Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Simmonds

Dennis M. Simmonds 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).

  • Method of tracking fluids flowing along a flow path
    Patent number: 5072404
    Abstract: A method of tracking fluids flowing along a flow path is disclosed. A flow path is initially described corresponding to the flow path geometry which can be subdivided in real time to correspond to actual fluid volumes which are moved through the flow path. A recursive operation is used to account for moved volumes which exceed segment volumes during one tracking time period. An improved definition of a curved flow path segment is also disclosed. The disclosed method also pertains to maintaining a well pressure balanced by compensating for free fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Halliburton Company
    Inventors: James L. Schmitzer, Dennis M. Simmonds, Kevin B. Hicks