods for Coupling One or More Auxiliary Lines to a Subsea Well Control Assembly
25 Nov 21
This disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for coupling one or more auxiliary lines to a subsea well control assembly.
John KOZICZ, Craig MCCORMICK
Filed: 9 Apr 21
Utility
Station keeping and emergency disconnecting capability for a vessel connected to a subsea wellhead in shallow water
26 Oct 21
In some embodiments, a method for executing an emergency disconnect sequence in shallow water depth includes unlatching a lower marine riser package (LMRP) of a blowout preventer (BOP) from a lower stack of the BOP.
Craig McCormick, Scott Reynolds, Darrel Pelley
Filed: 24 Apr 20
Utility
Methods for Assessing the Reliability of Hydraulically-actuated Devices and Related Systems
14 Oct 21
This disclosure includes methods for testing hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems.
Andrew LEACH, Matthew BOIKE, Luis Rafael PEREIRA
Filed: 8 Mar 21
Utility
Reliability Assessable Systems for Actuating Hydraulically Actuated Devices and Related Methods
23 Sep 21
Some of the present systems include a hydraulic power storage system having an accumulator configured to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to a hydraulically actuated device to actuate the hydraulically actuated device and a drain in fluid communication with the accumulator and including a valve that is actuatable to drain hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic power storage system such that an internal pressure of the accumulator is reduced and a flow restrictor configured to reduce a flow rate of hydraulic fluid through the valve, a hydraulic pump configured to pressurize the accumulator, a pressure sensor configured to capture data indicative of the internal pressure of the accumulator, and a processor configured to actuate the hydraulic pump to increase the internal pressure of the accumulator if the internal pressure of the accumulator, as indicated in data captured by the pressure sensor, falls below a threshold pressure.
Andrew LEACH, Matthew BOIKE, Stephen FAIRFAX
Filed: 6 Nov 20
Utility
Systems and methods for actuating hydraulically-actuated devices
31 Aug 21
This disclosure includes systems and methods for actuating hydraulically-actuated devices.
Andrew Leach, Matthew Boike
Filed: 4 Nov 19
Utility
Subsea energy storage for blow out preventers (BOP)
13 Jul 21
A subsea energy storage for well control equipment, wherein stored energy near a well on the sea floor monitors and activates well control equipment independently of, or in conjunction with, hydraulic energy.
Edward Peter Kenneth Bourgeau, Jason Aspin
Filed: 10 Jun 19
Utility
Proximity-based Personnel Safety System and Method
24 Jun 21
A method includes receiving first position data from at least one of a TOF sensor or a LIDAR.
Paul JOHNSON, Travis MCGUIRE
Filed: 8 Dec 20
Utility
Connector assemblies for connecting tubulars and related methods
4 May 21
Some connector assemblies include a female connector having a sidewall extending between first and second ends to define an interior channel, the sidewall having a cylindrical inner surface, and a plurality of lugs extending from and disposed circumferentially along the inner surface, and a male connector having a sidewall extending between first and second ends to define an interior channel, the sidewall having a cylindrical outer surface, and a plurality of lugs extending from and disposed circumferentially along the outer surface, wherein the male connector is configured to be coupled to the female connector such that the sidewall of the male connector is received through the first end of and into the interior channel of the female connector, and at least one of the lugs of the male connector is disposed between at least one of the lugs of the female connector and the second end of the female connector.
John Kozicz, Craig McCormick
Filed: 14 Oct 17
Utility
Apparatuses and methods for coupling one or more auxiliary lines to a subsea well control assembly
13 Apr 21
This disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for coupling one or more auxiliary lines to a subsea well control assembly.
John Kozicz, Craig McCormick
Filed: 14 Oct 17
Utility
Systems and methods for initiating an emergency disconnect sequence
23 Mar 21
Systems and methods for initiating an emergency disconnect sequence (EDS) are provided.
Bahaa Nouh, Lasse Eilertsen, Massimiliano Russo
Filed: 17 Jan 20
Utility
Methods for assessing the reliability of hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems
9 Mar 21
This disclosure includes methods for testing hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems.
Andrew Leach, Matthew Boike, Luis Rafael Pereira
Filed: 31 May 17
Utility
Proximity-based personnel safety system and method
4 Jan 21
A method includes receiving first position data from at least one of a TOF sensor or a LIDAR.
Paul Johnson, Travis Mcguire
Filed: 19 Nov 19
Utility
Subsea Processor for Underwater Drilling Operations
21 Oct 20
A subsea processor may be located near the seabed of a drilling site and used to coordinate operations of underwater drilling components.
Jose Gutierrez, Luis Pereira
Filed: 16 Jan 20
Reissue
Pontoon boat
12 Oct 20
A pontoon boat having enhanced handling characteristics includes a deck, a central pontoon mounted to said deck, two outer pontoons mounted to said deck on respective opposite sides of said central pontoon, and a motor, wherein the central pontoon extends below the outer pontoons to create a V-shaped hull, and the motor is capable of causing said center and outer pontoons to plane during normal operation.
David J. Curtis
Filed: 28 May 14
Utility
Drilling tubular identification
12 Oct 20
A tubular connection made during various oil and/or gas operations such as a tripping operation can be identified based on received data such as hookload and/or block position data.
Trenton K. Martin, John Kozicz
Filed: 25 Jun 18
Utility
Systems and Methods for Actuating Hydraulically-actuated Devices
29 Jul 20
This disclosure includes systems and methods for actuating hydraulically-actuated devices.
Andrew LEACH, Matthew BOIKE
Filed: 3 Nov 19
Utility
Reliability Assessable Systems for Actuating Hydraulically Actuated Devices and Related Methods
24 Jun 20
Some of the present systems include a hydraulic power storage system having an accumulator configured to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to a hydraulically actuated device to actuate the hydraulically actuated device and a drain in fluid communication with the accumulator and including a valve that is actuatable to drain hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic power storage system such that an internal pressure of the accumulator is reduced and a flow restrictor configured to reduce a flow rate of hydraulic fluid through the valve, a hydraulic pump configured to pressurize the accumulator, a pressure sensor configured to capture data indicative of the internal pressure of the accumulator, and a processor configured to actuate the hydraulic pump to increase the internal pressure of the accumulator if the internal pressure of the accumulator, as indicated in data captured by the pressure sensor, falls below a threshold pressure.
Andrew LEACH, Matthew BOIKE, Stephen FAIRFAX
Filed: 4 Sep 19
Utility
Anti-recoil Control Design Using a Hybrid Riser Tensioning System In Deepwater Drilling
24 Jun 20
A riser data logging system can be installed on the riser top to provide real time information of the riser, instead of or in addition to relying on sensors installed on a tensioner.
Yin Wu, Edward Peter Kenneth Bourgeau
Filed: 4 Sep 19