Valves and valve actuation – Fluid actuated or retarded – Fluid and non-fluid actuators
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Fox, John (Department: 3753)
Valves and valve actuation
Fluid actuated or retarded
Fluid and non-fluid actuators
C251S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11264319
ABSTRACT:
A well choke has a quick closure device quickly moving the choke element to a closed position. The closure device mounts between an actuator and a choke. The actuator has a stepper motor and gear train for incrementally moving an actuator rod and a choke element linearly. The quick closure has a hydraulic cylinder that will move the entire actuator, including the actuator rod, toward the choke, when actuated.
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Arnison Dean
Spencer David
Stott Dominic
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Fox John
Vetco Gray Inc.
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