Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Modular gland arrangements for a fluid end assembly
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Application No.: US17166707Application Date: 2021-02-03
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Publication No.: US11441424B2Publication Date: 2022-09-13
- Inventor: Kelcy Jake Foster
- Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
- Applicant Address: US OK Sulphur
- Assignee: Kerr Machine Co.
- Current Assignee: Kerr Machine Co.
- Current Assignee Address: US OK Sulphur
- Agency: Tomlinson McKinstry, P.C.
- Main IPC: F04B53/22
- IPC: F04B53/22 ; F01B3/00 ; F16K5/02 ; E21B43/26 ; F16K3/24

Abstract:
A closure element for a fluid end assembly that has two or more recessed grooves formed in its outer surface. The grooves are axially offset. A seal is placed in one and only one of the grooves. As wear occurs, the seal is relocated to one of the other grooves. Instead of a series of axially offset grooves in a single closure element, a kit may be formed from two or more otherwise identical closure elements, each with a single recessed groove at a different axial position. Another closure element has a series of ledge-like surfaces defining spaces within which a seal may be received. One outer surface surrounds one or more of the other surfaces. A seal is placed in one and only one of the spaces. As wear occurs, the seal is relocated to one of the other spaces.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210156253A1 Modular Gland Arrangements For A Fluid End Assembly Public/Granted day:2021-05-27
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