Patents by Inventor Bernard Theron
Bernard Theron 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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Publication number: 20220073256Abstract: According to one or more embodiments disclosed herein, a coated pharmaceutical package may comprise a glass container comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface is an outer surface of the glass container, and wherein the glass container in an uncoated state has an average light transmittance in the UVB and UVC spectrum of at least 50% through a single wall of the coated package. The coated pharmaceutical package may further comprise a coating positioned over at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container, wherein the coated pharmaceutical package has an average light transmittance in the UVC spectrum of less than 50% through a single wall of the coated package.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Andrei Gennadyevich Fadeev, David Henry, Valerie Claudine Lacarriere, John Stephen Peanasky, Shreya Roy Choudhury, Kristi Lynn Simonton, Bryan Henry Smith, Jean-Jacques Bernard Theron
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Patent number: 10883894Abstract: A technique facilitates monitoring and managing fatigue related a flexible conduit deployed from a surface vessel. Movements of the surface vessel may be measured to obtain vessel movement/position data. Based on this data, a flexible conduit bend profile may be determined via a computer-based data processing system. The flexible conduit bend profile may then be used to provide a flexible conduit fatigue profile for assessment of the flexible conduit in light of the environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the fatigue profile and assessment of the flexible conduit may be based on both functional loading and environmental loading.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK LimitedInventors: Phillip Adam Rice, Robert Stewart James Large, Andrew Edward Heaney, Bernard Theron
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Publication number: 20180080850Abstract: A technique facilitates monitoring and managing fatigue related a flexible conduit deployed from a surface vessel. Movements of the surface vessel may be measured to obtain vessel movement/position data. Based on this data, a flexible conduit bend profile may be determined via a computer-based data processing system. The flexible conduit bend profile may then be used to provide a flexible conduit fatigue profile for assessment of the flexible conduit in light of the environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the fatigue profile and assessment of the flexible conduit may be based on both functional loading and environmental loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Phillip Adam Rice, Robert Stewart James Large, Andrew Edward Heaney, Bernard Theron
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Patent number: 9696193Abstract: A system, method, and fluid analysis module are provided for the real-time analysis of multiphase fluids. The system generally comprises a sampling system for directing a fluid stream from a flow line to a fluid analysis module, a processor and communicator. The fluid analysis module comprises a sensor for measurement of at least one property of the fluid. The processor processes the measurement data from the sensor, and the communicator communicates the processed data to a central acquisition unit or computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Bradley Martin, Paul Guieze, David MacWilliam, Malcolm Atkinson, Bernard Theron
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Publication number: 20150247493Abstract: A high pressure transfer motor-pump providing for pumping a wide range of process fluids (e.g. chemicals, multiphase fluids, and particle polluted fluids) between intake and outlet ports at high pressure with little to zero leak to the environment and little to no contamination between the pumped process fluid and the driving hydraulic fluid. In accordance to an embodiment a high pressure transfer motor-pump includes a process fluid path extending between an inlet port and an outlet port, a cylinder having a barrier separating a hydraulic fluid path from the process fluid path, a motor coupled across a dynamic seal to a hydraulic pump to manipulate the cylinder barrier by circulating a hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic supply fluid path and a housing pressurized at an inlet pressure of the inlet port and encapsulating the motor, the pump, the dynamic seal and the hydraulic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Bernard Theron, Malcolm Atkinson
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Patent number: 9068436Abstract: A system and method for sampling fluid from a production wellsite are provided. The system includes an interface operatively connectable to the port and a separation circuit operatively connectable to the interface for establishing fluid communication therebetween. The separation circuit includes a pumping unit and at least one sample chamber. The pumping unit includes pumping chambers having a cylinder with a piston therein defining a fluid cavity and a buffer cavity. The fluid cavities define a separation chamber for receiving the fluid and allowing separation of the fluid therein into phases. The buffer cavities have a buffer fluid selectively movable therebetween whereby the fluid flows through the separation circuit at a controlled rate. The sample chamber is for collecting at least one sample of the phases of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: ONESUBSEA, LLCInventors: Bernard Theron, John Nighswander, Robert Saunders, Andrea Sbordone, Paul Guieze, Gerald Smith
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Patent number: 8800393Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively capturing substantially separate phases from a multiphase fluid mixture flowing through a flowline. The apparatus is preferably substantially aerofoil shaped, and includes sample ports which are positioned on the apparatus in such an orientation that takes advantage of the low density and high density flow around the aerofoil shape, as well as the pressure distribution around the aerofoil shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Malcolm Atkinson, Muhammad Adeel Zahid Khan, Bernard Theron
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Publication number: 20130025854Abstract: A system and method for sampling fluid from a production wellsite are provided. The system includes an interface operatively connectable to the port and a separation circuit operatively connectable to the interface for establishing fluid communication therebetween. The separation circuit includes a pumping unit and at least one sample chamber. The pumping unit includes pumping chambers having a cylinder with a piston therein defining a fluid cavity and a buffer cavity. The fluid cavities define a separation chamber for receiving the fluid and allowing separation of the fluid therein into phases. The buffer cavities have a buffer fluid selectively movable therebetween whereby the fluid flows through the separation circuit at a controlled rate. The sample chamber is for collecting at least one sample of the phases of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Bernard Theron, John Nighswander, Robert Saunders, Andrea Sbordone, Paul Guieze, Gerald Smith
