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Patent No.:

US 12768237 B1

PDFFull Text
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2026

Filed:

Oct. 25, 2024

Fluid connection and seal useful at wellheads

Applicant:

Fhe Usa Llc, Fruita, CO (US);

Inventors:

Matthew E. Kibler, Grand Junction, CO (US);

Kyle Scholl, Peoria, IL (US);

Keith C. Johansen, Price, UT (US);

Nicolas G. Snoke, Grand Junction, CO (US);

Steven M. Hutchinson, Fruita, CO (US);

Assignee:

FHE USA LLC, Fruita, CO (US);

Attorney:

Zeman-Mullen & Ford, LLP

Primary Examiner:

Zachary T Dragicevich

Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 33/038 (2006.01); E21B 17/046 (2006.01); E21B 23/02 (2006.01); E21B 33/035 (2006.01); E21B 33/06 (2006.01); F16L 37/00 (2006.01); F16L 37/096 (2006.01); F16L 37/127 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 33/038 (2013.01); E21B 17/046 (2013.01); E21B 23/02 (2013.01); E21B 33/06 (2013.01); F16L 37/002 (2013.01); E21B 33/0355 (2013.01); F16L 37/096 (2013.01); F16L 37/127 (2013.01);
Abstract

A fluid connection assembly includes a fluid connection adapter and a fluid connection housing assembly. A seal forms when the adapter enters the housing assembly. Wedge-style locking elements on the housing assembly constrict about the adapter. A displaceable locking ring urges the wedges to tighten against the adapter. Internal pressure further encourages the adapter to tighten against the wedges. Some embodiments enable locking on the exterior of the adapter and sealing on the interior. The housing assembly is movable to the adapter when the adapter is connected to a stationary fixture such as a wellhead. The wedge assemblies may affix to a flanged connector so that wedge constriction loads transmit to the flanged connector in the first instance. A locking tab feature guards against accidental separation of the connection assembly when pressurized. A quick test system resides entirely on the housing assembly in order to simplify the adapter.

Find Patent Forward Citations

Kibler, Matthew. (2026). Fluid connection and seal useful at wellheads (U.S. Patent No. 12768237). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12768237

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