Patents by Inventor Eric Bivens

Eric Bivens 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: 20210246742
    Abstract: Provided is a method for connecting coiled tubing strings, and a coiled tubing working connector, in accordance with one aspect of the disclosure. The method for connecting coiled tubing strings, in one aspect, includes lowering a downhole end of a first coiled tubing string within a wellbore, an uphole end of the first coiled tubing string remaining outside of the wellbore. The method, in one aspect, further includes coupling the uphole end of the first coiled tubing string to a downhole end of a second coiled tubing string while the uphole end of the first coiled tubing string remaining outside of the wellbore to form a combined coiled tubing string, and lowering the combined coiled tubing string within the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Radovan Rolovic, Shubhangi Dalavi, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20210230964
    Abstract: A method includes deploying a downhole tool within a wellbore. While the downhole tool is within the wellbore, the method also includes slotting or perforating a casing of the wellbore at the target interval to expose formation surrounding the wellbore. Further, the method includes flushing the target interval to remove wellbore debris from the target interval. Furthermore, the method includes pacing a cement or sealant plug at the target interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210010337
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to oilfield equipment and, in particular, to downhole tools, and related systems and methods for characterizing flow in a wellbore. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for obtaining flow data for evaluation of production profiles of wellbores. A system may be provided that comprises a work string, an external support device secured to an exterior of the work string, and at least one data collection device coupled to the external support device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Neha Sahdev, Eric Bivens, Philippe Quero
  • Patent number: 10876377
    Abstract: A multilateral entry tool enables an operator to identify a target lateral wellbore, and efficiently guide a bottom hole assembly (BHA) into the target lateral for diagnostic, servicing or other wellbore operations. The multilateral entry tool provides independent control over both kick-over and orientation mechanisms such that the operator may either pivot the BHA without rotating, or rotate the BHA without pivoting. The BHA may be rotated in either direction, and the degree that the BHA can be pivoted may be fully adjustable. Sensors on the entry tool may penult the operator to verify a successful lateral entry, and the BHA may be straightened to reduce drag as the BHA is advanced into the lateral wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20200392802
    Abstract: A downhole treatment system, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments a treatment apparatus includes a first conduit configured to transport a first fluid from a first fluid source through a first enclosed channel to a first outlet. A second conduit is configured to transport a second fluid from a second fluid source through a second enclosed channel to a second outlet. The treatment apparatus further comprises a mixing applicator that includes the first outlet positioned to provide a discharge path for the first fluid that at least partially intersects a flow path of the second fluid within a confluence region within or external to the second conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20200003026
    Abstract: A multilateral entry tool enables an operator to identify a target lateral wellbore, and efficiently guide a bottom hole assembly (BHA) into the target lateral for diagnostic, servicing or other wellbore operations. The multilateral entry tool provides independent control over both kick-over and orientation mechanisms such that the operator may either pivot the BHA without rotating, or rotate the BHA without pivoting. The BHA may be rotated in either direction, and the degree that the BHA can be pivoted may be fully adjustable. Sensors on the entry tool may penult the operator to verify a successful lateral entry, and the BHA may be straightened to reduce drag as the BHA is advanced into the lateral wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens
  • Patent number: 10513917
    Abstract: A method of fracturing a formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method includes fracturing the formation by increasing an annulus pressure in the wellbore above a fracture initiation pressure. The method also includes decreasing the annulus pressure below a fracture closure pressure, and re-fracturing the formation by increasing the annulus pressure in the wellbore above the fracture initiation pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nebojsa Kostic, Eric Bivens, Loyd E. East, Jr., Ronald G. Dusterhoft
  • Patent number: 10113388
    Abstract: An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly including a housing defining an axial flowbore and including a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion; a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about the housing; a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about the mandrel, the sliding sleeve being movable from a first position, in which the sliding sleeve retains the isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation, to a second position, in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation; and an actuator assemblage configured to allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position. In an exemplary embodiment, the actuator assemblage includes a biasing chamber having a biasing member disposed therein, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a force to the sliding sleeve to move the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Takao Stewart, Robert Lee Pipkin, Eric Bivens, Fraser McNeil, Michael Bailey, Tim Holiman Hunter
  • Publication number: 20180298740
    Abstract: A method of fracturing a formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method includes fracturing the formation by increasing an annulus pressure in the wellbore above a fracture initiation pressure. The method also includes decreasing the annulus pressure below a fracture closure pressure, and re-fracturing the formation by increasing the annulus pressure in the wellbore above the fracture initiation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nebojsa Kostic, Eric Bivens, Loyd E. East, JR., Ronald G. Dusterhoft
  • Patent number: 9470063
    Abstract: A system comprising a control valve comprising a flapper either activated or inactivated, when activated the flapper may be closed or open and, when inactivated the flapper is open, a first sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, and a second sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, when the first and second sleeves are in the first position, the flapper is activated, when the first sleeve is in the second and the second sleeve is in the first position, the flapper is inactivated, when the first and second sleeves are in the second position, the flapper is activated, the application of pressure to the first sleeve via a first member transitions the first sleeve from the first to the second position, and the application of pressure to the second sleeve via a second member transitions the second sleeve from the first to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Takao Stewart, Eric Bivens, Timothy Holiman Hunter
