Patents by Inventor Don N. Simoneaux

Don N. Simoneaux 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).

  • Patent number: 9765597
    Abstract: A tubular flow control apparatus includes, a first screen surrounding a first tubular defining a first annular space therebetween, a second screen surrounding a second tubular defining a second annular space therebetween, and a third tubular positioned longitudinally between the first tubular and the second tubular having at least one passageway fluidically connecting the first annular space with the second annular space, the third tubular having at least one opening fluidically connecting the at least one passageway to a third space located radially outwardly of the third tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Don N. Simoneaux, Daniel J. Turick
  • Patent number: 9434026
    Abstract: A filtering assembly is laid flat on an outer shroud. An inner drainage layer is set over the filtering assembly while laid flat such that the inner drainage layer overlaps the filtering assembly. The inner drainage layer is sealed and secured to the outer shroud by diffusion bonding or welding while overlaying the filtering assembly. With the filtering assembly held firm between the inner drainage layer and the outer shroud a spiral winding procedure is commenced to roll the flat assembly into a cylindrical shape. The edges are sealed by welding or diffusion bonding. The spiral winding and seam closure can be done on a perforated base pipe or the base pipe can be inserted into the finished assembly at a later time and secured. Alternatively the filtering assembly and outer shroud, with or without the drainage layer can be wound over a perforated base pipe or a complete screen assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Jai K. Koli, Don N. Simoneaux
  • Publication number: 20160096240
    Abstract: A filtering assembly is laid flat on an outer shroud. An inner drainage layer is set over the filtering assembly while laid flat such that the inner drainage layer overlaps the filtering assembly. The inner drainage layer is sealed and secured to the outer shroud by diffusion bonding or welding while overlaying the filtering assembly. With the filtering assembly held firm between the inner drainage layer and the outer shroud a spiral winding procedure is commenced to roll the flat assembly into a cylindrical shape. The edges are sealed by welding or diffusion bonding. The spiral winding and seam closure can be done on a perforated base pipe or the base pipe can be inserted into the finished assembly at a later time and secured. Alternatively the filtering assembly and outer shroud, with or without the drainage layer can be wound over a perforated base pipe or a complete screen assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jai K. Koli, Don N. Simoneaux
  • Publication number: 20150300132
    Abstract: A tubular flow control apparatus includes, a first screen surrounding a first tubular defining a first annular space therebetween, a second screen surrounding a second tubular defining a second annular space therebetween, and a third tubular positioned longitudinally between the first tubular and the second tubular having at least one passageway fluidically connecting the first annular space with the second annular space, the third tubular having at least one opening fluidically connecting the at least one passageway to a third space located radially outwardly of the third tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Don N. Simoneaux, Daniel J. Turick
  • Patent number: 7854257
    Abstract: A particulate exculder tool includes a basepipe having one or more retention features; a screen jacket disposed radially outwardly of the basepipe; one or more end housings at the screen jacket; and a deformable element disposed between a portion of the one or more end housings and one or of the one or more retention features and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: John T. Broome, Don N. Simoneaux, Matthew P. Falgout
  • Publication number: 20080196879
    Abstract: A particulate exculder tool includes a basepipe having one or more retention features; a screen jacket disposed radially outwardly of the basepipe; one or more end housings at the screen jacket; and a deformable element disposed between a portion of the one or more end housings and one or of the one or more retention features and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: John T. Broome, Don N. Simoneaux, Matthew P. Falgout