Patents by Inventor David John Kusko
David John Kusko 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: 20180329093Abstract: The present invention relates to the vertical seismic profiling (VSP) of geological formations in which profiling is used to obtain information for performing precise interpretations of geophysical seismic data and better understanding of geophysical information. The disclosure involves using a sound source for generating primary and secondary seismic pulses within well boreholes. The seismic profiling system obtains information regarding a geological formation traversed by a borehole with controllable downhole seismic pulse generators with drill string tool(s). The tool(s) have contact with and are coupled to the formation. A seismic pulsing device (SPD) is attached to a portion of the drill string and a valve controller is used to control opening and closing the valve causing high amplitude short duration ultra-wide band pressure pulses, generating primary seismic waves sent into surrounding geological formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20180274732Abstract: The present disclosure describes a hydroelectric control valve (HCV) for a fluid pipeline including an inlet and outlet (or input and output) section attached to the same pipeline wherein fluid flows into and out of the HCV comprising a bell reservoir section and a seat reservoir section which are both capped, where the bell reservoir section and the seat reservoir section are aligned with each other and are also perpendicular to fluid flowing through the pipeline. A channel which can be electrically activated and thus controlled is attached to the bell section, such that the bell reservoir section includes a bell relief channel in fluid communication with an outlet section and also a separate hydraulic poppet channel in communication with a locating needle head. In addition, turbine and deactivation channels are employed such that the deactivation channel connects the input section and the seat reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 10001573Abstract: The present invention relates to the vertical seismic profiling (VSP) of geological formations in which profiling is used to obtain information for performing precise interpretations of geophysical seismic data and better understanding of geophysical information. The disclosure involves using a sound source for generating primary and secondary seismic pulses within well boreholes. The seismic profiling system obtains information regarding a geological formation traversed by a borehole with controllable downhole seismic pulse generators with drill string tool(s). The tool(s) have contact with and are coupled to the formation. A seismic pulsing device (SPD) is attached to a portion of the drill string and a valve controller is used to control opening and closing the valve causing high amplitude short duration ultra wide band pressure pulses, generating primary seismic waves sent into surrounding geological formations.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Teledrill, Inc.Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 9920886Abstract: A hydroelectric control valve (HCV) for a fluid pipeline including an inlet and outlet section attached to a pipeline wherein fluid flows into and out of the HCV that comprises a bell section and a seat reservoir section which are both capped, where the bell section and the seat reservoir section are aligned with each other and are also perpendicular to fluid flowing through the pipeline. An electrical poppet channel is attached to the bell section, such that the bell section includes a bell relief channel in fluid communication with an outlet section and also a separate hydroelectric poppet channel in communication with a locating needle head as well as including a turbine and turbine channel where the turbine channel connects the input section and the seat reservoir and where the seat reservoir section includes a seat reservoir relief channel also in fluid communication with the output section.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20170152995Abstract: The present disclosure describes a hydroelectric control valve (HCV) for a fluid pipeline including an inlet and outlet (or input and output) section attached to the same pipeline wherein fluid flows into and out of the HCV comprising a bell reservoir section and a seat reservoir section which are both capped, where the bell reservoir section and the seat reservoir section are aligned with each other and are also perpendicular to fluid flowing through the pipeline. A channel which can be electrically activated and thus controlled is attached to the bell section, such that the bell reservoir section includes a bell relief channel in fluid communication with an outlet section and also a separate hydraulic poppet channel in communication with a locating needle head. In addition, turbine and deactivation channels are employed such that the deactivation channel connects the input section and the seat reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 9581267Abstract: Herein described is a hydroelectric control valve (HCV) for a fluid pipeline including an inlet and outlet (or input and output) section attached to the same pipeline wherein fluid flows into and out of the HCV comprising a bell reservoir section and a seat reservoir section which are both capped, where the bell reservoir section and the seat reservoir section are aligned with each other and are also perpendicular to fluid flowing through the pipeline. A channel which can be electrically activated and thus controlled is attached to a bell section, such that a bell reservoir section includes a bell relief channel in fluid communication with an outlet section and also a separate hydraulic poppet channel in communication with a locating needle head. In addition, turbine and deactivation channels are employed such that the deactivation channel connects the input section and the seat reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 8720572Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, method and system comprising one or more devices capable of modulating fluid flow, the fluid being a liquid or a gas resulting in a pressure fluctuation in a fluid flowing within a flow channel, comprising: a flow modulating device that acts as a servo valve such that the device comprises a shaft and a moveable actuator that slides along the shaft, wherein the shaft and the actuator are positioned at any angle within a principal fluid flow channel such that the fluid flows through the principal fluid flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Teledrill, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Maurice Lerner, Gabor Vecseri, David John Kusko
