公开(公告)号：US20200149528A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16747275

申请日：2020-01-20

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster

IPC: F04B53/16 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F04B53/22

Abstract: Insert elements that may be positioned within a high pressure plug valve. The elements have two or more recessed grooves formed around the fluid opening of the elements. The grooves are spaced from one another. 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 spaced grooves in a single insert element, a kit may be formed from two or more otherwise identical insert elements, each with a single recessed groove at a different position around the fluid opening.

公开(公告)号：US10539132B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15685178

申请日：2017-08-24

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster

IPC: F16K5/04 ,  F16K5/02 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/22 ,  F16K3/24 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F04B53/10

Abstract: Insert elements that may be positioned within a high pressure plug valve. The elements have two or more recessed grooves formed around the fluid opening of the elements. The grooves are spaced from one another. 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 spaced grooves in a single insert element, a kit may be formed from two or more otherwise identical insert elements, each with a single recessed groove at a different position around the fluid opening.

公开(公告)号：US20190226589A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US16371215

申请日：2019-04-01

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F16K5/04

Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating 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：US20190017503A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

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 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B1/12 ,  F04B1/16 ,  F04B1/18 ,  F04B1/14 ,  F16B35/00 ,  F16B39/24 ,  F16B43/00

CPC classification number: F04B53/22 ,  F04B1/0408 ,  F04B1/0421 ,  F04B1/122 ,  F04B1/145 ,  F04B1/16 ,  F04B1/18 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F05B2260/301 ,  F16B35/005 ,  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：US20180058447A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15685167

申请日：2017-08-24

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

Inventor： Kelcy Jake Foster

IPC: F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/22

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：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：US20250075695A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18933692

申请日：2024-10-31

Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.

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

IPC: F04B53/22 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F04B1/0421 ,  F04B1/0452 ,  F04B1/0538 ,  F04B7/00 ,  F04B7/02 ,  F04B15/02 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B19/04 ,  F04B19/22 ,  F04B53/00 ,  F04B53/10 ,  F04B53/14 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/18 ,  F16J15/26 ,  F16K1/42 ,  F16K11/10 ,  F16L55/11

Abstract: A fluid end assembly having a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section has a housing made of multiple-piece construction. One or more pieces of the housing are configured to have a plurality of stay rods attached thereto. The stay rods interconnect the fluid end assembly and a power end assembly.

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.