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公开(公告)号:US20210148345A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-20
申请号:US16951605
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: F04B7/00
Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.
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公开(公告)号:US10955238B1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-23
申请号:US14216597
申请日:2014-03-17
Applicant: KERR MACHINE CO.
Inventor: Joshua Philip Jones , Mark Stephen Nowell , Kelcy Jake Foster
IPC: G01B21/04 , G05B19/401 , G01B5/008
Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for a frame that is configured to rotate a workpiece around an axis of rotation. The apparatus has a measurement device, and a known fixture that is supported by the frame. A processor is configured to execute stored computer instructions to initially-calibrate the measurement device to the axis of rotation, to employ the initially-calibrated measurement device to obtain an initial-calibration value of the known fixture, to store the initial-calibration value in a digital memory, to subsequently use the initially-calibrated measuring device to obtain an in-process automatic recalibration (IPAR) value of the known fixture, and to compare the IPAR value to the initial-calibration value to calculate a compensation value indicating positional error of the apparatus.
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公开(公告)号:US10914171B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-09
申请号:US16722139
申请日:2019-12-20
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Kelcy Jake Foster
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10591070B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-17
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 , 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.
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公开(公告)号:US12297915B2
公开(公告)日:2025-05-13
申请号:US18494074
申请日:2023-10-25
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Kelcy Jake Foster
Abstract: A valve configured to seal against a valve seat. The valve and valve seat are configured to be installed within a fluid end. A recess is formed within the valve for receiving a seal. A shape of the recess and a shape of the valve are designed to reduce wear to the seal during operation.
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公开(公告)号:US12292047B2
公开(公告)日:2025-05-06
申请号:US18434354
申请日:2024-02-06
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Kelcy Jake Foster , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell
IPC: F04B7/02 , F04B1/0452 , F04B1/0538 , F04B7/00 , F04B15/02 , F04B53/10
Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.
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公开(公告)号:US12281649B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-22
申请号:US18742667
申请日:2024-06-13
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Kelcy Jake Foster , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell
IPC: F04B53/22 , F04B1/0421 , F04B15/02 , F04B53/00 , F04B53/10 , F04B53/14 , F04B53/16 , F16J15/26 , F16K1/42 , F16K11/10 , E21B43/26 , F04B1/0452 , F04B1/0538 , F04B7/00 , F04B7/02 , F04B17/00 , F04B19/04 , F04B19/22 , F04B53/18 , F16L55/11
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.
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公开(公告)号:US12276270B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-15
申请号:US18504546
申请日:2023-11-08
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 , F04B53/16
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.
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公开(公告)号:US12258850B2
公开(公告)日:2025-03-25
申请号:US18678884
申请日:2024-05-30
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Kelcy Jake Foster , Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Nicholas Son , John Keith
Abstract: A fluid end assembly made of a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section comprises a plurality of individual components joined together in a row. Two sets of fasteners are used to secure various components of each fluid end section together. When the fluid end section is assembled, a first set of fasteners is in a spaced relationship with and faces a second set of fasteners. At least one component making up the multi-piece fluid end section is configured to have a plurality of stay rods attached thereto. The stay rods interconnect the fluid end assembly and a power end assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US20240384795A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-21
申请号:US18665161
申请日:2024-05-15
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Christopher Todd Barnett , Micheal Cole Thomas , John Keith , Nicholas Son , Kelcy Jake Foster
IPC: F16J15/3284
Abstract: A hybrid pressure seal for use in a plunger bore or a stuffing box used in a plunger bore. The hybrid seal has a first, inner seal made of a first, durable material. The inner seal has a cut-out formed in its outer surface in which an outer seal is placed. The inner seal may have features on its inner surface such as V-shaped protrusions or a D-shaped surface. The outer seal is elastomeric. One or more hybrid seals of different configurations may be used in a packing, disposed between a junk ring and a lantern ring. The lantern ring may be integral with and made of the same material as an adjacent hybrid seal.
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