Patents by Inventor Bart Thomeer

Bart Thomeer 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).

  • Patent number: 8505637
    Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technolgoy Corporation
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Publication number: 20110089685
    Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Patent number: 7861776
    Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Patent number: 7654318
    Abstract: Fluid diversion measurement systems and methods are described. One system includes a section of tubular having a main flow passage and a fluid diversion port, the section of tubular adapted to be either moving or stationary during a fluid diversion operation, at least two sensors in the section of tubular, at least one sensor located upstream of the fluid diversion port and at least one sensor located downstream of the fluid diversion port, each sensor adapted to measure a parameter of a fluid diverted into a wellbore through the fluid diversion port; and means for using the measured parameters in realtime to monitor, control, or both monitor and control diversion of the fluid. 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Iain Cooper, Bart Thomeer, Colin Whittaker, Carolina Dautriche, Murtaza Ziauddin, Gary Oddie, Fadhel Rezgui, Andrew Parry, Chris Lenn, Steve Davies, Warren Zemlak, Moussa Kane, Frank F. Espinosa, Gokturk Tunc
  • Publication number: 20080047716
    Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Publication number: 20070289739
    Abstract: Fluid diversion measurement systems and methods are described. One system includes a section of tubular having a main flow passage and a fluid diversion port, the section of tubular adapted to be either moving or stationary during a fluid diversion operation, at least two sensors in the section of tubular, at least one sensor located upstream of the fluid diversion port and at least one sensor located downstream of the fluid diversion port, each sensor adapted to measure a parameter of a fluid diverted into a wellbore through the fluid diversion port; and means for using the measured parameters in realtime to monitor, control, or both monitor and control diversion of the fluid. 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Iain Cooper, Bart Thomeer, Colin Whittaker, Carolina Dautriche, Murtaza Ziauddin, Gary Oddie, Fadhel Rezgui, Andrew Parry, Chris Lenn, Steve Davies, Warren Zemlak, Moussa Kane, Frank F. Espinosa, Gokturk Tunc
  • Patent number: 6065540
    Abstract: Products and methods relating to composite materials and their use in coiled tubing is disclosed. The composite tubing is a pressurized means of conveying fluids downhole in a wellbore. It includes a multilayered laminate that resists buckling within the wellbore and is fabricated into a hollow tube. The fibers are oriented in angular relationship to the longitudinal direction of the coiled tubing such as to provide appropriate strength and buckling characteristics to the coiled tubing. Further, the coiled tubing layered laminate may transmit signals representing data from downhole to the surface. In some embodiments, a composite disconnecting device which includes a blend of fibers of different types or orientations is shown. The disconnecting device shows a failure load range corresponding to the failure characteristics of the fiber blend, the fiber blend having a predetermined failure limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Bart Thomeer, Robert Sorem
  • Patent number: 5933945
    Abstract: Products and methods relating to composite materials and their use in coiled tubing is disclosed. The composite tubing is a pressurized means of conveying fluids downhole in a wellbore. It comprises a multilayered laminate that resists buckling within the wellbore and is fabricated into a hollow tube. The fibers are oriented in angular relationship to the longitudinal direction of the coiled tubing such as to provide appropriate strength and buckling characteristics to the coiled tubing. Further, the coiled tubing layered laminate may transmit signals representing data from downhole to the surface. In some embodiments, a composite disconnecting means comprised of a blend of fibers of different types or orientations is shown. The disconnecting means shows a failure load range corresponding to the failure characteristics of the fiber blend, the fiber blend having a predetermined failure limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger
    Inventors: Bart Thomeer, Robert Sorem
  • Patent number: 5828003
    Abstract: Products and methods relating to composite materials and their use in coiled tubing is disclosed. The composite tubing is a pressurized structure for conveying fluids downhole in a wellbore. It has a multilayered laminate that resists buckling within the wellbore and is fabricated into a hollow tube. The fibers are oriented in angular relationship to the longitudinal direction of the coiled tubing such as to provide appropriate strength and buckling characteristics to the coiled tubing. Further, the coiled tubing layered laminate may transmit signals representing data from downhole to the surface. In some embodiments, a composite disconnecting structure having a blend of fibers of different types or orientations is shown. The disconnecting structure shows a failure load range corresponding to the failure characteristics of the fiber blend, the fiber blend having a predetermined failure limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Dowell -- A Division of Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Bart Thomeer, Robert Sorem
  • Patent number: 4984632
    Abstract: A tubing release coupling which does not require rotation to effect release incorporates a collet which is retained within a groove by a collet retainer located on an axially movable piston. The piston is retained in place thereby locking the collet by a detent cantilever spring. Pressure differential between the tubing the annulus forces axial movement of the piston against the spring force of the cantilever spring effecting release of the collet. The spring force of the detent cantilever spring may be adjusted by positioning spring adjusters at a variable distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger Incorporated
    Inventors: Augdon Sampa, Bart Thomeer
  • Patent number: 4971147
    Abstract: An electrically conductive cable is held within the inner bore of a well tool connected to coiled tubing by a clamp which comprises a split ring having radially outwardly extending lug portions on the split ends of the ring. The lug portions are located within a longitudinally upward slot of a sleeve located within the inner bore of the well tool. Upon application of tensional force to the cable, the lugs of the split ring clamp are drawn into the taper thereby compressing the split ring in tighter engagement with the outer surface of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger
    Inventor: Bart Thomeer
  • Patent number: 4936618
    Abstract: A grapple connection for interconnecting coiled tubing with a well tool comprises first and second tapered split rings and a double-tapered intermediate split ring enclosed in a cylindrical, threaded housing.When the housing is rotated with threaded engagement of the housing to a compression ring and the well tool, the well tool and the compression ring bear against the split rings causing the tapered surfaces to press the grapples inwardly and the intermediate ring outwardly to effect a tight interconnection between the coiled tubing and the well too.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger Incorporated
    Inventors: Augdon Sampa, Bart Thomeer