Patents by Inventor David Iblings
David Iblings 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: 9963948Abstract: A technique facilitates on-demand release of desired sections of a well string, e.g. sections of a perforating gun string, via at least one on-demand release tool. The on-demand release tool has an activation mechanism which may be selectively actuated to transition the on-demand release tool from a first loadbearing configuration to a second loadbearing configuration. The on-demand release tool may then be transitioned to a release stage which allows a first section of the on-demand release tool to be separated from a second section of the on-demand release tool by activating a release mechanism. In at least some applications, the on-demand release tool also comprises a ballistic transfer device to enable reliable ballistic transfer between sections of the perforating gun string.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jia Tao, Keith Eugene Barnard, Christopher Sarvari, Mohamed Mehdi, Corey Lehman, David Iblings
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Patent number: 9416599Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by advancing the tubular string longitudinally into the wellbore; stopping drilling by holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string while injecting drilling fluid into a side port of the tubular string, rotating the tubular string, and holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; and resuming drilling of the wellbore after adding the joint or stand.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Mark A. Mitchell, David Pavel, Lev Ring, Ram K. Bansal, David Iblings
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Patent number: 9151124Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: David Iblings, Thomas F. Bailey, Ram K. Bansal, Adrian Steiner, Michael J. Lynch, Simon J. Harrall
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Publication number: 20150259996Abstract: A technique facilitates on-demand release of desired sections of a well string, e.g. sections of a perforating gun string, via at least one on-demand release tool. The on-demand release tool has an activation mechanism which may be selectively actuated to transition the on-demand release tool from a first loadbearing configuration to a second loadbearing configuration. The on-demand release tool may then be transitioned to a release stage which allows a first section of the on-demand release tool to be separated from a second section of the on-demand release tool by activating a release mechanism. In at least some applications, the on-demand release tool also comprises a ballistic transfer device to enable reliable ballistic transfer between sections of the perforating gun string.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Jia Tao, Keith Eugene Barnard, Christopher Sarvari, Mohamed Mehdi, Corey Lehman, David Iblings
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Patent number: 8905140Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member, such as a flapper, that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul L. Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20140318796Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member, such as a flapper, that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Joe NOSKE, David IBLINGS, David PAVEL, David J. BRUNNERT, Paul L. SMITH, Michael Brian GRAYSON
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Patent number: 8789603Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member, such as a flapper, that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul L. Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20140182943Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: David IBLINGS, Thomas F. BAILEY, Ram K. BANSAL, Adrian STEINER, Michael J. LYNCH, Simon J. HARRALL
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Publication number: 20140144706Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by advancing the tubular string longitudinally into the wellbore; stopping drilling by holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string while injecting drilling fluid into a side port of the tubular string, rotating the tubular string, and holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; and resuming drilling of the wellbore after adding the joint or stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. BAILEY, Mark A. MITCHELL, David PAVEL, Lev RING, Ram K. BANSAL, David IBLINGS
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Patent number: 8720545Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: David Iblings, Thomas F. Bailey, Ram K. Bansal, Adrian Steiner, Michael Lynch, Simon J. Harrall
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Patent number: 8627890Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by advancing the tubular string longitudinally into the wellbore; stopping drilling by holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string while injecting drilling fluid into a side port of the tubular string, rotating the tubular string, and holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; and resuming drilling of the wellbore after adding the joint or stand.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Mark A. Mitchell, David Pavel, Lev Ring, Ram K. Bansal, David Iblings
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Publication number: 20130319679Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member, such as a flapper, that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: Joe NOSKE, David IBLINGS, David PAVEL, David J. BRUNNERT, Paul L. SMITH, Michael Brian GRAYSON
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Patent number: 8544549Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Patent number: 8534362Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Patent number: 8522878Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20130008667Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20120325495Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20120325494Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Patent number: 8261836Abstract: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Joe Noske, David Iblings, David Pavel, David J. Brunnert, Paul Smith, Michael Brian Grayson
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Publication number: 20120061087Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: David Iblings, Thomas F. Bailey, R. K. Bansal, Adrian Steiner, Michael Lynch, Simon J. Harrall