Patents by Inventor Arin Basmajian
Arin Basmajian 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: 8776890Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, John R. Whitsitt
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Patent number: 8684099Abstract: A technique employs a formation isolation valve that utilizes a ball rotatably mounted within a valve housing. The valve is designed to enable rotation of the ball about a fixed axis without translation of the ball. Rotation of the ball is achieved by connecting an arm to the ball at a position offset from the axis of rotation. A movable mandrel also is connected to the arm to enable selective actuation of the ball.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Shaun Azimi, Ricardo Martinez, Arin Basmajian, Frank Coss
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Publication number: 20130240212Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, John R. Whitsitt
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Patent number: 8469106Abstract: A technique facilitates actuating a variety of components in a downhole environment. The technique utilizes displacement based activation of an atmospheric actuation chamber. Activation of the atmospheric actuation chamber may be initiated via a variety of mechanisms, including manipulation of a restraining device, translation of a seal, and/or destruction of a seal. The atmospheric actuation chamber is coupled in cooperation with the corresponding downhole component to enable selective activation of the downhole component.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Richard Caminari, Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, Steven L. Anyan, Grigory Arauz, Mark Penner
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Publication number: 20120018169Abstract: A technique facilitates actuating a variety of components in a downhole environment. The technique utilizes displacement based activation of an atmospheric actuation chamber. Activation of the atmospheric actuation chamber may be initiated via a variety of mechanisms, including manipulation of a restraining device, translation of a seal, and/or destruction of a seal. The atmospheric actuation chamber is coupled in cooperation with the corresponding downhole component to enable selective activation of the downhole component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Richard Caminari, Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, Steven L. Anyan, Grigory Arauz, Mark Penner
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Publication number: 20120018170Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, John R. Whitsitt
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Patent number: 8056643Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, John R. Whitsitt
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Publication number: 20110203801Abstract: A technique employs a formation isolation valve that utilizes a ball rotatably mounted within a valve housing. The valve is designed to enable rotation of the ball about a fixed axis without translation of the ball. Rotation of the ball is achieved by connecting an arm to the ball at a position offset from the axis of rotation. A movable mandrel also is connected to the arm to enable selective actuation of the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Shaun Azimi, Ricardo Martinez, Arin Basmajian, Frank Coss
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Patent number: 7980316Abstract: A valve includes a housing, a valve element that is located in the housing, an operator, a locking device and an interference device. The housing includes an interior surface that has a profile. The operator may be configured to transition the valve element between open and closed states. The locking device is adapted to be selectively extended into the profile. The interference device may be adapted to be selectively extended radially inside the locking device to retain the locking device in the profile, thereby locking the valve element in the open or closed state.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brad Swenson, Arin Basmajian
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Publication number: 20090266556Abstract: A valve includes a housing, a valve element that is located in the housing, an operator, a locking device and an interference device. The housing includes an interior surface that has a profile. The operator may be configured to transition the valve element between open and closed states. The locking device is adapted to be selectively extended into the profile. The interference device may be adapted to be selectively extended radially inside the locking device to retain the locking device in the profile, thereby locking the valve element in the open or closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Brad Swenson, Arin Basmajian
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Publication number: 20090242199Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Arin Basmajian, Brad Swenson, John R. Whitsitt
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Patent number: 7562713Abstract: Implementations of various technologies are directed to a downhole actuation tool. In one implementation, the downhole actuation tool includes a tubular housing, an oil piston disposed inside the tubular housing, and a first housing disposed inside the tubular housing. The first housing includes an orifice. The downhole actuation tool may further include an oil chamber defined by the oil piston, the first housing and the tubular housing. The oil chamber includes oil. The downhole actuation tool may further include a sliding element disposed inside the tubular housing proximate the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Arin Basmajian, Grigory L. Arauz
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Patent number: 7562712Abstract: A tool is actuated in a well based on one or more issued commands being interpreted and implemented by the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a power generation module that multiplies pressure delivered downhole to enable actuation of the tool without requiring delivery of the higher actuation pressure along the entire wellbore. An actuation module may be used in combination with the power generation module to control operation of the power generation module in response to command signals sent downhole.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian W. Cho, Philippe Gambier, John R. Whitsitt, Arin Basmajian, Jose F. Garcia, Youel G. Hilsman, III
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Publication number: 20070193733Abstract: Implementations of various technologies are directed to a downhole actuation tool. In one implementation, the downhole actuation tool includes a tubular housing, an oil piston disposed inside the tubular housing, and a first housing disposed inside the tubular housing. The first housing includes an orifice. The downhole actuation tool may further include an oil chamber defined by the oil piston, the first housing and the tubular housing. The oil chamber includes oil. The downhole actuation tool may further include a sliding element disposed inside the tubular housing proximate the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Arin Basmajian, Grigory Arauz
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Publication number: 20050230122Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method to actuate a tool in a well based on one or more issued commands being interpreted and implemented by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Cho, Philippe Gambier, John Whitsitt, Arin Basmajian, Jose Garcia, Youel Hilsman