Patents by Inventor James Filas

James Filas 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).

  • INTERPRETING WELL TEST MEASUREMENTS
    Publication number: 20070162235
    Abstract: Based on measurements that are obtained from a well test, a pressure in the well is modeled as a function of at least a skin effect factor that varies with time. The results of the modeling may be used to estimate at least one well parameter, such as a formation parameter and/or a well pressure, as examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lang Zhan, Fikri Kuchuk, James Filas, Dhandayuthapani Kannan
  • Technique and apparatus for use in well testing
    Publication number: 20070050145
    Abstract: A technique that is usable with a well includes communicating fluid from the well into a downhole chamber in connection with a well testing operation. The technique includes monitoring a downhole parameter that is responsive to the communication to determine when to close the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lang Zhan, James Filas, Dhandayuthapani Kannan