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Publication number: 20130025874Abstract: Techniques for separating downhole fluid from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are provided. These techniques may involve a cyclone separator having a housing with an intake for receiving the downhole fluid and at least one outlet, a cyclone section for rotating the downhole fluid, and an isolation plate positioned below the cyclone section. The isolation plate has a plurality of slots along a perimeter thereof positionable adjacent an inner surface of the housing for selectively passing portions of the downhole fluid out of the cyclone section. The cyclone separator further having a catching section for receiving the portions of the downhole fluid passing through the isolation plate for gravitational separation into a plurality of phases therein. The catching section has a plurality of baffles for stopping rotation of the portions of the downhole fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Robert Saunders, John Nighswander, Bernard THERON, Andrew Gilbert
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Publication number: 20110198079Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively capturing substantially separate phases from a multiphase fluid mixture flowing through a flowline. The apparatus is preferably substantially aerofoil shaped, and includes sample ports which are positioned on the apparatus in such an orientation that takes advantage of the low density and high density flow around the aerofoil shape, as well as the pressure distribution around the aerofoil shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Malcolm Atkinson, Muhammad Adeel Zahid Khan, Bernard Theron
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Publication number: 20100138168Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a mass flow rate of a multi-phase fluid flowing through a conduit. The apparatus includes a differential pressure element located in the conduit, wherein a first differential pressure measurement device is in communication with the multi-phase fluid between a first and second position across the differential pressure element and is able to measure a first fluid differential pressure. A second differential pressure measurement device is in communication with the multi-phase fluid between a third and fourth position across the differential pressure element and is able to measure a second fluid differential pressure. A processor is in communication with the first and second differential pressure measurement devices, and is able to calculate the Reynolds number and discharge coefficient using the first and second fluid differential pressures. The processor is also capable of calculating the mass flow rate by using the Reynolds number and discharge coefficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Bruno Pinguet, Bernard Theron, Andrew Parry
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Patent number: 7610961Abstract: A well for producing oil from an underground formation, comprises a vertical section extending from the surface to a depth below the oil-producing formation; a sidetrack or perforated interval (production zone) extending from the vertical section into the oil-producing formation; and a valve, located in the well, and operable to prevent flow of fluid from the vertical section into the production zone and a valve to prevent flow of fluid from the portion below the production zone into the production zone or into the vertical section above the production zone.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Yves Manin, Fadhel Rezgui, Bernard Theron
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Publication number: 20060144589Abstract: A well for producing oil from an underground formation, comprises a vertical section extending from the surface to a depth below the oil-producing formation; a sidetrack or perforated interval (production zone) extending from the vertical section into the oil-producing formation; and a valve, located in the well, and operable to prevent flow of fluid from the vertical section into the production zone and a valve to prevent flow of fluid from the portion below the production zone into the production zone or into the vertical section above the production zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Yves Manin, Fadhel Rezgui, Bernard Theron
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Patent number: 6216532Abstract: Once an oil well has been drilled and is producing, it is desirable to monitor the rate at which oil or gas is being delivered. It is particularly useful to know when there is a change in a fluid's output rate, for that can indicate problems with the well. This monitoring is known as “production logging”. Prior to the introduction of horizontal well drilling, most wells were either vertical or only slightly deviated. However, many present-day wells have long horizontal or nearly-horizontal portions, and the techniques used to measure flow in vertical wells are not applicable to horizontal wells. Moreover, any flow rate measurement technique to be used downhole should take account not only of the several sorts of “lined” wells but also the “barefoot” ones.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Stephenson, Bernard Theron
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Patent number: 5880650Abstract: A multimode composite resonator, in particular for a microwave filter, includes a resonant cavity, a dielectric resonator element disposed inside the cavity, a tuning element for each mode and a coupling element for coupling between modes. The resonator element is shaped to have plural vertices which are short-circuited together by the conductive walls of the cavity via direct or RF electrical contact between the vertices and the walls. Various geometrical resonator shapes are possible.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Alcatel N.V.Inventors: Yannick Latouche, Bernard Theron
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Patent number: 5027090Abstract: A filter having a dielectric resonator, the filter comprising at least one cylindrical cavity (10) inside which there is a dielectric resonator (11) whose axis of symmetry (.DELTA.) is colinear with the axis of symmetry of the cavity (10), the filter being characterized in that the resonator is held by a system of dished washers (15, 16). Applicable to microwave frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1990Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Alcatel EspaceInventors: Jean-Michel Gueble, Jean-Bernard Theron, Yannick Latouche, Jean-Bernard Ducrocq, Bernard Perez
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Patent number: 4939489Abstract: A filter having a dielectric resonator, the filter comprising at least one cylindrical cavity (10) containing a cylindrical dielectric resonator (11) whose axis of symmetry (.DELTA.) is colinear with the axis of said cavity (10), and the resonator being held in a longitudinally asymmetrical position inside said cavity (10) by a mandrel system which clamps around the cylindrical portion thereof and which includes at least one spoke for fixing it to said cavity while leaving play relative to said cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1989Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Alcatel EspaceInventors: Jean-Michel Gueble, Bernard Theron, Yannick Latouche, Jean-Bernard Ducrocq