Patents by Inventor Dean Blanton
Dean Blanton 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: 10443347Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20180355696Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: KEVIN SCOTT KIPPOLA, TRACY DEAN BLANTON, TODD ULRICH CHRETIEN, WILLIAM JOHN DARNELL
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Patent number: 10107074Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: PACKERS PLUS ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170335659Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170321519Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170241236Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Patent number: 9664008Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20140299329Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: PETROQUIP ENERGY SERVICES, LLPInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Patent number: 8567509Abstract: A downhole tool and method for performing to provide a flow path from an inner bore thereof to a wellbore annulus, wherein the flow path is provided upon the application of pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell, Rodney Wayne Long
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Patent number: 8474542Abstract: Selective and non-selective lock mandrel assemblies include a lock mandrel affixing to a running tool. A collet on the tool holds an inner mandrel in a downhole position in the lock mandrel. For the non-selective assembly, a biased key on the lock mandrel extends into a nipple profile, and shoulders on the key and profile stop further run-in. Operators shear a first shear pin on the running tool by jarring down, and the collet moves and releases its hold on the inner mandrel. Freed, the inner mandrel biased by a spring moves to an uphole position, and a flange fits behind the extended key to lock it in the profile. For the selective assembly, the biased key is held retracted until activated using locator dogs on the running tool to engage a transition when running uphole. Once the lock mandrel is set, operators detach the running tool from it.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Tracy Dean Blanton, Steven Carl Guy
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Patent number: 8171998Abstract: One or more embodiments of a selectively openable and closable downhole tool. The wherein, the downhole tool can include an outer tubular member having an annulus port formed therethrough. The downhole tool can also include an inner tubular member. The inner tubular member can include an inner port. The inner port and annulus port can be selectively aligned to form a flow path therethrough by moving the inner tubular member relative to the outer tubular member. The downhole tool can also include a logic drum configured to selectively move the inner tubular member. The downhole tool can also include a piston assembly configured to move the logic drum.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: William John Darnell, Charles David Wintill, Rodney Wayne Long, Todd Ulrich Chretien, Sr., Tracy Dean Blanton, William Ryle Darnell
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Publication number: 20120012338Abstract: Selective and non-selective lock mandrel assemblies include a lock mandrel affixing to a running tool. A collet on the tool holds an inner mandrel in a downhole position in the lock mandrel. For the non-selective assembly, a biased key on the lock mandrel extends into a nipple profile, and shoulders on the key and profile stop further run-in. Operators shear a first shear pin on the running tool by jarring down, and the collet moves and releases its hold on the inner mandrel. Freed, the inner mandrel biased by a spring moves to an uphole position, and a flange fits behind the extended key to lock it in the profile. For the selective assembly, the biased key is held retracted until activated using locator dogs on the running tool to engage a transition when running uphole. Once the lock mandrel is set, operators detach the running tool from it.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Tracy Dean Blanton, Steven Carl Guy
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Patent number: 6475074Abstract: A sharpening attachment for sharpening cutting implements with a rotating bit of a tool. The sharpening attachment includes a guide, a mount and a clamp. The guide is adapted for attachment to a rotary tool. The mount is connected to the guide, such that the mount is laterally movable along the guide. The clamp clamps the cutting implement to the mount. Movement of the mount along the guide brings the cutting implement into contact with the rotating bit.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventor: Dean Blanton
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Publication number: 20020058467Abstract: A sharpening attachment for sharpening cutting implements with a rotating bit of a tool. The sharpening attachment includes a guide, a mount and a clamp. The guide is adapted for attachment to a rotary tool. The mount is connected to the guide, such that the mount is laterally movable along the guide. The clamp clamps the cutting implement to the mount. Movement of the mount along the guide brings the cutting implement into contact with the rotating bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventor: Dean Blanton