Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Robert A. Van Someren
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Patent number: 8220547Abstract: A method enables stimulation of a well having a plurality of lateral wellbores. The method comprises deploying fracturing equipment downhole for isolated interaction with each lateral wellbore of the plurality of lateral wellbores. The method and the fracturing equipment are designed to enable fracturing of the plurality of lateral wellbores during a single mobilization.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Skeates Craig, Gary E. Gill, Abbas Mahdi
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Patent number: 8123888Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of high temperature fiber reinforced polymer oilfield tubulars. The technique comprises a method of combining a fiber material and a high temperature thermoset resin to create a high performance composite material. The composite material is formed into an oilfield tubular that can be used in a variety of downhole applications. The method of combining the high performance materials with low modulus, high temperature coating materials during the manufacturing process produces composite tubular products that can survive prolonged exposure to deleterious well fluids in high temperature and high pressure downhole environments.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski, Bernadette Craster, J.R. Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 8113274Abstract: A technique is provided for pumping fluids from a wellbore. An electric submersible pumping system is deployed in a wellbore on a tubing. Free gas can potentially accumulate around the electric submersible pumping system, but a gas vent is positioned to remove free gas.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Olegario Rivas, Patricia A. Kallas
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Patent number: 8056628Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate use of a service tool at a downhole location. The service tool has different operational configurations that can be selected and used without moving the service string.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John R. Whitsitt, Jason K. Jonas, Gary L. Rytlewski, Dinesh R. Patel
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Patent number: 7757775Abstract: A technique distributes localized stress acting on a tubular. The tubular is formed with an inner layer and an outer layer that is compliant relative to the inner layer. A force distribution material is disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer to spread any concentrated loads acting against the tubular. The compliant nature of the outer layer causes it to distort against the force distribution material when acted on by a concentrated external load. The outer compliant layer and the force distribution material cooperate to isolate and protect the inner layer from displacements of the surrounding subterranean material.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ahmed Hammami, Scott Jacobs, Bernadette Craster, Todd Yakimoski, J.R. Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 7669482Abstract: A technique enables testing of a wellbore tubular under simulated well conditions. The wellbore tubular is mounted in a fixture for testing. Controllable systems are used to subject the wellbore tubular to a variety of predetermined conditions simulating potential downhole environments. The controllable systems include manipulators able to place the wellbore tubular under predetermined load, displacement, temperature, and pressure conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Scott Jacobs, Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski
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Patent number: 7458420Abstract: A system and method is provided to measure a pressure or other characteristic at a source (e.g. a hydraulic power supply) and in or near a downhole tool. A comparison of the measurements is then made to verify that the system is operating according to desired parameters. In specific applications, the comparison can be made to ensure the supply of hydraulic fluid is reaching the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Rioufol, Brian W. Cho, Mark W. Brockman, Philippe Gambier
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Patent number: 7451813Abstract: A technique facilitates release of pressure from a well, and/or surface treating lines, via a bleed-off mechanism. The bleed-off mechanism is in fluid communication with a flow path extending from a wellhead valve or wellbore and designed for connection with a vacuum truck. The bleed-off mechanism can be opened to enable venting of trapped pressure from the wellbore and/or flow path. The bleed-off mechanism is also designed to contain any liquid that escapes during release of the trapped pressure. Once the pressure is relieved, the vacuum truck can be used to clean out fluid from the wellbore and/or surface treating lines without exposure to excess pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Schlumber Technology CorporationInventor: Mark Alexander Day
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Patent number: 7407007Abstract: A technique is provided to selectively control flow along shunt tubes, such as those used in gravel pack operations. The technique utilizes a swellable material valve that comprises a swellable material deployed along the shunt tube flow path. When flow through a specific shunt tube is no longer desired, the swellable material valve can be exposed to a substance that induces swelling of the swellable material. The expanded or swollen material blocks further flow along the shunt tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Raymond J. Tibbles