  • Publication number: 20160010428
    Abstract: A system comprising a control valve comprising a flapper either activated or inactivated, when activated the flapper may be closed or open and, when inactivated the flapper is open, a first sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, and a second sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, when the first and second sleeves are in the first position, the flapper is activated, when the first sleeve is in the second and the second sleeve is in the first position, the flapper is inactivated, when the first and second sleeves are in the second position, the flapper is activated, the application of pressure to the first sleeve via a first member transitions the first sleeve from the first to the second position, and the application of pressure to the second sleeve via a second member transitions the second sleeve from the first to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Takao Stewart, Eric BIVENS, Timothy Holiman HUNTER
  • Publication number: 20150198007
    Abstract: An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly including a housing defining an axial flowbore and including a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion; a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about the housing; a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about the mandrel, the sliding sleeve being movable from a first position, in which the sliding sleeve retains the isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation, to a second position, in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation; and an actuator assemblage configured to allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position. In an exemplary embodiment, the actuator assemblage includes a biasing chamber having a biasing member disposed therein, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a force to the sliding sleeve to move the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Takao Stewart, Robert Lee Pipkin, Eric Bivens, Fraser McNeil, Michael Bailey, Tim Holiman Hunter
  • Patent number: 9016390
    Abstract: An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly comprising a housing generally defining an axial flowbore and comprising a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion, a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about a portion of the housing, a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about a portion of the mandrel of the cylindrical housing, the sliding sleeve being movable from, a first position in which the sliding sleeve retains the expandable isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation to a second position in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the expandable isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation, and an actuator assemblage configured to selectively allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Takao Tommy Stewart, Robert Lee Pipkin, Eric Bivens, Fraser McNeil, Michael Brent Bailey, Tim Holiman Hunter
  • Publication number: 20140202713
    Abstract: A system comprising a control valve comprising a flapper either activated or inactivated, when activated the flapper may be closed or open and, when inactivated the flapper is open, a first sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, and a second sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, when the first and second sleeves are in the first position, the flapper is activated, when the first sleeve is in the second and the second sleeve is in the first position, the flapper is inactivated, when the first and second sleeves are in the second position, the flapper is activated, the application of pressure to the first sleeve via a first member transitions the first sleeve from the first to the second position, and the application of pressure to the second sleeve via a second member transitions the second sleeve from the first to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Takao STEWART, Eric BIVENS, Timothy Holiman HUNTER
  • Patent number: 8511383
    Abstract: A bottom hole assembly is provided. The bottom hole assembly comprises an upper component, a lower component and a telescoping assembly disposed between the upper component and the lower component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommy Stewart, Michael Brent Bailey, Andrew John Eis, Robert Lee Pipkin, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20130092400
    Abstract: An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly comprising a housing generally defining an axial flowbore and comprising a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion, a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about a portion of the housing, a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about a portion of the mandrel of the cylindrical housing, the sliding sleeve being movable from, a first position in which the sliding sleeve retains the expandable isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation to a second position in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the expandable isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation, and an actuator assemblage configured to selectively allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Takao Tommy STEWART, Robert Lee PIPKIN, Eric BIVENS, Fraser MCNEIL, Michael Brent BAILEY, Tim Holiman HUNTER
  • Publication number: 20120097396
    Abstract: A bottom hole assembly is provided. The bottom hole assembly comprises an upper component, a lower component and a telescoping assembly disposed between the upper component and the lower component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Tommy STEWART, Michael Brent BAILEY, Andrew John EIS, Robert Lee PIPKIN, Eric BIVENS
  • Publication number: 20110168389
    Abstract: A tool assembly having a downhole shut-in valve, a packer, and one or more ports. The downhole shut-in valve may be configured to selectively permit flow from a conduit to a target zone of a wellbore. The packer may be configured to isolate the target zone of the wellbore. The ports may be between the conduit and the target zone. The downhole shut-in valve may be configured to close in about 5 seconds or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Raymund J. Meijs, Eric Bivens, Vincent P. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20050040130
    Abstract: An improved fluid container for facilitating the continuous and uninterrupted dispensing of fluid and related methods. Preferably, the fluid container includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the body has an aperture formed therein for permitting fluid to be poured into and out of the body. A vent member is disposed in the body. The vent member has a fluid passageway allowing an external gas to pass through the vent member and into the body as fluid is poured out of the body. The vent member is permanently secured to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: Eric Bivens