公开(公告)号：US10895325B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-19

申请号：US15719124

申请日：2017-09-28

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Michael Cole Thomas ,  Guy J. Lapointe

IPC: F16K5/18 ,  F15B7/06 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F16J15/06 ,  F15B21/00 ,  F16K5/16 ,  F16K5/02 ,  F04B53/22 ,  F04B53/16

Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.

公开(公告)号：US20200240531A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16814267

申请日：2020-03-10

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Guy J. Lapointe

IPC: F16K5/18 ,  F15B7/06 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F16J15/06 ,  F15B21/00 ,  F16K5/16 ,  F16K5/02 ,  F04B53/22 ,  F04B53/16

Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.

公开(公告)号：US20200011434A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-09

申请号：US16574918

申请日：2019-09-18

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Michael Cole Thomas ,  Guy J. Lapointe

IPC: F16K5/18 ,  F15B7/06 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F16J15/06 ,  F15B21/00

Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.

公开(公告)号：US20190178243A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US16216685

申请日：2018-12-11

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster

IPC: F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/00

Abstract: A multi-piece fluid end that can be produced with fewer raw materials and at a lower cost. In one embodiment, a fluid end is formed from a first body attached to a separate second body. Their respective external surfaces may be engaged flushly, partially, or via one or more spacer elements. In some embodiments, the body pieces are flangeless to reduce stress on the fluid end. The second body may have a plurality of bores that are alignable with a plurality of corresponding bores formed in the first body. The second body may be connected to a power end using a plurality of stay rods. In other implementations, more than two body pieces may be utilized.

公开(公告)号：US20190136842A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16216709

申请日：2018-12-11

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Michael Cole Thomas

IPC: F04B35/00 ,  F04B37/12 ,  F04B53/10 ,  F16K1/38 ,  F16K1/44 ,  F16K27/02 ,  F04B53/22

CPC classification number: F04B35/002 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F04B1/0452 ,  F04B1/0461 ,  F04B1/0538 ,  F04B15/04 ,  F04B17/05 ,  F04B37/12 ,  F04B53/10 ,  F04B53/108 ,  F04B53/1087 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/22 ,  F04B2201/0603 ,  F16K1/385 ,  F16K1/44 ,  F16K27/0254

Abstract: A fluid end is formed from a first body attached to a separate second body. Each body includes an external surface. When the bodies are attached, their respective external surfaces are in flush engagement. A plurality of bores are formed in the second body that are alignable with a plurality of corresponding bores formed in the first body. The fluid end may be used with seals disposed within recesses within each bore to seal against corresponding sealing surfaces. Further, retaining closures may be bolted to the fluid end bodies, such that the closures have a threadless connection to the fluid end bodies. Various combinations of such components may be utilized.

公开(公告)号：US20180266573A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15955128

申请日：2018-04-17

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Brandon Scott Ayres

IPC: F16K5/04 ,  F16J15/06

CPC classification number: F16K5/0407 ,  B23P15/001 ,  F16J15/062 ,  F16K5/0471 ,  F16K5/0478 ,  F16K5/185 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: A plug valve having an improved sealing assembly. The valve has a body, and a bore formed in the body. The bore is configured to receive a plug and an insert. Recesses are formed in the valve in the internally disposed surface of the bore for placement of seals, which interact with an externally disposed sealing surface of the insert. The plug and insert have complementary surfaces that prevent fluid from passing through the annulus between the plug and insert.

公开(公告)号：US09724794B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14607735

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: KERR MACHINE CO.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Mark S. Nowell

IPC: B23Q11/08 ,  G05B19/414 ,  B23Q11/00 ,  B23Q13/00 ,  B23B25/06

CPC classification number: B23Q11/08 ,  B23B25/06 ,  B23Q11/00 ,  B23Q13/00 ,  B23Q2220/002 ,  G05B19/4145 ,  Y10T82/2506 ,  Y10T82/2587 ,  Y10T409/303864 ,  Y10T409/30392

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for operating a machine tool having a selectively movable turret and a tool mounted to the turret. A cover is configured to be removably secured to the turret and sized so that the cover encloses the tool when the cover is secured to the turret. Turret control logic includes computer instructions stored in a computer memory and executable by a computer processor to limit movement of the turret when the cover is secured to the turret.

公开(公告)号：US12234819B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US18483871

申请日：2023-10-10

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Micheal Cole Thomas

IPC: F04B53/16 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F04B37/12 ,  F04B53/00 ,  F04B53/22

Abstract: A flangeless fluid end comprising a fluid end body releasably attached to a connect plate. The connect plate is attached to a power source using stay rods. The flow bores of the fluid end are sealed without threading a retainer nut into the walls of each bore. Instead, the flow bores are sealed by bolting a retainer to the fluid end body. Plungers to drive fluid through the fluid end body are installed within removable stuffing box sleeves. These sleeves are maintained within the plunger bores by the bolted retainers. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve structures, aid in reducing or transferring wear.

公开(公告)号：US12221957B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US18433703

申请日：2024-02-06

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Brandon Scott Ayres

IPC: F04B53/16 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F04B1/00 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B23/06 ,  F04B39/00 ,  F04B39/10 ,  E21B43/26

Abstract: A fluid end for use with a power end. The fluid end comprises a plurality of fluid end sections positioned adjacent one another. Each section includes a single horizontally positioned bore. A plunger is installed within the bore and includes a fluid passageway. Low-pressure fluid enters the bore through the plunger and high-pressure fluid exits the fluid end through an outlet valve installed within the bore. The intake of low-pressure fluid within the fluid end section is regulated by an inlet valve installed within the plunger. Low pressure fluid enters the plunger through an inlet component attached to both the plunger and an inlet manifold.

公开(公告)号：US20240426294A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18734729

申请日：2024-06-05

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Michael Eugene May (Deceased) ,  Guy J. Lapointe

IPC: F04B53/22 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B1/0421 ,  F04B1/0448 ,  F04B1/0461 ,  F04B1/0538 ,  F04B1/122 ,  F04B1/145 ,  F04B1/16 ,  F04B1/18 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F16B35/00 ,  F16B39/24 ,  F16B43/00

Abstract: A fluid end having its fluid flow bores sealed without threading a retaining nut into the walls of each bore. The fluid ends may be assembled using a plurality of different kits, each kit comprising a fluid end body, a component, a retainer element, and a fastening system. The retainer element holds the component within each of the bores formed in the fluid end body and the fastening system secures the retainer element to the body. The fastening system comprises a plurality of externally threaded studs, washers and nuts in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the fastening system comprises a plurality of screws.