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Patent number: 7387164Abstract: An in-line flow control device for a well chokes flow through a conduit while allowing access therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventors: Ronald E. Pringle, Arthur J. Morris
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Patent number: 7373972Abstract: A piloting actuator valve controls flow in a well. The piloting actuator valve is combined with a downhole completion and utilizes a pilot valve to control actuation of a main valve. A controllable actuator is coupled to the pilot valve and enables selective control over the pilot valve which, in turn, controls the state of the main valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: Murat Ocalan
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Patent number: 7353869Abstract: A system and method is provided for sensing a variety of parameters in well-related environments. A skin sensor is deployed in downhole applications to obtain data used in analyzing well characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Rodney J. Wetzel, Randolph J. Sheffield, Rashmi B. Bhavsar, Philippe Gambier
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Patent number: 7347261Abstract: Magnetic locator systems and methods of using same at a wellhead are described. The magnetic locator systems include a magnetic field generator on an oilfield tool component, such as a deployment bar, adapted to be moved through an oilfield pressure control component, such as a blow-out preventer, lubricator, riser pipe, or wellhead, and a magnetic field sensor located outside of the pressure control component adapted to detect the magnetic field and thus the position of the tool component in the pressure control component. The systems and methods of the invention provide safer and more efficient operation of oil and gas well pressure control systems. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Daniel C. Markel, Rodger Anderson, Richard I. Luht, III
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Patent number: 7296624Abstract: Pressure control in an isolated lower wellbore annulus, defined by a conduit sealably positioned within an isolated lower wellbore segment, is achieved while gravel packing by sensing the pressure within the isolated lower annulus while gravel packing and admitting fluid from the isolated lower annulus into the conduit at one or more discrete locations along the conduit when the sensed pressure corresponds to one or more threshold pressure conditions. The annulus pressure is sensed while gravel packing using a pressure-sensitive device disposed in the annulus, e.g., positioned by the conduit at a high-pressure location. The pressure-sensitive device actuates one or more valves carried along the conduit to admit fluid from the annulus into the conduit at one or more of the discrete locations, and thereby control the pressure in the isolated lower annulus.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Vincent F. E. Rodet, Ian S. Murley, Samuel Tocalino, Matthe Contant
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Patent number: 7284603Abstract: A well completion having an expandable tubular. The expandable tubular having a tubular base and a conforming layer. The conforming layer being radially expandable singularly or in combination with expansion of the tubular base. The expandable tubular being perforated or non-perforated.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Herve Ohmer
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Patent number: 7231971Abstract: An apparatus that is usable with a subterranean well includes a safety valve assembly and a pressure/temperature sensor. The safety valve assembly is controllable to selectively isolate a formation of a well from the surface of the well. The pressure/temperature sensor is located in the safety valve assembly to measure a pressure/temperature near the safety valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: David E. McCalvin
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Patent number: 7228912Abstract: A control line can be positioned in a downhole completion. For example, the control line can be deployed in a protected position along a stinger to reduce the potential for damaging the control line during installation, removal or operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Dinesh R. Patel, Gilles H. Dessoulavy, Matthew R. Hackworth
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Patent number: 7219728Abstract: A system that is usable with a subterranean well includes a first tubular member that is adapted to receive a flow of a first fluid. The system includes a second tubular member that is located in the flow and is substantially flexible to be moved by the flow to establish a pressure on a second fluid located inside the tubular member. A mechanism of the system uses this pressure to actuate a downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Anthony F. Veneruso, Thomas D. MacDougall
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Patent number: 7216713Abstract: A method and apparatus for actuating a downhole tool is provided. The apparatus of the present invention includes a remotely energized actuator device that facilitates storage of energy needed to actuate a downhole tool after the device is placed downhole. By energizing the tool downhole, surface exposure to potential safety hazards is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Dennis M. Read, Jr.
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Patent number: 7217107Abstract: A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino