Patents by Inventor Anthony Charles Machala

Anthony Charles Machala 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).

  • Selective set module for multi string packers
    Patent number: 9163476
    Abstract: A dual string packer may be provided with a crossover module located such that fluid communication may be provided from any tubular bore to the internal shifting chamber without completely disassembling the dual string packer. The crossover module may be attached to the through tubing mandrels at or near the bottom or lower end of the dual string packer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Butler Hathcoat, Tri Thien Nguyen, Anthony Charles Machala
  • Selective Set Module for Multi String Packers
    Publication number: 20130146311
    Abstract: In order to overcome the need to completely disassemble a dual or even possibly a multiple string packer on the rig floor and avoid the delays and potential for failure that such a rebuild entails, a dual string packer may be provided with a crossover module located such that fluid communication may be provided from any tubular bore to the internal shifting chamber without completely disassembling the dual string packer. an indexing cassette may be attached to the through tubing mandrels at or near the bottom or lower end of the dual string packer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Butler Hathcoat, Tri Thien Nguyen, Anthony Charles Machala