US 12152582

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US Patent 12152582 - Summary

• Title: Fluid end assembly
• Assignee: Kerr Machine Co
• Inventors: Kelcy Jake Foster, Mark S. Nowell, Brandon Scott Ayres, Christopher Todd Barnett
• Filing Date: 2023-05-22
• Issue Date: 2024-11-26
• Abstract: A fluid end where fluid flow bores are sealed without threading a retaining nut into the bore walls. The assembly utilizes various kits, each comprising a fluid end body, a component, a retainer element, and a fastening system. The retainer element secures the component within the bores, and the fastening system attaches the retainer element to the body. Fastening systems may include externally threaded studs, washers, and nuts, or a plurality of screws.

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US Patent 12152582B2 - Fluid end assembly

• Title: Fluid end assembly
• Assignee: Kerr Machine Co
• Inventors: Kelcy Jake Foster, Mark S. Nowell, Brandon Scott Ayres, Christopher Todd Barnett
• Filing Date: 2023-05-22
• Issue Date: 2024-11-26
• Abstract: "A fluid end having its fluid flow bores sealed without threading a retaining nut into the walls of each bore. The fluid ends may be assembled using a plurality of different kits that each comprise a fluid end body, a component, a retainer element, and a fastening system. The retainer element holds the component within each of the bores formed in the fluid end body and the fastening system secures the retainer element to the body. The fastening system comprises a plurality of externally threaded studs, washers and nuts in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the fastening system comprises a plurality of screws."

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