Patents by Inventor Andrew John Cuthbert
Andrew John Cuthbert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11492894Abstract: A support arm can be positioned in an inner area of a tubular body. The support arm can extend from the inner surface of the tubular body to retain a sensor in flow from a wellbore blowout passing through the tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 11474272Abstract: A method includes collecting seismic survey data and processing the seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates. The method also includes performing a conduit plugging operations using the identified subterranean conduit coordinates. A related system includes at least one seismic source and at least one seismic receiver to collect seismic survey data in response to at least one shot fired by the at least one seismic source. The system also includes a processing unit in communication with the at least one seismic receiver. The processing unit analyzes the collected seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates for use with conduit plugging operations.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Joe Eli Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert, Arash Haghshenas, Ronald Wayne Courville
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Patent number: 11136857Abstract: This disclosure provides a hybrid well capping stack system that uses a lower ram blow-out preventer (BOP) coupled to a gate valve-based capping stack that has first and second flowlines where the first flowline has a gate valve and the second flowline has a gate valve. At least one of the first and second flowlines is located on the frame to divert a flow of fluid laterally from a central flow axis of a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Carl Cramm, Andrew John Cuthbert, Douglas Derr
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Patent number: 11073011Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating integrity of a tubular located within a wellbore are provided. The method includes measuring an operation parameter of the wellbore, measuring a feature of the tubular two or more times to produce an integrity log each time the feature is measured, and determining a tubular integrity analysis for the tubular by using the integrity logs and the operation parameter. The tubular integrity analysis contains parameter limitations for the tubular. The method also includes determining if tubular integrity is within or outside the parameter limitations. If the tubular integrity is within the parameter limitations, then determine a duration of integrity for the tubular. If the tubular integrity is outside of the parameter limitations, then determine a location on the tubular for loss of tubular integrity.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Joe Eli Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 11015429Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a system comprises a first (target) wellbore disposed in a formation, the first wellbore having a pressure imbalance therein causing an influx of formation fluids, a second (relief) wellbore disposed in the formation, a drill string disposed in the second wellbore, the drill string comprising a drill bit and a logging tool, and a wellbore ranging module comprising a processor and memory, the wellbore ranging module coupled to the drill string. The logging tool is configured to detect acoustic energy originating from the influx in the first wellbore and generate one or more signals associated with the detected acoustic energy. The wellbore ranging module is configured to receive, from the logging tool, the one or more signals associated with the detected acoustic energy and determine, using the received signals, a direction from the drill bit to the influx of the first wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Carl J. Cramm, Andrew John Cuthbert, Joseph Eli Hess
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Publication number: 20210071499Abstract: This disclosure provides a hybrid well capping stack system that uses a lower ram blow-out preventer (BOP) coupled to a gate valve-based capping stack that has first and second flowlines where the first flowline has a gate valve and the second flowline has a gate valve. At least one of the first and second flowlines is located on the frame to divert a flow of fluid laterally from a central flow axis of a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Carl Cramm, Andrew John Cuthbert, Douglas Derr
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Publication number: 20200308959Abstract: A support arm can be positioned in an inner area of a tubular body. The support arm can extend from the inner surface of the tubular body to retain a sensor in flow from a wellbore blowout passing through the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 10731458Abstract: A well system includes a target wellbore that penetrates a subterranean formation and a relief wellbore drilled toward the target wellbore and a target intercept location where a fluid flows into the target wellbore from the subterranean formation. A bottom hole assembly is coupled to a drill string extended into the relief wellbore and includes a fiber optic ranging assembly having one or more fiber optic sensors positioned on a tubular member. The fiber optic sensors measure at least one of acoustic energy and thermal energy emitted by the fluid as it flows into the target wellbore. A computer system is communicably coupled to the one or more fiber optic sensors to process measurements of the fluid obtained by the one or more fiber optic sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Carl J. Cramm, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 10605026Abstract: A method of establishing fluid communication between wellbores can include forming a flow path from one wellbore to another wellbore, a flow area of the flow path increasing in a direction from the first wellbore toward the second wellbore. An explosive assembly for use in a well can include an explosive device having multiple explosive charges, the explosive charges producing longitudinal shock waves that collide with each other and result in a laterally directed shock wave, and a shield that focuses the laterally directed shock wave into a predetermined angular range of less than 360 degrees. A method of establishing fluid communication between wellbores can include forming a flow path from one wellbore to another wellbore, the flow path intersecting an uncased portion of the second wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Hess, Thomas E Burky, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 10590706Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for establishing hydraulic communication between a relief wellbore and a target wellbore during relief well applications are provided. Present embodiments include a perforating gun that uses an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) to establish hydraulic communication between a relief well and the target well for well kill operations. The EFP may be detonated downhole according to the Misznay-Schardin effect, thereby releasing a projectile toward the target well to form a relatively large hole through the casing/cement between the wellbores. The EFP may be positioned in a desired orientation with respect to the target well, in order that the projectile may be directed from the relief well directly into the target well. In some embodiments, the disclosed perforating gun may include several EFP charges positioned along one side of the gun at approximately 0 to 10 degree phasing from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Eli Hess, Thomas Earl Burky, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Publication number: 20200011169Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating integrity of a tubular located within a wellbore are provided. The method includes measuring an operation parameter of the wellbore, measuring a feature of the tubular two or more times to produce an integrity log each time the feature is measured, and determining a tubular integrity analysis for the tubular by using the integrity logs and the operation parameter. The tubular integrity analysis contains parameter limitations for the tubular. The method also includes determining if tubular integrity is within or outside the parameter limitations. If the tubular integrity is within the parameter limitations, then determine a duration of integrity for the tubular. If the tubular integrity is outside of the parameter limitations, then determine a location on the tubular for loss of tubular integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Joe Eli Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 10415369Abstract: A blowout rate correction system comprises a sensor and a processor in communication with the sensor. The sensor is to measure sound characteristics associated with an exit point of a borehole. The processor is to determine a blowout rate of hydrocarbons exiting the borehole based on the sound characteristics. In some embodiments, the processor activates a device when the blowout rate exceeds a selected threshold. