公开(公告)号：US20210156253A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US17166707

申请日：2021-02-03

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster

IPC: F01B3/00 ,  F16K5/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US20210148208A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US16951741

申请日：2020-11-18

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Nicholas Son ,  John Keith ,  Mark S. Nowell

IPC: E21B43/26 ,  F16J15/08

Abstract: A fluid end comprising a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is releasably attached to a connect plate. Each connect plate is attached to a power source using a plurality of stay rods. Each fluid end section comprises a housing in fluid communication with a pair of intake manifolds and a discharge conduit. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing. A plunger is installed within stuffing box attached to each housing. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve guides, aid in reducing or transferring wear.

公开(公告)号：US10962001B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

申请号：US16897659

申请日：2020-06-10

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

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

Abstract: A fluid end having as 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.

公开(公告)号：US10670013B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US16035126

申请日：2018-07-13

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Mark S. Nowell ,  Brandon Scott Ayres ,  Christopher Todd Barnett

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

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 that each comprise 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.

公开(公告)号：US10648490B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US16043579

申请日：2018-07-24

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F15B15/10 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F16J3/06 ,  F16K5/18 ,  F04B39/10 ,  F04B1/053 ,  F04B53/14 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B1/0538 ,  F04B1/0448 ,  F04B9/04

Abstract: A fluid end with an internal bellows can be used in high pressure environments. The bellows is disposed within a plunger bore, and has an interior isolated from a working chamber of the fluid end. An end of a plunger is received in the interior of the bellows. The bellows contains an incompressible fluid at a constant volume. As the plunger extends into the interior of the bellows, the fluid it contains is displaced. Such fluid displacement causes the bellows to extend. As the plunger is retracted, the fluid replaces the volume formerly displaced by the plunger, and causes the bellows to accordion to a retracted position.

公开(公告)号：USD861834S1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US29614966

申请日：2017-08-24

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Designer： Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Mark S. Nowell ,  Christopher Todd Barnett

公开(公告)号：US10288178B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15280642

申请日：2016-09-29

Applicant: KERR MACHINE CO.

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

IPC: F16K5/04

Abstract: A high pressure flow device 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：US12270491B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US17474206

申请日：2021-09-14

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

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：US20250109745A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18905240

申请日：2024-10-03

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Nicholas Son ,  John Keith ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Brandon Scott Ayres

IPC: F04B53/08 ,  F04B53/14

Abstract: A system for cooling plungers which operate in high pressure pumps. The system uses a plunger having a blind bore formed therein. The blind bore may receive a number of different objects, some of which are fixed to the plunger. A heat exchanger may be installed within the blind bore. The heat exchanger may have internal passages or openings which allow for the circulation of fluid within the blind bore, thus cooling the plunger. The heat exchanger may be formed of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the material used to form the plunger. This allows the heat exchanger to cool the plunger more effectively than if the plunger were solid or filled with an empty air space. The heat exchanger may be sealed within the bore of the plunger, or exposed.

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.