David Bruce Gilmore

US Patent:

20030111799, Jun 19, 2003

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/025518

Inventors:

David Gilmore - Baytown TX, US

Assignee:

Cooper Cameron Corporation

International Classification:

F16J015/18

US Classification:

277/510000

Abstract:

A new seal system for a marine riser telescoping joint is revealed. The sealing face of the seal has tapered upper and/or lower tapered surfaces. The upper and/or lower ends can have a taper of about 1-15 degrees or alternatively the surrounding housing can have the taper with the seal ends either straight cut or tapered so that the combined tapers are in the stated range. The sealing elements are preferably nitrile or polyurethane and preferably without inserts. The upper and/or lower ends of the seal can have projections or depressions to aid in end sealing and eliminate the need for end seal rings. The new seals can be used individually or in stacks in a single housing.

US Patent:

20120325486, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Oct 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/275047

Inventors:

David L. GILMORE - Baytown TX, US
William F. PUCCIO - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 17/01

US Classification:

166345

Abstract:

A gooseneck conduit system for use with a telescoping joint of a subsea riser. In one embodiment, a riser telescoping joint includes a tube, and a gooseneck conduit assembly affixed to the tube. The gooseneck conduit assembly includes a plurality of gooseneck conduits and a locking mechanism. The gooseneck conduits extend radially from the tube. The locking mechanism engages a locking pin affixed to the tube to secure the gooseneck conduit assembly to the tube. Each gooseneck conduit couples to an auxiliary fluid line secured to the telescoping joint.

US Patent:

20130092386, Apr 18, 2013

Filed:

Oct 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/274962

Inventors:

David L. Gilmore - Baytown TX, US
William F. Puccio - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 17/01

US Classification:

166345, 166348

Abstract:

A hang-off assembly for supporting a riser string from an off-shore drilling rig. The hang-off assembly includes a housing with a passage through the housing and an open section allowing access to the entire length of the passage from outside the housing. The assembly also includes a gate member movable relative to the housing from an open position to a closed position, the gate member preventing access to the passage through the open section when in the closed position. A motor moves the gate member between the open and closed positions. An adapter attachable to the riser string includes a profile landable in the housing to support the riser string when connected to the adapter.

US Patent:

20130092388, Apr 18, 2013

Filed:

Oct 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/274947

Inventors:

David L. GILMORE - Baytown TX, US
William F. PUCCIO - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

Cameron International Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 17/01

US Classification:

166367

Abstract:

A gooseneck conduit system for use with a telescoping joint of a subsea riser. In one embodiment, a riser telescoping joint includes a tube and a gooseneck conduit assembly affixed to the tube. The gooseneck conduit assembly includes a gooseneck conduit extending radially from the tube, and a tenon projecting from a rear face of the gooseneck conduit. The width of the tenon increases with distance from the rear face. The riser telescoping joint also includes a mortise channel extending along the length of the tube. The mortise channel is interlocks with the tenon and laterally secures the gooseneck conduit assembly to the tube.

US Patent:

20130255956, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Apr 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/437511

Inventors:

David L. Gilmore - Baytown TX, US
Stephen J. Walker - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 17/01
E21B 7/12
F16L 21/00

US Classification:

166345, 285370, 166358

Abstract:

A seal sub system for the connection of fluid lines, including first and second fluid lines, each including a terminal end with an inner diameter. A seal sub includes an inner channel and first and second pin ends, one pin end removably insertable in the fluid line terminal end with the other pin end extending from the fluid line terminal end. A seal forms a seal between the seal sub and the inner diameter of the first fluid line terminal end. The extending pin end is configured to be inserted into the terminal end of the second fluid line to establish a sealed fluid connection between the first and second fluid lines.

US Patent:

44817150, Nov 13, 1984

Filed:

Feb 4, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/463742

Inventors:

David L. Gilmore - Highlands TX

International Classification:

G01B 312
G01B 704

US Classification:

33141B

Abstract:

A wheel apparatus is provided for measuring by rolling contact a dimension of an elevated temperature surface. The device is particularly useful for measuring the length of product in a continuous casting machine. The apparatus includes an elongated arm having an internally cooled wheel rotatably mounted at one end thereof. The arm is pivotally movable about a mount at an end of the arm opposite from the one on which the wheel is mounted. The mount biases the arm to a position in which the longitudinal axis of the arm is normal to the adjacent surface of the cast product. The biased mount permits pivotal deflection of the arm upon contact of the wheel by cast product moving in either a forward or reverse direction. The arm has at least one longitudinal cooling fluid passage which only registers with a cooling fluid supply passage in the arm mount when the arm is in the deflected positions thereof. Generally, air is supplied through the mount to cool the arm and outer surface of the wheel.

US Patent:

20180238149, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Apr 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/959258

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
David L. Gilmore - Baytown TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 43/01
E21B 33/064
E21B 33/038

Abstract:

A connector for receiving flow therethrough includes a body with a seat including a keyed groove, a stab including a key, and a locking member to retain the key within the keyed groove of the seat.

US Patent:

20160230492, Aug 11, 2016

Filed:

Apr 20, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/134207

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Terry Jason Smith - Houston TX, US
David L. Gilmore - Baytown TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 33/035
E21B 34/04
E21B 21/08
E21B 33/064
E21B 19/00

Abstract:

An integrated assembly for a mineral extraction system includes an annular blow out preventer (BOP) portion that includes a BOP body coupled to a first portion of an one-piece body, where the annular BOP portion is configured to seal an outer drill string of the mineral extraction system, a diverter portion formed at least partially by a second portion of the one-piece body, where the diverter portion comprises one or more openings, and a rotating control unit (RCU) assembly portion comprising a third portion of the one-piece body coupled to a rotation enabled portion, where the RCU assembly portion is configured to divert drilling fluid through the one or more openings of the diverter portion.