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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2024
Filed:
May. 26, 2023
Applicant:
Fhe Usa Llc, Fruita, CO (US);
Inventors:
Matthew E. Kibler, Grand Junction, CO (US);
Kyle Scholl, Peoria, IL (US);
Nicolas G. Snoke, Grand Junction, CO (US);
Assignee:
FHE USA LLC, Fruita, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J 13/06 (2006.01); B25J 13/00 (2006.01); B25J 15/00 (2006.01); E21B 43/26 (2006.01); G05D 3/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G05D 3/125 (2013.01); B25J 13/006 (2013.01); B25J 13/06 (2013.01); B25J 15/0019 (2013.01); E21B 43/2607 (2020.05);
Abstract
An articulated fluid delivery unit (FDU) is disposed to deliver fluid remotely to, for example, a mating fluid connection housing assembly provided on a wellhead. Flow iron on the FDU preferably includes at least one swivel joint rated for high fluid pressure and high fluid volume flow. More preferably, the swivel joint has an internal diameter of not less than about 5 inches and is further capable of rotation while retaining an internal pressure of not less than about 10,000 psi.