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Joe E. Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Patent number: 10272512Abstract: A method of severing a tubular structure can include producing a stream of plasma between a plasma arc cutter and the tubular structure, and displacing the plasma arc cutter relative to the tubular structure, thereby cutting through the tubular structure. A plasma arc cutting apparatus can include a transport vehicle, a boom extending from the transport vehicle, at least one plasma arc cutter, and at least one actuator that displaces the plasma arc cutter relative to the boom. Another method of severing a tubular structure can include conveying a plasma arc cutter to the tubular structure with a transport vehicle, and displacing the plasma arc cutter relative to the transport vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Publication number: 20180291688Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for establishing hydraulic communication between a relief wellbore and a target wellbore during relief well applications are provided. Present embodiments include a perforating gun that uses an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) to establish hydraulic communication between a relief well and the target well for well kill operations. The EFP may be detonated downhole according to the Misznay-Schardin effect, thereby releasing a projectile toward the target well to form a relatively large hole through the casing/cement between the wellbores. The EFP may be positioned in a desired orientation with respect to the target well, in order that the projectile may be directed from the relief well directly into the target well. In some embodiments, the disclosed perforating gun may include several EFP charges positioned along one side of the gun at approximately 0 to 10 degree phasing from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Joseph Eli Hess, Thomas Earl Burky, Andrew John Cuthbert
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Publication number: 20180252093Abstract: A well system includes a target wellbore that penetrates a subterranean formation and a relief wellbore drilled toward the target wellbore and a target intercept location where a fluid flows into the target wellbore from the subterranean formation. A bottom hole assembly is coupled to a drill string extended into the relief wellbore and includes a fiber optic ranging assembly having one or more fiber optic sensors positioned on a tubular member. The fiber optic sensors measure at least one of acoustic energy and thermal energy emitted by the fluid as it flows into the target wellbore. A computer system is communicably coupled to the one or more fiber optic sensors to process measurements of the fluid obtained by the one or more fiber optic sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Carl J. CRAMM, Andrew John CUTHBERT
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Publication number: 20180216452Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a system comprises a first (target) wellbore disposed in a formation, the first wellbore having a pressure imbalance therein causing an influx of formation fluids, a second (relief) wellbore disposed in the formation, a drill string disposed in the second wellbore, the drill string comprising a drill bit and a logging tool, and a wellbore ranging module comprising a processor and memory, the wellbore ranging module coupled to the drill string. The logging tool is configured to detect acoustic energy originating from the influx in the first wellbore and generate one or more signals associated with the detected acoustic energy. The wellbore ranging module is configured to receive, from the logging tool, the one or more signals associated with the detected acoustic energy and determine, using the received signals, a direction from the drill bit to the influx of the first wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Carl J. Cramm, Andrew John Cuthbert, Joseph Eli Hess
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Patent number: 9605490Abstract: In a subsea drilling operation, a riser isolation tool may be installed inside a marine riser between the subsea wellhead and the rig floor to provide a conduit having a higher pressure rating than the original riser itself. In some embodiments, the riser isolation tool includes a tubular body and, extending therefrom, a seal stinger sized to be slidably received in a receptacle seated in the wellhead. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Joe E. Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert, Ronald Wayne Courville
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Publication number: 20170082768Abstract: A method includes collecting seismic survey data and processing the seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates. The method also includes performing a conduit plugging operations using the identified subterranean conduit coordinates. A related system includes at least one seismic source and at least one seismic receiver to collect seismic survey data in response to at least one shot fired by the at least one seismic source. The system also includes a processing unit in communication with the at least one seismic receiver. The processing unit analyzes the collected seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates for use with conduit plugging operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Joe Eli HESS, Andrew John CUTHBERT, Arash HAGHSHENAS, Ronald Wayne COURVILLE
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Publication number: 20170068758Abstract: A processor simulating a project management job receives through a GUI a subject matter (SME) selector indicating whether or not an SME has been selected. The processor receiving through the GUI a package selection for each of a plurality of package categories. The processor providing through the GUI a description of an event, the event being selected based on the package selections and a simulation stage, and descriptions of a plurality of options to respond to the event, wherein the plurality of options is based on the SME selector, the package selectors, and the simulation stage. The processor receiving through the GUI a selection of one of the plurality of options. The processor processing the option, the package selections, the SME selector, and the simulation stage to determine an outcome. The processor displaying the outcome on the GUI.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John CUTHBERT, Mary Anne GUINAN, Ramesh K. RAGHUNATHAN
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Publication number: 20160341028Abstract: A blowout rate correction system comprises a sensor and a processor in communication with the sensor. The sensor is to measure sound characteristics associated with an exit point of a borehole. The processor is to determine a blowout rate of hydrocarbons exiting the borehole based on the sound characteristics. In some embodiments, the processor activates a device when the blowout rate exceeds a selected threshold. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Arash Haghshenas, Joe E. Hess, Andrew John Cuthbert