Patents by Inventor David Reuel Underdown

David Reuel Underdown 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).

  • Publication number: 20220034202
    Abstract: System and method of non-line-of-sight coating of a sand screen for use in wellbores during the production of hydrocarbon fluids from subterranean formations. The coatings can have uniformly coated internal and external surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jeremy Alexander Davis, Antonio Lazo, Reza Sarrafi-Nour, David Reuel Underdown
  • Patent number: 11174711
    Abstract: A method of non-line-of-sight coating of a sand screen for use in wellbores during the production of hydrocarbon fluids from subterranean formations. The coating can have uniformly coated internal and external surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Alexander Davis, Antonio Lazo, Reza Sarrafi-Nour, David Reuel Underdown
  • Publication number: 20180238150
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are a method of non-line-of-sight coating of a sand screen for use in wellbores during the production of hydrocarbon fluids from subterranean formations. Also disclosed is a system comprising a sand screen with one or more components that have uniformly coated internal and external surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Alexander Davis, Antonio Lazo, Reza Sarrafi-Nour, David Reuel Underdown
  • Publication number: 20180171750
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are materials, methods, and tools to make and break fluid loss control barriers within the perforations of a wellbore on-demand. Tools include heat emitting tools, magnetic tools, acoustic tools, gamma ray tools, and vacuum tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Michael James Fuller, David Reuel Underdown, Andreea Madalina Tatulescu, Rodney Joseph Wetzel, JR., Kenyon James Blake
  • Patent number: 9068431
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for assessing flow-induced electrostatic energy in an oil and/or gas well wherein electric current or electrostatic potential or both are measured to produce data correlating to at least one flow characteristic of a tubular segment in the well. In some embodiments, electric current and electrostatic potential are produced separately for a plurality of segments, and measured. The system further may adjust at least one flow characteristic of a segment of the well to increase hydrocarbon production from the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Phillipe Tosi, William David Norman, David Reuel Underdown, Krystian Maskos
  • Publication number: 20130284431
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for assessing flow-induced electrostatic energy in an oil and/or gas well wherein electric current or electrostatic potential or both are measured to produce data correlating to at least one flow characteristic of a tubular segment in the well. In some embodiments, electric current and electrostatic potential are produced separately for a plurality of segments, and measured. The system further may adjust at least one flow characteristic of a segment of the well to increase hydrocarbon production from the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Phillipe Tosi, William David Norman, David Reuel Underdown, Krystian Maskos
  • Publication number: 20120111580
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for insertion of a component into an oil or gas well. Typically, the well includes a cased hole section and may also include an uncased hole section. In some applications, the well deviates substantially from the vertical direction. The apparatus may include a tool member and an engagement mechanism mounted upon the tool member. The engagement mechanism is configured for selective frictional engagement to the cased hole section of the well. A piston is connected to the tool member and is configured for extension relative to the tool member. The component for insertion into the well may be a sand control screen, a perforating gun, or other device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser G. Martin, Thomas Gary Corbett, David Reuel Underdown