Patents by Inventor Fernando Baez

Fernando Baez 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: 9091139
    Abstract: A method for determining characteristics of a tubing deployed in a wellbore includes positioning a first sensor within the wellbore, wherein the first sensor generates a first feedback signal representing a downhole parameter measured by the first sensor, positioning a second sensor adjacent a surface of the formation in which the wellbore is formed, wherein the second sensor generates a second feedback signal representing a surface parameter measured by the second sensor, generating a simulated model representing a simulated surface weight indicator of the tubing, wherein the simulated model is derived from at least the first feedback signal, generating a data model representing a measured weight indicator of the tubing, wherein the data model is derived from the second feedback signal, comparing the data model to the simulated model, and adjusting a parameter of the simulated model to substantially match the simulated model to the data model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaowei Weng, Fernando Baez Manzanera, Douglas Pipchuk, Rex Burgos
  • Patent number: 8910714
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a fluid within a subterranean formation comprising forming a fluid comprising a fluid additive, introducing the fluid to a formation, observing a temperature, and controlling a rate of fluid introduction using the observed temperature, wherein the observed temperature is lower than if no observing and controlling occurred. A method and apparatus to deliver fluid to a subterranean formation comprising a pump configured to deliver fluid to a wellbore, a flow path configured to receive fluid from the pump, a bottom hole assembly comprising a fluid outlet and a temperature sensor and configured to receive fluid from the flow path, and a controller configured to accept information from the temperature sensor and to send a signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe M. J. Tardy, Douglas Pipchuk, Xiaowei Weng, Fernando Baez Manzanera
  • Publication number: 20120160496
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a fluid within a subterranean formation comprising forming a fluid comprising a fluid additive, introducing the fluid to a formation, observing a temperature, and controlling a rate of fluid introduction using the observed temperature, wherein the observed temperature is lower than if no observing and controlling occurred. A method and apparatus to deliver fluid to a subterranean formation comprising a pump configured to deliver fluid to a wellbore, a flow path configured to receive fluid from the pump, a bottom hole assembly comprising a fluid outlet and a temperature sensor and configured to receive fluid from the flow path, and a controller configured to accept information from the temperature sensor and to send a signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Philippe M.J. Tardy, Douglas Pipchuk, Xiaowei Weng, Fernando Baez Manzanera
  • Publication number: 20110144960
    Abstract: A method for determining characteristics of a tubing deployed in a wellbore includes positioning a first sensor within the wellbore, wherein the first sensor generates a first feedback signal representing a downhole parameter measured by the first sensor, positioning a second sensor adjacent a surface of the formation in which the wellbore is formed, wherein the second sensor generates a second feedback signal representing a surface parameter measured by the second sensor, generating a simulated model representing a simulated surface weight indicator of the tubing, wherein the simulated model is derived from at least the first feedback signal, generating a data model representing a measured weight indicator of the tubing, wherein the data model is derived from the second feedback signal, comparing the data model to the simulated model, and adjusting a parameter of the simulated model to substantially match the simulated model to the data model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Xiaowei Weng, Fernando Baez Manzanera, Douglas Pipchuk, Rex Burgos
  • Patent number: 6070712
    Abstract: A high efficiency mechanical transducer assembly including a primary drive assembly defined by at least one but preferably a plurality of synchronized conveyors being vertically oriented and structured to travel in a continuous path which is defined in part by a downward path segment and an upward path segment. A plurality of elongate arms are movably coupled at proximal ends thereof so as to move with each of said conveyors and relative thereto such that the arms automatically assume a collapsed position when travelling along the upward path segment and an outwardly extended position when travelling along the downward path segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Fernando Baez