公开(公告)号：US20210025519A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US17068126

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Brandon Stephen Nowell

IPC: F16K41/16 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K1/48

Abstract: A plug valve having a modular construction. The valve has a solid, single-piece body with two opposed openings interrupted by an internal chamber. The chamber houses a rotatable plug which selectively restricts or allows flow from one of the two openings to the other. Inserts partially surround the plug and have openings that corresponds to openings in the valve body and the plug. A seat with an end surface corresponding to each insert extends partially within each opening. A bolted-on flange extends from each side of the valve and has an internally placed sleeve which defines the flow path through the valve. The sleeve may seal against the seat at one of its ends. A non-planar groove may be formed in the end surface of each seat to seal the opening against each insert.

公开(公告)号：US20200284253A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16876414

申请日：2020-05-18

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

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

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：US20190032685A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

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 ,  F16K5/18 ,  F16J3/06

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：US20180073654A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15702880

申请日：2017-09-13

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett

IPC: F16K27/06

CPC classification number: F16K27/065 ,  F16K5/0471

Abstract: A replaceable sleeve disposed in a flow passage of a plug valve. The sleeve may be press fit or threaded into an annular recess formed in the flow passage. The sleeve may include a groove disposed about a site where the flow passage intersects the internal chamber. The sleeve may be replaced when worn without replacing the entire valve body.

公开(公告)号：US20170299096A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15488713

申请日：2017-04-17

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Mark S. Nowell ,  Michael Eugene May ,  Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Michael Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett

IPC: F16L27/08

CPC classification number: F16L27/0828 ,  E21B17/05 ,  F16L55/07

Abstract: A high pressure swivel joint used in pipe assemblies transferring high pressure fluid. The swivel joint comprises a first pipe section and a sleeve-like second pipe section. The first pipe section is inserted into the second pipe section and the sections are relatively rotatable. A radial seal is seated in a groove formed in either the outer circumference of the first pipe section, or the inner circumference of the second pipe section. The groove is axially spaced from the location where the two pipe sections abut. Alternatively, a groove may be formed in both the outer circumference of the first pipe section and the inner circumference of the second pipe sections, the grooves both being axially spaced from the location where the two pipe sections abut. A radial seal may be inserted in both grooves and a wear ring positioned between the seals.

公开(公告)号：US12281645B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US17944580

申请日：2022-09-14

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster ,  Micheal Cole Thomas ,  Christopher Todd Barnett ,  Nicholas Son ,  John Keith ,  Mark S. Nowell ,  Guy J. Lapointe ,  Michael Eugene May

IPC: F04B39/00 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F04B15/02 ,  F16H57/02

Abstract: A power end assembly includes a crankshaft section, a crosshead section, and a connector section coupled together by one, two, or more sets of stay rods. The power end may include one or more support plates that are coupled to the crankshaft section and/or crosshead section. The crosshead section includes a plurality of individual crosshead frames. The connector section may include a plurality of individual connector plates or may be a unitary connector plate. The power end is configured to be coupled to a fluid end assembly by coupling the fluid end assembly to the connector plates.

公开(公告)号：US12276276B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US18736090

申请日：2024-06-06

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F04B7/02 ,  F04B7/00 ,  F04B53/00 ,  F04B53/10 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B1/0452 ,  F04B1/0538 ,  F04B15/02

Abstract: A fluid end made of a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is made of a housing having a discharge bore and an intake bore formed therein. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing and between the discharge and intake bores. The fluid routing plug carries seals that engage sealing surfaces formed within the 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 within each housing.

公开(公告)号：US20250075697A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18953750

申请日：2024-11-20

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F04B53/22 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B1/0421 ,  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 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：US12209686B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US18536764

申请日：2023-12-12

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: A fluid end assembly comprising a housing having multiple conduits formed therein. A tubular sleeve is installed within one of the conduits and is configured to house a plurality of packing seals. A seal is installed within a groove formed in the walls of the housing surrounding the tubular sleeve such that the seal engages an outer surface of the tubular sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US20240218864A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18602232

申请日：2024-03-12

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F04B39/00 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B39/10

CPC classification number: F04B39/0005 ,  E21B43/129 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B39/10

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.