Patents by Inventor Fred Shakra

Fred Shakra 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).

  • Downhole communication devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 8179278
    Abstract: A downhole communication device comprises a first energy harvesting device; a downhole transceiver in communication with the first energy harvesting device; an accumulator in communication with the energy harvesting device; and a microcontroller. The microcontroller manages communication between the first energy harvesting device, transceiver, and accumulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Fred Shakra, Phil Louden, Spyro Kotsonis
  • DOWNHOLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20100133006
    Abstract: The invention provides downhole communication devices and methods of using downhole communication devices. One aspect of the invention provides a downhole communication device including: a first energy harvesting device; a downhole transceiver in communication with the first energy harvesting device; an accumulator in communication with the energy harvesting device; and a microcontroller. The microcontroller manages communication between the first energy harvesting device, transceiver, and accumulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fred Shakra, Phil Louden, Spyro Kotsonis