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Publication number: 20140090734Abstract: The present disclosure describes a hydroelectric control valve (HCV) for a fluid pipeline including an inlet and outlet (or input and output) section attached to the same pipeline wherein fluid flows into and out of the HCV comprising a bell reservoir section and a seat reservoir section which are both capped, where the bell reservoir section and the seat reservoir section are aligned with each other and are also perpendicular to fluid flowing through the pipeline. A channel which can be electrically activated and thus controlled is attached to the bell section, such that the bell reservoir section includes a bell relief channel in fluid communication with an outlet section and also a separate hydraulic poppet channel in communication with a locating needle head. In addition, turbine and deactivation channels are employed such that the deactivation channel connects the input section and the seat reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20120327742Abstract: The present invention relates to the vertical seismic profiling (VSP) of geological formations in which profiling is used to obtain information for performing precise interpretations of geophysical seismic data and better understanding of geophysical information. The disclosure involves using a sound source for generating primary and secondary seismic pulses within well boreholes. The seismic profiling system obtains information regarding a geological formation traversed by a borehole with controllable downhole seismic pulse generators with drill string tool(s). The tool(s) have contact with and are coupled to the formation. A seismic pulsing device (SPD) is attached to a portion of the drill string and a valve controller is used to control opening and closing the valve causing high amplitude short duration ultra wide band pressure pulses, generating primary seismic waves sent into surrounding geological formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 8138943Abstract: Disclosed are a system, device, and method for generating pulse signals that correlate to geological information in a wellbore. The system and method comprises a pulse generating device longitudinally and axially positioned within an annular drill collar flow channel such that the drilling fluid flows through the annular drill collar flow channel and the drilling fluid is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein the connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and the annular drill collar flow channel, and wherein the annular drill collar flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals. The device utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts drilling mud into and away from turbine blades such that the force of the drilling mud causes the turbine blades and the turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 7958952Abstract: The system and device described relates to flow pulsing for use in down-hole drilling rate of penetration (ROP) enhancement and measurement while drilling (MWD) using a pulse drilling device (PDD) with a fast acting valve in conjunction with a pilot valve to produce high pressure, high amplitude, low duration pressure pulses.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Teledrill Inc.Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Patent number: 7836948Abstract: A device and method and/or system for generating pulses to improve drilling rates, the ability to drill straighter and farther by increasing fracturing or injection efficiencies in a geological formation that may contain desirable hydrocarbons. This system can be used in other types of drilling or fracturing operations, whether to unclog arteries or to open formations for underground storage in conjunction with pulsing/fracturing and create large pulses downhole for seismic purposes. The system and method comprises several pulse generating devices longitudinally and axially positioned within upper, middle, lower, and outer annular drill collar flow channels or packer isolation mechanisms such that the PFD medium flows through the various annular drill collar flow channels and the PFD medium is guided into one or more sets of selectively reversible flow connecting channels, wherein the connecting channels are connected to guide pole channel allowing for controlling pulsing within the geological formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Teledrill Inc.Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20100147525Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, method and system comprising one or more devices capable of modulating fluid flow, the fluid being a liquid or a gas resulting in a pressure fluctuation in a fluid flowing within a flow channel, comprising: a flow modulating device that acts as a servo valve such that the device comprises a shaft and a moveable actuator that slides along the shaft, wherein the shaft and the actuator are positioned at any angle within a principal fluid flow channel such that the fluid flows through the principal fluid flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Daniel Maurice Lerner, Gabor Vecseri, David John Kusko
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Publication number: 20090114396Abstract: Disclosed is a device, method and system for a measurement while producing (MWP) and flow throttling (FTD) device for placement in a pipe with liquid or gas flowing through it such as an oil or gas well's wellhead, casing, tubing, or horizontal or lateral passage which is responsive to the flow of fluid through it. The MWP/FTD device can create pressure pulses through the production fluid or otherwise send signals to provide bit data that are read and analyzed at the wellhead or externally thru wireless communications. The data analysis provides information regarding pressure, fluid flow, and type of fluid/gas flowing primarily within the lateral passages or generally anywhere the MWP/FTD is situated. The device helps identify whether the pipe, lateral or other passage should remain open, closed or restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20090107723Abstract: Disclosed is a system and device relating to flow pulsing for use in down-hole drilling rate of penetration (ROP) enhancement and measurement while drilling (MWD) using a pulse drilling device (PDD) with a fast acting valve in conjunction with a pilot valve to produce high pressure, high amplitude, low duration pressure pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20080271923Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method and/or system for generating pulses to improve drilling rates, the ability to drill straighter and farther or fracturing or injection efficiencies in a geological formation that may contain desirable hydrocarbons. This system may also be used in other types of drilling or fracturing operations, whether to unclog arteries or to open formations for underground storage in conjunction with pulsing/fracturing. Alternately, this system could be used to create large pulses downhole for seismic purposes in that they are of such magnitude that they could be readily received in nearby wells or several of uphole locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner
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Publication number: 20080179093Abstract: Disclosed are a system, device, and method for generating pulse signals that correlate to geological information in a wellbore. The system and method comprises a pulse generating device longitudinally and axially positioned within an annular drill collar flow channel such that the drilling fluid flows through the annular drill collar flow channel and the drilling fluid is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein the connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and the annular drill collar flow channel, and wherein the annular drill collar flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals. The device utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts drilling mud into and away from turbine blades such that the force of the drilling mud causes the turbine blades and the turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: David John Kusko, Gabor Vecseri, Daniel Maurice Lerner